![]() James Valentine, Grammy-Winning Guitarist (Maroon 5) It will open up an expansive new world of expression for you." Try taking a look at the unique ways that Jon and his imaginary friend Chester see chords. He never loses sight of the fact that it's not how many chords you know, but how well you use them. Jon's unique perspective reveals the rich language inherent in great chord progressions. "This fresh look at chords and their construction inspired new ideas for me right away. "Jon Damian blows my mind! In The Chord Factory, he goes deeper and deeper, daring to go where few, if any, have traveled, He looks around every corner, leaving no stone unturned, and continues to unlock the mystery, wonder, magic, and FUN in music. Jim Hall, Legendary Guitarist and NEA Jazz Masters Fellow Thanks Jon! I'm happy to work at The Chord Factory." Jon Damian has done all of us guitar players a huge favor: He's taken us by the hand to some brand new, exotic places musically. presenting everything in a clear, sometimes humorous way. "What an amazing book! Incredibly detailed and thorough. Many of his students have become guitar luminaries, such as Bill Frisell, Wayne Krantz, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Leni Stern, James Valentine, and Mark Whitfield. ![]() He is considered among the world's foremost thinkers about guitar theory and pedagogy, and is author of The Guitarist's Guide to Composing and Improvising (Berklee Press: 2000). His varied career has included performances with performers ranging from Howard McGhee to Bill Frisell, Linda Ronstadt to Johnny Cash, Luciano Pavarotti to Leonard Bernstein and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and many others. Build your own creative harmonic toolboxĪuthor Jon Damian is an active international performer, composer, arranger, lecturer, clinician, and author.This added chord vocabulary and understanding will strengthen all areas of your musical world as a performer and composer. The Chord Factory is for all levels and styles of chord explorers, from professional-level guitarists in need of harmonic stimulation and to fill in some "gray areas," to the early guitarist just embarking on that fascinating and fun aspect of exploring chords and harmony. The Chord Factory: Build Your Own Guitar Chord Dictionary Prices and availability subject to change without notice.Add more dynamics and expression to your playing and gain a greater feel for your instrument by learning Berklee's approach to the construction of chords and chord voicings. I plan to recommend this book to all our guitarists and also to non-guitarists, who can apply its principles to improvisation and arranging.” Allan Chase, Chair of Contemporary Improvisation at New England Conservatory ![]() The focus is always on sound, music, and creativity, and it's fun to read. Everything is explained clearly-from single-note 'harmony' to altered 13th chords and beyond. The book is systematic and thorough, yet at the same time it is creative and open-ended, giving the reader tools and concepts for a lifetime of exploration and learning.
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