In this volume of Hristo’s continuing series on Pat Metheny’s melodic language, we we get an in-depth exploration of three different ways to ornament add9 triads with Metheny style chromaticism.
You get a 42-minute video with detailed explanation from Hristo on how the phrases are constructed, a 23-page book with everything notated, a backing track and an additional 5-minute video with Hristo demonstrating the phrases.
Comparing this to the previous volumes, I would say that this is a good addition to what Hristo has created so far. The format is familiar with Hristo explaining his scale fingering concept first and then going through each phrase in detail.
Hristo assumes that you know nothing from previous volumes, so this helps if anyone chooses to begin with this volume immediately. However, I personally recommend beginning with at least the first volume of Chromatic Methenyisms (reviewed here).
Everything about this educational release is top notch, from the high quality video & beautiful book. Hristo definitely sets the benchmark on how instructional videos should be, both from the production side to the sheer amount of products he regularly releases.
In conclusion, I recommend this to anyone who has worked on any of the previous Methenyism book & video sets. It’s a real workout & will reward those patient enough to study each phrase to its logical conclusion.
Pros: Good exercises that help build your guitar technique & melodic language.
Cons: None.
TLDR: A good addition for a guitarist who has been working on Hristo’s previous Methenyism books. Get this if you’re looking for additional ways to augment (pun intended) your knowledge & skills after working on (at least) Chromatic Methenyisms 1.
How to Buy:
You can get the book & video here: https://gum.co/lhcwx
Thank you Hristo for the complimentary review copy.
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And here are the links to all of Hristo’s related products in this series:
Hristo’s main website: http://www.modernjazzguitarbooks.com/
VOLUME 1: CHROMATIC METHENYISMS
Get the Book (TAB and standard notation + HD Tutorial Video + Two backing tracks) here: https://gum.co/VXwiF
VOLUME 2: CHROMATIC METHENYISMS ii-V7-I Application (Chromatic Melodic Ornamentation in the Style of Pat Metheny)
Get the Book (TAB and standard notation + HD Tutorial Video + backing track) here: https://gum.co/KrzHB
VOLUME 3: CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Imaginary Triads)
Get the Book (TAB and standard notation + HD Tutorial Video + backing track) here: https://gum.co/cvTVd
VOLUME 4: CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Pentatonics Uncompromised)
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CHROMATUDE #1: (Solar) – Chromatic Methenyisms Technical Studies: melodic/chordal
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Lines You’ve Heard #1) – Short Melodic Phrase Example (FREE DOWNLOAD)
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Lines You’ve Heard #2) – Short Melodic Phrase Example (James by P. Metheny)
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Lines You’ve Heard #3) – Short Melodic Phrase Example – Minor Blues in “D”
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Arpeggios ala Matini)
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Arpeggios ala Matini) Volume 2
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS (Arpeggios ala Matini) 2516 Illustrations
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CHROMATIC METHENYISMS – Wild Triad Quilts (3 Ornamentation Techniques)
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DIATONIC METHENYISMS (Volume 1) – Diatonic Melodic Ornamentation in the Style of Pat Metheny – Video Masterclass
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DIATONIC METHENYISMS (Methenycise #1 – C minor blues)
Get the Study (TAB and standard notation + HD Video + backing tracks) here: https://gum.co/jmmtf
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