Lemoine Vaillot/larbier - Ma Première Guitare Jazz - Guitare
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Summary of This Method
Written by two educators and field musicians, Ma Première Guitare jazz offers a clear entry into a universe rich with a century of evolution: Dixieland, Be Bop, Cool, Hard Bop, Free, jazz rock... Despite the diversity, the book highlights essential common reference points for practice: the logic of chords, the pulse, and a specific way of approaching notes in improvisation. The goal is simple: to give the guitarist the right reflexes to understand the language of jazz while enjoying playing.
The method invites you to explore the major families of guitar styles that have shaped jazz guitar. From improvisations inspired by Django to more discreet big band-style accompaniments, from "walking bass" sensations à la Joe Pass to modal colors often associated with more contemporary approaches, each step enriches your musical culture and ear. Here, the difficulty of the pieces is deliberately reduced to prioritize the acquisition of fundamentals: rhythmic placement, chord progressions, tempo stability, and sound quality.
The organization follows a quasi-chronological and pedagogical progression, with a consistent logic in chord presentation: simple shapes appear at the beginning of the course, while denser voicings and more complex colors come later. However, you are not obliged to follow the chapter order: you can pick according to your desires, your level, or the style that attracts you, while maintaining a coherent thread to build your vocabulary.
The musical examples can be played on electric jazz guitar or acoustic guitar. Some chapters favor the pick for precision and attack, others encourage fingerstyle playing for nuance and independence. Ultimately, this method aims to give you the keys to the major styles of jazz guitar, so that the pleasure of playing naturally leads you toward a deeper exploration (swing, gypsy, bebop, modal, accompaniment, chorus) of the language that most appeals to you.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Artists | Thierry Vaillot, Patrick Larbier | Language | French |
| Instrumentation | Guitar (electric or acoustic) | Difficulty | Beginner to introductory |
| Genre | Jazz guitar method | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this jazz guitar method suitable for beginners?
The difficulty level ranges from beginner to introductory, with deliberately simplified pieces to work on rhythmic placement, chords, and tempo stability.
Can an acoustic guitar be used to learn with Ma Première Guitare Jazz?
The examples are designed for jazz electric guitar or acoustic guitar.
Which jazz styles are covered in this method?
The course covers Dixieland, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, free jazz, and jazz rock. References to Django-inspired playing, big band accompaniment, walking bass, and modal colors structure the exercises. The progression follows an almost chronological approach to guitar styles.
Does the method teach jazz chords and improvisation?
The book emphasizes chord logic, pulse, and note approach in improvisation. Simple chord forms are presented before denser voicings.
Pick or fingerstyle: which technique is required?
Depending on the chapters, the pick is preferred for attack and precision, while fingerstyle is offered for nuance and independence.
