Intermediate and Advanced Guitar eBooks for Modern Guitarists
Explore a curated collection of eBooks written by expert jazz and contemporary guitarists. From modal interchange to counterpoint, solo guitar arranging to 20th-century harmony, these resources go far beyond basic theory. Whether you’re an intermediate guitarist hungry for new ideas or a seasoned player looking to deepen your harmonic knowledge, you’ll find something here to transform your playing.
NEW: 9 Counterpoint Etudes for Solo Guitar
“Gilbert, your counterpoint book is a breath of fresh air” – PJ
Master the art of counterpoint with Gilbert Isbin’s 9 Counterpoint Etudes for Solo Guitar—a 37-page PDF featuring sheet music, tab, and exclusive video links for each piece. With an insightful introduction by Gilbert himself, these etudes will sharpen your voice-leading skills, enhance melodic independence, and expand your harmonic vocabulary. Perfect for intermediate to advanced players looking to deepen their compositional and improvisational fluency.
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“Gilbert, your counterpoint book is a breath of fresh air” – PJ
The Modern Guitar Harmony 7 Day Guitar Practice Journal
Struggling to make real progress in your guitar playing? The 7-Day Guitar Practice Journal helps you stop spinning your wheels and start practicing with clarity and purpose. This 16-page digital journal is designed for modern guitarists who want structure, focus, and results—fast. Each day includes smart goal-setting prompts, time tracking, and our proven AME reflection framework to boost awareness, mindset, and execution. You’ll learn how to apply the 80/20 rule to your routine and get inspired by legendary players like Segovia and Steve Vai. Whether you’re practicing jazz, fingerstyle, or your own original tunes, this journal helps you get more from every session. Use it to create a focused, repeatable practice system you can return to any time. Only €2.49—less than a cup of coffee, and way more useful.
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The Modern Guitar Harmony 14 Day Guitar Practice Journal
Want to get more from your guitar practice in less time? The 14-Day Guitar Practice Journal helps you build momentum, stay consistent, and actually see your progress—no more guesswork or scattered routines. Designed for modern guitarists, this digital journal gives you structure, focus, and accountability across two highly productive weeks. Inside, you’ll find goal-setting prompts, daily tracking pages, expert tips, and a midpoint review to keep your practice evolving. It works with any style or level, and helps you identify what’s working (and what’s not). Whether you’re preparing for a gig, chasing a personal breakthrough, or just need a boost in your routine—this journal keeps you on track. Create a system that you can return to again and again. Just €3.49—same as a cup of coffee, but way more rewarding.
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Gilbert Isbin 15 Blues for Solo Guitar
Discover a fresh take on the blues with Gilbert Isbin’s 15 Blues for Solo Guitar. This collection offers 15 original compositions that blend traditional blues elements with modern harmonic and melodic ideas, providing a unique challenge for intermediate to advanced guitarists. Each piece is presented in standard notation and tablature, accompanied by MP3 recordings to guide your interpretation and enhance your listening skills. Isbin’s compositions are designed to expand your solo repertoire, improve your fingerstyle technique, and deepen your understanding of blues phrasing and structure. Whether you’re aiming to refine your solo performances or explore new harmonic territories, this eBook serves as both a study tool and a source of inspiration. The pieces encourage expressive playing and offer insights into integrating contemporary sounds into traditional forms. Elevate your playing and explore the rich textures that intervallic thinking can bring to your music.
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Gilbert Isbin Intervallic Guitar Compositions
“They are very enjoyable little pieces” – Sune Pors Andersen
Unlock new musical possibilities with Gilbert Isbin’s Intervallic Guitar Compositions. This 27-page eBook features six original pieces in standard notation and tablature, each serving as an excellent dyad study, interval exercise, and invaluable ear training resource. Each composition is accompanied by an MP3 file, allowing you to hear and internalize the unique intervallic relationships. Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, these pieces will enhance your understanding of harmony and expand your melodic vocabulary. Whether you’re looking to deepen your compositional skills or add fresh material to your repertoire, this collection offers a practical and inspiring approach. By focusing on specific intervals, you’ll develop a more nuanced sense of pitch and voice leading. Elevate your playing and explore the rich textures that intervallic thinking can bring to your music.
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Gilbert Isbin Two Part Species Counterpoint Compositions
Elevate your solo guitar repertoire with Gilbert Isbin’s 15 Blues for Solo Guitar, a collection that artfully blends traditional blues with modern harmonic and melodic elements. Each of the 15 original compositions is presented in both standard notation and tablature, accompanied by MP3 recordings to guide your interpretation and enhance your listening skills. Designed for intermediate to advanced players, these pieces offer a fresh perspective on blues, encouraging expressive playing and deepening your understanding of blues phrasing and structure. Isbin’s innovative approach provides a unique challenge, helping you explore new harmonic territories and expand your fingerstyle technique. Whether you’re aiming to refine your solo performances or seeking inspiration for your own compositions, this eBook serves as both a study tool and a source of creative ideas. The compositions are suitable for both classical and fingerstyle guitarists, making them a versatile addition to your practice routine. Experience the rich textures and emotional depth that intervallic thinking can bring to your music. Available now for just €3.49—less than the price of a cup of coffee. (Music notation only.)
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Gilbert Isbin 3 x eBook Bundle (3 Books for a Great Price!)
“Belgian guitarist Gilbert Isbin is one of the most interesting, dynamic and poetic composers writing for the guitar today.“ – Mel Bay
Discover the Gilbert Isbin 3 eBook Bundle, a carefully curated collection of innovative compositions, techniques, and insights from one of today’s most creative guitarists. Perfect for advanced players seeking to elevate their harmonic vocabulary, fingerstyle proficiency, and compositional skills, this bundle offers unparalleled value at an unbeatable price.
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John Stowell 17 Solo Guitar Tunes
“The master himself John Stowell!” – CM
John Stowell’s 17 Solo Guitar Tunes: The Collection offers an exclusive opportunity to study the unique harmonic language and expressive artistry of one of jazz guitar’s masters. Perfect for expanding your repertoire and deepening your understanding of solo guitar improvisation. Tunes include Always Sometimes, Blues in J, Nanti Glo, Pretty Boy Floyd, Propinquity, Rain Shifting and more!
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John Stowell eBook “The Collection”
“What a fantastic deal, ordered immediately!” – DC
The Collection by John Stowell is a 95 page compilation of 21 original jazz guitar compositions that showcase the artist’s signature harmonic sophistication and lyrical phrasing. Known for his intricate voicings, subtle voice leading, and fingerstyle technique, Stowell’s music blends jazz tradition with modern sensibilities. Each piece in the book is presented in standard notation and tablature, making it accessible to guitarists of varying skill levels. The collection emphasizes expressive playing, dynamic interpretation, and emotional depth. In addition to the compositions, the book includes bonus chapters exploring Stowell’s techniques, including fingerstyle, wide interval voicings, and advanced harmonic concepts. These lessons provide insight into his approach to improvisation, harmony, and tone. Overall, the book offers a rich learning and listening experience for those looking to deepen their understanding of modern jazz guitar.
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John Stowell eBook and 17 Solo Guitar Tune Bundle
“John is a first class guitarist. Certainly one of the most innovative yet tasteful.” – MBR
Discover the artistry of jazz guitar with The Collection eBook and 17 Solo Guitar Tunes bundle by John Stowell—one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. The Collection features 21 original compositions in standard notation and tab, complete with in-depth musical descriptions and bonus lessons on harmony, voice leading, and technique. Each piece reveals Stowell’s unique approach to modern jazz, blending lyrical phrasing with sophisticated harmony and fingerstyle nuance. The 17 Solo Guitar Tunes bundle offers a captivating set of audio recordings that showcase his solo guitar mastery in a raw and intimate setting. Together, these resources provide a complete learning and listening experience for serious students and fans of modern jazz guitar. Whether you’re studying the sheet music or absorbing his phrasing by ear, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Stowell constructs harmony and improvises with clarity and emotion. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players, this bundle will elevate your harmonic awareness, inspire new ideas, and bring you closer to the expressive potential of solo jazz guitar.
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Sebastian Inverni Trinity Tonal Polytonality Volume 1
#1 Selling eBook on Modern Guitar Harmony
Trinidad Tonal Vol. 1 – Sebastián Inverni introduces the foundations of polytonality, providing a step-by-step approach to understanding multiple tonal centers in improvisation. This essential guide helps musicians break free from traditional harmonic constraints, develop a more sophisticated improvisational language, and gain deeper insight into modern tonal relationships. Perfect for guitarists and improvisers looking to expand their harmonic toolkit.
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Sebastian Inverni Altered Sounds
This book covers essential harmonic concepts, from diminished structures to altered chords and augmented sonorities. Learn how to apply diminished and augmented sounds, explore altered tetrads, and master polycords for a unique modern jazz voice. Enhance your improvisation with practical examples and insightful analyses. 72 pages. Standard notation and tablature.
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Sebastian Inverni Quartal and Quintal Harmony for Guitarists
Sebastian’s Quartal and Quintal Harmony for Guitarists explores modern harmonic concepts by focusing on fourth and fifth-based structures. Through quartal arpeggios, mobile structures, and melodic fragments, guitarists can develop a more open and contemporary sound. The book covers practice sequences, positions, and increased 4th intervals (#11), while applying these ideas to jazz standards like Days of Wine and Roses, Little Girl Blue, and Stella by Starlight. By studying quartal structures in II-V-I progressions, sonorities, and chords, players can expand their harmonic vocabulary, enhance improvisational fluency, and break free from traditional tertian harmony.
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Sebastian Inverni Buy 2 Get 1 Free eBook Bundle
Unlock a powerful trio of modern harmony concepts with Sebastian Inverni’s Buy 2 Get 1 Free eBook Bundle. When you purchase his Polytonality for Guitarists and Mastering Diminished and Altered Sounds eBooks, you’ll receive Exploring Quartal and Quintal Harmony absolutely FREE. These three titles are packed with fresh, advanced ideas that will supercharge your improvisation, composition, and harmonic understanding. Each book comes with detailed explanations, examples in tab and standard notation, and instantly usable material for the modern guitarist. Whether you’re diving into polytonality, adding edge with altered lines, or expanding your voicings with fourths and fifths, this bundle delivers serious value. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players looking to break out of the usual patterns and develop a distinctive sound. That’s three deep-dive eBooks for the price of two—a great deal for serious guitarists. Available now only on Modern Guitar Harmony.
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