Al Di Meola - A Guide to Chords, Scales and Arpeggios
Worth buying if: You study guitar technique and want musician-tested chord/scale patterns.
Skip it if: You expect a full-length method with extensive theory essays.
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Summary
Al Di Meola — A Guide to Chords, Scales and Arpeggios offers 112 pages of exercises, diagrams and practical explanations from the jazz/fusion guitarist, emphasizing playable patterns and applied fingerings for guitarists.
Why this book now
Timeless technique from a prominent guitarist remains useful for players returning to fundamentals or expanding jazz, fusion, and modern chord vocabulary.
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- You study guitar technique and want musician-tested chord/scale patterns.
- You respect Al Di Meola's approach and want concise, practiceable material.
- When you like moral complexity, the author stays focused on texture and place.
- You expect a full-length method with extensive theory essays.
- You need tablature for other instruments or orchestral arrangements.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780793526772
Worth buying if: You study guitar technique and want musician-tested chord/scale patterns.
Skip it if: You expect a full-length method with extensive theory essays.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
112 compact pages of exercises and diagrams—ideal for short daily practice sessions or focused study blocks rather than leisurely reading.
What stands out here
This Hal Leonard edition highlights Al Di Meola's concise, player-oriented presentation of chords, scales and arpeggios for guitarists.
Best way to approach it
Work through small sections at the instrument: read a diagram, try the fingering, then integrate the pattern into a groove or soloing exercise.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780793526772
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