Bebop Licks for Piano: A Dictionary of Melodic Ideas for Improvisation [With CD (Audio)]

By Les Wise

Book Overview

Explore the iconic guitar work of Dinosaur Jr. and guitarist J Mascis with this collection of note-for-note transcriptions of twelve classic tracks. Created for electric guitar players and Dinosaur Jr. fans, this Guitar Recorded Versions edition presents the riffs, solos, and chord progressions that helped define the band's influential alternative rock sound. Each arrangement is shown in guitar tablature and standard notation, making it a practical and accurate way to learn and play these standout songs.The book captures key details from the original recordings, giving players a closer look at the phrasing, rhythms, and guitar parts behind songs like "Freak Scene" and "Feel the Pain." Whether used for learning, practice, or performance, this collection offers a reliable guide to studying the raw energy and melodic style that made Dinosaur Jr. a defining force in alternative rock. Guitarists can study Mascis's distinctive phrasing, layered distortion textures, and melodic lead lines that helped shape the band's signature sound and influence generations of alternative rock musicians.Song ListAlmost Ready * Feel the Pain * Forget the Swan * Freak Scene * Little Fury Things * Not You Again * Out There * Raisans * Sludgefeast * Start Choppin * Thumb * The WagonPerfect for guitarists seeking to expand their repertoire or revisit foundational alternative rock songs, this collection also makes a thoughtful gift for Dinosaur Jr. fans. Players can enjoy learning, playing, and exploring these classic tracks with confidence through accurate transcriptions that capture the spirit of the original recordings. The collection also offers a rewarding way to engage more deeply with Dinosaur Jr.'s music while strengthening timing, articulation, and stylistic awareness through recognizable songs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423469941
• ISBN13: 9781423469940
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.8" x 11.7"