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Guitar (Flatpick) - Intermediate SKU: MB.20791 Applying Diminished and Whole-Tone Concepts to Rock Guitar. Composed by Stephen Delach. Technique, Theory, Reference & Rhythm, Jazz, Contemporary, Pop, Perfect binding, Improvising/Licks, Technique, Theory and Reference, Rock, Adult Contemporary. Bill's Music Shelf. All styles. Book and online audio. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20791. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20791). ISBN 9780786670543. UPC: 796279094009. 8.5 X 11 inches.Written by rock guitar virtuoso Stephen Delach, here is a straightforward approach to adding diminished and whole-tone colors to your improvisations. Geared toward the rock guitarist who has a firm understanding of pentatonic and blues applications, this book provides an excellent introduction into the world of applying altered tones that will undoubtedly take your playing to a new harmonic level. Many etudes, patterns and licks are demonstrated showing how you can get these tones under your fingers and into your playing today. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title.

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