博客來Master Arpeggio Substitutions, Scale Sequences & Chromatic Techniques with One of Fusion’s Greatest Innovators
What makes Greg Howe’s solos sound so colourful, fluid, and harmonically advanced?
The secret lies in his groundbreaking use of superimposed arpeggios, inventive scale shapes, and rhythmic phrasing.
In Creative Arpeggio Phrasing for Guitar, the legendary guitarist pulls back the curtain on the concepts that have defined his iconic sound for decades. Whether you play rock, fusion, jazz, or modern progressive styles, this method will show you how to transform simple arpeggio shapes into endless melodic possibilities.
What You’ll Learn
Superimposed Arpeggios - Instantly add richness and sophistication to your solos by layering new colours over basic chords
Greg’s Scale Shapes - Unlock fretboard-friendly patterns that interlock seamlessly with arpeggios for fluent improvisation
Ascending & Descending Lines - Build your vocabulary by learning long, flowing phrases that disguise arpeggios inside melodic sequences
Chromatic Hacks - Add outside notes with ease to create tension, release, and modern fusion vocabulary
Rhythm & Phrasing - Move beyond predictable patterns with syncopation, cross-rhythms, and advanced phrasing techniques
Why This Book Will Change Your Playing
- Instead of dry theory, Greg teaches you the real hacks that make his solos stand out. You’ll learn how to:
- Sound more deliberate with your note choices - immediately
- Create melodies that feel harmonically advanced, without advanced theory
- Connect arpeggios, scales, and chromaticism into a powerful soloing system
- Build professional-level phrasing that will separate you from ＂box scale＂ players
Greg Howe is one of the most respected and revered fusion guitarists in the world. He has influenced generations of players with his unique blend of rock, jazz, funk, and fusion. This is your opportunity to download his years of experience, and learn from a master craftsman the concepts that have shaped his playing.
Includes Audio Download
Every example and solo study comes with free downloadable audio, so you can hear each idea in context and start applying it to your own improvisation right away.
Whether you’re looking to break free from pentatonic boxes, add sophisticated colour to your vocabulary, or learn directly from one of fusion’s true masters, Creative Arpeggio Phrasing for Guitar will unlock a new world of creative freedom on guitar.
