Jazz Guitar Technique / Breaking the Skill Barrier
An advanced book even beginners can profit from.

Jazz Guitar Technique
Andrew Green
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Microphonic Press
ISBN: 097005761X

Guitar guru Mick Goodrick:
"I really like Andrew Green's new book, Jazz Guitar Technique. The title is deceptively understated. This book is about much more than technique. The first half of the book deals with the technique part of it in a very intelligent way. The second half consists of excellent musical examples. The text is simple and concise. I believe this would be a great addition to any jazz guitarist's library."

ECM recording artist John Abercrombie:
"Andrew Green's book addresses points about Jazz improvisation on the guitar or any other instrument for that matter that are totally on the money and invaluable for all musicians."

This is the Table of Contents from the book with links to some examples.
INTRODUCTION 6
How to Use This Book 7
Suggestions for Practice 8
A Quick Discussion of Fingering 9
BASICS 10
I • Learning the Neck 10
II • Picking 12
CROSS-STRING STUDIES 14
Two-String Exercises 15
Three-String Exercises 21
Two and Three Bar Phrases 27
Three and Four-String Arpeggios 32
Phrases and Patterns Across Three and Four Strings 36
TRIADS 48
Major Triads Across Six Strings 50
Minor Triads Across Six Strings 52
COMPLEX RHYTHMS 54
ADVANCED STUDIES 62
PHRASING 74
Accenting Exercises 76
Phrasing Exercises 79
GRABBING CHORDS 82
LINES AND CHORDS 92
ETUDES 96
APPENDIX (90 Reasons Why You Need Good Technique) 108
CHECK IT OUT (A Selective Discography) 110