About The Guitar Decoder Ring by Asher Black and Barry Gilman:
Introducing “SIGIL: The Guitar Decoder Ring”—a revolutionary breakthrough in the realm of guitar musicology. Aimed at players from all walks, from the budding novice to the seasoned veteran, SIGIL transforms the traditionally complex study of guitar into a comprehensible and vivid language that fits neatly in your mind.
Envision the entire fretboard with newfound clarity. Obtain a compact, lucid understanding of modes, scales, and intervals without the need for cumbersome wall charts. SIGIL is the epitome of guitar study, meticulously re-engineered for every level.
Elevate the quality of your solos, overcome your musical stagnation, and decrypt the mysteries of your instrument to unlock the true potential of your performance. Your guides on this transformative journey are an accomplished musician, with a roster of albums to his name, and a spirited storyteller. Together, they illustrate the versatility of SIGIL through a collection of compelling, often hilarious, examples.
Guitar study has been in the grip of archaic paradigms and complex theories for far too long. But why should you be encumbered by this obsolete methodology when an innovative language is at your disposal? SIGIL is not just another compendium of old tools dressed in new clothes—it’s a revolutionary approach that streamlines guitar learning into an intuitive and enjoyable process.
“The Guitar Decoder Ring” eschews traditional learning aids such as chord charts, scale patterns, and mode charts. Instead, it presents a unique, transportable language for the guitar that is applicable universally, simplifying your musical journey like never before.
Equipped with a simple, portable 5-letter alphabet, this book shows you how to apply it across all areas of guitar study, tearing down the conventional wall charts and unlocking new paths for your creative prowess. “SIGIL: The Guitar Decoder Ring” is not just a tool—it’s a paradigm shift, providing instructors with an invaluable resource for teaching students at all levels, and empowering players to harness their creative energy like never before. Explore the new language of guitar—explore SIGIL.
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Author Bio:
Asher Black is an author, musician, and karateka living the life he always dreamed of. Status = “I love my life.” Asher lives, works, reads, and thinks on a tree-lined street in Brooklyn.
Asher is an art collector, film enthusiast, and avid theater-goer who flirts shamelessly with ballroom dance, boating, hiking, languages, and other diverse interests from cryptography to linguistics. He tells stories, works outside, smarts off when consulted, and hosts a bevy of hobbit-friendly smoking pipes.
His allies and friends are fiercely independent individuals who are extraordinarily clever and mutually loyal. Asher refers to them as ‘pirates’ rather than ‘suits’.