Learning to navigate and "treat" the standard progressions found in the Great American Songbook.
by Antonio Ongarello is a foundational pillar in Italian jazz guitar pedagogy. Originally published in 1978/1979 by Edizioni Zanibon, it was the first in a series of influential instructional books designed to bridge the gap between basic guitar knowledge and the complex world of jazz improvisation and harmony. The Evolution of a Masterpiece
Today, these materials are widely recognized and distributed through major publishers like Hal Leonard and available for digital study on platforms like nkoda . Book Structure and Core Concepts Learning to navigate and "treat" the standard progressions
Reviewers and students often describe Ongarello’s approach as "rigorous, clear, and generous". It is frequently used both for self-study and as a primary text in Italian music conservatories. The book's success led to further publications, including: Scribdhttps://ru.scribd.com Chitarra Jazz-Tecnica Armonica (Ongarello) | PDF - Scribd
The manual is structured as a "Corso Propedeutico" (preparatory course) for improvisation, focusing heavily on how to treat harmonies specifically for the guitar. Part One: The Foundations The Evolution of a Masterpiece Today, these materials
Detailed exploration of major, minor, and dominant 7th chords, as well as augmented and diminished structures.
In the early 1970s, Antonio Ongarello found himself inspired by Italian jazz legend , who served as a mentor and "paternal" figure. During this era, there was a noticeable lack of systematic study materials for jazz guitar in Italy. Ongarello began compiling his personal study notes, which eventually evolved into the published method "Chitarra Jazz: Tecnica Armonica" . The book's success led to further publications, including:
Fundamental music theory tailored for the jazz context.
A key component for jazz guitarists, teaching how to replace standard chords with more complex, "jazzy" alternatives. Why It Remains Relevant