--- product_id: 49707917 title: "The Advancing Guitarist Gtr" price: "Rp1294793" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/49707917-the-advancing-guitarist-gtr store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Creative improvisation focus Advanced fretboard mastery Essay-based deep learning The Advancing Guitarist Gtr **Price:** Rp1294793 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your guitar journeyβ€”where technique meets inspired creativity. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Advancing Guitarist Gtr - **How much does it cost?** Rp1294793 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/49707917-the-advancing-guitarist-gtr) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Timeless Reference:** A go-to resource that grows with your evolving musicianship. - β€’ **Think Beyond Chords:** Explore modes, scales, and contemporary harmony to elevate your sound. - β€’ **Improvise Like a Pro:** Develop your unique voice with guided improvisation techniques. - β€’ **Practice with Purpose:** Connect technical skills to musical expression for meaningful progress. - β€’ **Unlock Your Fretboard:** Master complex fingerboard mechanics for unparalleled control. ## Overview Mick Goodrick's The Advancing Guitarist is a seminal instructional book designed for experienced guitarists seeking a deeper, conceptual understanding of their instrument. Through essay-driven insights on harmony, technique, and improvisation, it challenges players to develop their own musical voice beyond conventional methods. Highly rated and respected, this book is a must-have for serious musicians aiming to transform their practice into purposeful artistry. ## Description Mick Goodrick's The Advancing Guitarist is a guitar reference and instruction book by veteran guitarist and educator Mick Goodrick, created for experienced and advancing players seeking a deeper understanding of the instrument and a more thoughtful approach to musicianship. Rather than following a conventional step-by-step method, Goodrick presents essays and applied concepts that encourage guitarists to explore technique, harmony, improvisation and their own developing musical style. The book examines basic fingerboard mechanics alongside modes, scales and chords, contemporary harmony, harmonica and overtone influences, being self-critical, improvising short pieces and adapting to different playing situations. Its essay-based approach makes it particularly relevant to advanced students, teachers and experienced guitarists who value ideas they can investigate and apply within their own practice. Goodrick's approach connects technical understanding with musical expression rather than treating technique as an end in itself. The emphasis on fretboard awareness, harmonic thinking and creative application can support more purposeful practice while giving players fresh perspectives on phrasing, improvisation and individual style. Teachers may also find the discussion-based material useful when developing lesson ideas or exploring musical concepts with more experienced students. Designed to remain useful beyond a single course of study, The Advancing Guitarist can be revisited as musical interests and playing situations change. It is well suited to focused independent learning, teaching reference, preparation for improvisational and performance settings, or as a considered gift for a serious guitarist interested in expanding both technical understanding and musical expression. Review: Refreshingly Different - no play by numbers here... - I can certainly understand why this book divides opinion, but after spending some time going through it I find it has made me think about the instrument in a more critical way. I am a mathematician by trade and really should hate this book due to the esoteric and fuzzy definitions used, however I have got a lot out of answering some of the questions for myself rather than having it spoon fed. If you approach it with the expectation that you will have to do some extra research (there are plenty of forums threads dealing with help on some of the more obscure matters) you will get a lot out of it and will develop your own voice. It does remind me a little of Pat Martino's approach in that the nature of the guitar as a distinct instrument is central to the teaching, so if you like Linear Expressions etc. then you will certainly like this. Be warned - its addictive and only open if you have a good hour or more to spend as its not a book I find i can dip in and out quickly. As its not called Beginning Guitarist, Mick Goodrick excuses himself from any introductory comments on theory, so can't be used easily if you know a few chords and pentatonics. Review: A great book for beginners to experts - As a beginner on the guitar, I found so much interest, and common sense in this book that it encouraged me to persevere. I am not much further (in my learning) than the first few pages, but the often controversial and stimulating text is well worth while. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 43,770 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 57 in Guitar & Fretted Instrument Songbooks 88 in Guitars 148 in String Instruments (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 461 Reviews | ## Images ![The Advancing Guitarist Gtr - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X6B4XyNwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Refreshingly Different - no play by numbers here... *by J***E on 13 March 2017* I can certainly understand why this book divides opinion, but after spending some time going through it I find it has made me think about the instrument in a more critical way. I am a mathematician by trade and really should hate this book due to the esoteric and fuzzy definitions used, however I have got a lot out of answering some of the questions for myself rather than having it spoon fed. If you approach it with the expectation that you will have to do some extra research (there are plenty of forums threads dealing with help on some of the more obscure matters) you will get a lot out of it and will develop your own voice. It does remind me a little of Pat Martino's approach in that the nature of the guitar as a distinct instrument is central to the teaching, so if you like Linear Expressions etc. then you will certainly like this. Be warned - its addictive and only open if you have a good hour or more to spend as its not a book I find i can dip in and out quickly. As its not called Beginning Guitarist, Mick Goodrick excuses himself from any introductory comments on theory, so can't be used easily if you know a few chords and pentatonics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book for beginners to experts *by P***N on 27 October 2013* As a beginner on the guitar, I found so much interest, and common sense in this book that it encouraged me to persevere. I am not much further (in my learning) than the first few pages, but the often controversial and stimulating text is well worth while. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is an excellent book. It is a book for the student ... *by D***E on 11 March 2018* This is an excellent book. It is a book for the student of the guitar, who already has a reasonable playing level and wants to reach the next stage. This book is used by students at music colleges etc. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Advancing Guitarist (Reference) - Modern Chord Progressions: Jazz & Classical Voicings for Guitar --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/49707917-the-advancing-guitarist-gtr](https://www.desertcart.id/products/49707917-the-advancing-guitarist-gtr) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*