Arranging for Solo Guitar: Introductions and Endings | Intro Chord Progressions | Berklee Online

Download Your Free Guitar Handbook Now: https://berkonl.in/3Y1DOaH Enroll in a Guitar Course Now with Berklee Online: https://berkonl.in/2QUmwt4 In this video, Berklee Online guitar instructor John Baboian teaches you about writing and arranging song introductions. You’ll learn about the purpose of an introduction, and techniques used for creating strong and iconic introductions. He cites specific examples that range from Duke Ellington to Chuck Berry and explains how the original composers used these specific techniques to create a section that seamlessly flows into the song. About John Baboian: Guitarist, composer, and educator John Baboian has been on the faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1980. Although best known for his work in the jazz and swing idioms, John has performed in the classical, blues, rock, R&B, Latin, and world music genres, and he has been a featured performer on more than 20 recordings in a variety of musical styles, including performances with the Boston Big Band, the World Leaders, the Black Sea Salsa band, and more. His compositions and arrangements have been heard on television shows Walker, Texas Ranger, UPN’s Seven Days, ABC’s All My Children, HBO’s The Sopranos, and others. About Berklee Online: Berklee Online is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee's acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world, offering online courses, certificate programs, and degree programs. Contact an Academic Advisor today: 1-866-BERKLEE (US) 1-617-747-2146 (international callers) [email protected]   / berkleeonline     / berkleeonline     / berkleeonline   Guitar | Guitar Lessons | Techniques | Skills | Introductions | Song Intro | Chuck Berry | Duke Ellington | Arranging | Song Writing | John Baboian | Intermediate Guitar | Berklee Online | Berklee College of Music