Spettri” is nothing more than a brief yet intense initiatory journey in six long stages: an ever-evolving emotional and artistic collection. A true metamorphosis designed to provoke a clear surge of awareness, evoking fears and consciously pushing toward a possible resolution of the emotional blockages of the human condition. Each track speaks to a specific state of the soul: feelings, fears, and spectres in all their delicate and subtle nuances. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered in six days using the first two takes of every session: it is, in every respect, a Live EP. This work was entirely produced by the Tuscany Region in collaboration with Toscana100band and ControRadio. “6711 Yucca St” The title is simply the composer’s first residence during his stay in Los Angeles, at 6711 Yucca Street in Hollywood. This track gathers many influences, ranging from rock to jazz to fusion. “Spettri” is a collection of thoughts, concepts, and ideas drawn from particular moments in each of our lives. The Spectre that sooner or later each of us is forced to face. “Oktophobie,” inspired by Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Oktophonie, represents the summation of human fears. “Psicomagia” is drawn from the thinking of Alejandro Jodorowsky, and this piece is the result of an improvisation inspired by a Jeff Beck live performance. “Golden Vanity” is nothing more than the “recognition of the sacred,” in the form of a dedication to the great Maestro Miceli, who passed away a few years ago. “L’Innamorato,” also an improvisation, expresses that particular condition that invites us to reflect and question our emotional life. The album was entirely produced by Frank Pilato with Regione Toscana, ControRadio & Toscana 100 Band. Composer – Editing – Mixing – Mastering by Frank Pilato. Frank Pilato: guitars Francesco Micieli: drums Luca Giachi: bass Lorenzo Furieri: keyboards Stefano Chianucci: vocals and lyrics on Golden Vanity.
Have you ever wanted to truly master outside playing—to move with confidence through tension, modern colors, and unexpected lines while staying fully in control of the harmony? This bundle brings together everything you need to make real, concrete progress. For just €99.99, you gain access to a complete path that blends method, technique, advanced theory, and immediate application: 1. GIANT STEPS Guitar Method – A structured approach to one of the most iconic and demanding tunes in jazz history. 2. Modal Chromatization, Technique and Improvisation Book – Learn how to use chromaticism musically, crafting sophisticated lines without losing clarity. 3. The 20 Melodic Patterns OUTSIDE – Essential melodic archetypes to expand your vocabulary beyond traditional boundaries. 4. The 20 Technical Studies on the II–V–I Progression – Turn the most important progression in jazz into a space for true creative freedom. 5. The Encyclopedia of Scales and Harmony – A complete map for exploring new sounds and deepening your harmonic awareness. 6. The Technique Book – Exercises designed to sharpen precision, speed, and control—crucial for sustaining an advanced language. 7. Spettri Tab Book (Charts and Melodies) – Ready-to-use material that lets you immediately apply the concepts to your daily practice. This isn’t just a collection of books—it’s a professional toolkit, built to give you mastery, direction, and expressive freedom.
The Scale Compendium: Theory, Harmony, and Application is a complete exploration of the melodic and harmonic foundations of music. From ancient modes to modern jazz language, it unveils the logic, beauty, and expressive power hidden within scales. Across its chapters, you’ll travel through the essential frameworks of Western and contemporary music: modes, pentatonics, bebop language, diminished and augmented symmetries, whole tone and chromatic universes. Each section blends theory, notation, harmonic insight, and practical application, making it a valuable companion for students, educators, and performers alike. More than a catalogue of patterns, The Scale Compendium reveals how scales breathe life into harmony and melody — connecting the analytical and the intuitive sides of musicianship. Use it as a reference, a practice guide, or a source of creative inspiration to expand your understanding of tonal and modal relationships.
This method presents 20 exercises designed to develop technical control and melodic fluency over the II–V–I progression, one of the pillars of modern harmony. Each study is written in standard notation and tablature (TAB) for direct and practical application on the instrument. Below every score, a detailed explanation clarifies the melodic, harmonic, and technical ideas, creating a seamless link between theory and performance. The material explores the II–V–I progression in depth, introducing non-diatonic modal substitutions on the V chord to expand harmonic color and expression. All exercises are meant to be transposed into all twelve keys, ensuring a complete and flexible command of the progression. The method suits jazz, rock, fusion, and modern players, offering both solid technical study and creative freedom. Each exercise functions as a short melodic etude, musical, practical, and designed to refine both technique and phrasing. Study Agenda 1. Start slowly: practice each exercise at a low tempo, paying attention to tone, timing, and articulation. 2. Read and analyze: follow the explanations under each score to understand how every melodic line relates to its harmonic background. 3. Gradually increase speed: once the notes and phrasing feel comfortable, bring the tempo up while maintaining control. 4. Transpose to all keys: play every study in all twelve keys to internalize shapes, fingerings, and harmonic functions. 2 5. Use the backing tracks on MuseScore: each of the 20 II–V–I exercises comes with its own built-in backing track on MuseScore. Practice directly with these play-along tracks, slow down the tempo, loop difficult sections, and work on your time and phrasing in real context. 6. Experiment with styles: interpret the same material using swing, straight, rock, or funk grooves to strengthen stylistic versatility. 7. Integrate the ideas: apply the melodic and harmonic concepts in solos, improvisations, and compositions to make them part of your natural vocabulary. This method is a comprehensive and practical journey through the II–V–I progression, guiding you from technical precision to musical expression and from study to performance. Frank Pilato
The 20 Melodic Patterns Outside About the Author Frank Pilato is a renowned jazz fusion guitarist, educator, and recording artist, celebrated for his innovative approach to improvisation and advanced melodic vocabulary. With decades of stage and teaching experience, he has performed internationally, led masterclasses, and released numerous recordings, standing out as a bridge between tradition and contemporary expression. About the Book The 20 Melodic Patterns Outside is a focused and practical guide for guitarists who want to master the art of stepping outside the key with control and intention, using systematic melodic strategies. 20 fully explained melodic patterns for effective outside playing Examples on how to apply the patterns over dominant chords, atonal settings, and chromatic progressions Practical tips on resolving outside lines back to the tonal center Exercises to develop fluency, timing, and phrasing in advanced improvisation Includes isolated guitar tracks and full-band versions with backing track Technical transcription provided, including detailed right-hand picking indications Whether you are an experienced improviser searching for new tonal colors or a student eager to break free from strictly diatonic lines, this book will equip you with the tools to move confidently between inside and outside playing.
THE COLTRANE EXPRESS NEXT STOP: GIANT STEPS A method by Frank Pilato “Not just a method, but a thrilling journey through one of the most iconic jazz tunes of all time.” Have you always dreamed of truly understanding Giant Steps? You’ve tried to study it countless times… but those chord changes still feel like a maze? “The Coltrane Express” is the method that finally unlocks the hidden logic behind John Coltrane’s masterpiece. Born from real students’ requests, this book offers a clear, practical, and musical approach to one of the most complex tunes in modern jazz history. You won’t find abstract theory here — just a step-by-step journey that guides you through the harmony, the patterns, and the sound of Giant Steps. Inside you’ll find: • 🎼 Complete harmonic analysis and triadic structures used by Coltrane. • 🎸 Practical exercises and digital patterns to develop fluency through the Coltrane Changes. • 🧠 A progressive approach — from simple triads to advanced phrasing concepts. • 🎧 Musical examples and two original solos, explained note by note. • 🔍 A method that combines theory, logic, and sound, written by a working musician who lives and teaches this language every day. With The Coltrane express, you’ll discover that Giant Steps isn’t a wall — it’s a door to a new way of thinking about harmony, the guitar, and modern jazz improvisation. 👉 Turn your fear of Giant Steps into your greatest musical breakthrough. Renowned jazz-fusion guitarist Frank Pilato will be by your side step by step, showing you how to tackle Giant Steps with technique, precision, and an irresistible melodic flow. INSIDE YOU’LL FIND: MuseScore files – to adjust the tempo and follow every note in tab and standard notation Printable PDFs – to study anywhere, anytime Complete backing tracks to practice as if you were on stage! Scales, arpeggios, patterns, phrases, modal substitutions, “outside” solutions, chord-melody, and much more, rhythmic figures and everything you need to truly master Giant Steps. Turn jazz’s greatest challenge into your greatest achievement; the entire manual is in ENGLISH.
I have always nurtured the desire to write a manual that would condense the key topics addressed in my seminars, with the aim not only of clarifying certain subjects but, above all, of sharing with students the wealth of knowledge I have gained over the years. This work is intended not only as a tool for further study but also as a vehicle for conveying a precise research orientation and a personal expressive language, the result of a coherent and conscious artistic and educational journey. It is not a manual designed to gain access to some form of excellence, but rather the outcome of my research and of a way of viewing certain topics from a personal perspective. I developed this system through my classical and jazz studies. In this manual, I analyze several aspects: scalar knowledge, intervals, sound, technique, improvisation, and many other concepts specific to jazz and contemporary music, including an original system I have called modal chromatization, an extraordinary tool for understanding how to move outside the tonal framework with intention and awareness.
The Complete Guitar Technique System was born on the front lines of my career, when I stepped in for guitar legend Allan Holdsworth in Andrea Marcelli’s Stories project alongside Jeff Berlin, Gary Willis, and Mitchell Forman. Faced with extreme technical and musical demands, I created a fully customized, progressive method unlike anything I had studied from icons like Frank Gambale or Pat Metheny — a system built for real-world performance at the highest level. This book delivers a structured path to total technical freedom, organized into three precision-engineered sections: Diatonic patterns for pure melodic contexts Chromatic patterns for advanced outside playing Hybrid patterns blending both worlds for limitless improvisation All the exercises are provided in Guitar Pro format, so you can listen to the examples, follow along, and even customize them to suit your own needs. You’ll also get a comprehensive PDF book where every picking pattern is explained in detail — from right-hand and left-hand techniques to hybrid picking — making this a complete, all-in-one method.
Immerse yourself in an exclusive musical journey with our special CD package: Stories + Specters + Y.O.U. This package includes three acclaimed albums that encompass a unique mix of genres and style. Perfect for music enthusiasts, this collection will give you a true sonic experience.