Writing the Rosetta Stones
For those of us who didn’t have the opportunity to study with Greene directly, he left behind four excellent instructional books: Chord Chemistry, Modern Chord Progressions: Jazz and Classical Voicings for Guitar, and Single Note Soloing, volumes 1 and 2 (Alfred Publishing Company).

His magnum opus, Chord Chemistry, shows how Greene could see the fretboard from a multitude of angles and includes lucid explanations of chord theory and chord substitution. Both thoughtful and exhaustive, this book is recommended reading for anyone looking to secure an advanced understanding of guitar theory.

Sharing His Passion
Greene set an example that will continue to provide inspiration for future generations of guitarists. He was a gifted teacher and player and he will be sorely missed. In the words of Darren: “I’ve never met anybody like him before or since. It’s sad, because you’d think, ‘Well I can always go to Ted if I need a little injection or something.’ Well, that’s just not going to happen anymore. There are so few people that I’ve met that are that passionate about something and they want to share that—and there’s certainly nobody like Ted.”

Ted’s Advice:
Greene’s wisdom lives on through the advice that he offered to his students.
- Being a great guitar player is a lifetime commitment.
- Don’t compare yourself to famous or more accomplished guitarists. Compare yourself to yourself.
- Shed your musical prejudices in order to appreciate all types of music.