Author: Ed Byrne Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0578020041 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Functional Jazz Guitar (Perfect Binding) Learn the skills needed for playing in a jazz group with this fun 255-page method. Practice specific cadence & blues comps; guide-tone & bass lines; rhythms, voicings and licks in major & minor, in all 12 keys - with 185 pages of inter-related sound files. Print and e-book formats available.
Author: Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 1476863121 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 130
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(Jazz Book). A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.
Author: Ed Byrne Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0578001683 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 110
Book Description
This text-only volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts and techniques of the Linear Jazz Improvisation Method. Using a wealth of examples from the jazz repertory, the book avoids theoretical terminology and focuses on the four essential elements present in every composition: melody, guide-tone lines, root progression, and rhythm. Understanding these "building blocks" of improvisation, you will be ready to put them into practice throughout your course of study.
Author: Pat Martino Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation ISBN: 9781423460893 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 0
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(Stylistic Method). Legendary guitarist Pat Martino shares his personal formula for chord conversions with you. This uniquely simple system allows you to think melody, not theory. Amply illustrated with some of Pat's favorite lines.
Author: Scott D. Reeves Publisher: ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 348
Book Description
Designed for professionals and students alike, the material contained in this comprehensive volume can be applied to any instrument as well as classes or ensembles of varied instrumentation. In "Creative Jazz Improvisation," readers will find: Detailed information on how to practice, how to improvise in a creative way, and how to teach jazz improvisation A complete explanation of all aspects of jazz theory and forms Practice materials designed to help the reader gain facility with the jazz vocabulary and develop his or her ear Keyboard, ear-training, and theory exercises Lists of important jazz compositions, indexed to the popular Aebersold play-along recordings Eighteen transcriptions of solos by master jazz artists-- analyzed, transposed, and edited for all instruments The third edition expands on previous editions by adding: A new chapter, "Whom to Listen To," which lists major innovators, important contributors, and women in jazz Considerable expansion of the chapter on "Rhythm" and the section on "Creative Jazz Improvisation" New transcriptions of solos by Max Roach, Miles Davis, and Bill Evans Inspirational quotations by jazz masters, designed to motivate the student and give insight into the workings of the creative mind Author/trombonist/composer Scott Reeves draws on over twenty-one years of experience teaching at institutions such as the City College of New York, the University of Southern Maine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Memphis State University, and Western Washington University to create a book that covers all aspects of jazzimprovisation without superfluous information. Students and teachers alike will appreciate its accessible, well-organized approach to a complex subject.
Author: Ramon Ricker Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing ISBN: 9781576237571 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 90
Book Description
This book with play-along CD proceeds in a systematic step-by-step format, explaining the theory behind scales and chords, and giving specific exercises to master them. Some representative keyboard transcriptions, and both alphabetical and chronological indices complete the book.
Author: Mark Levine Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc." ISBN: 1457101459 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 725
Book Description
The most highly-acclaimed jazz theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of comprehensive, but easy to understand text covering every aspect of how jazz is constructed---chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scale theory, chord/scale relationships, the blues, reharmonization, and much more. A required text in universities world-wide, translated into five languages, endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, etc.
Author: Steve Khan Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing ISBN: 9780757994470 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 92
Book Description
In this book, Steve takes a potentially very complex subject -- the creation of new, different, and creative melodies -- and shows how using two very simple and very guitaristic pentatonic scales, you can unleash an inexhaustible supply of new colors and ideas. A recording containing most of the music examples, plus numerous play-along tracks is included. This is a must-have for any serious guitarist!
Author: Corey Christiansen Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 1610657063 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 81
Book Description
This book will teach guitarists how to construct and play the scales and modes used in jazz improvisation. Through the study of these scales, students will expand their musical vocabulary for jazz improvisation. Scales are presented in standard notation, tab, linear diagrams showing the scales intervallic makeup, and fingering patterns. Recordings of the chord progressions and etudes are provided so the student can hear how these scales may be used in real life situations.
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