Chord-Scale Theory and Linear Harmony for Guitar
Chord-Scale Theory and Linear Harmony for Guitar

Author: Jonathan Pac Cantin

Publisher:

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 9780615431116

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Chord-Scale Theory and Linear Harmony for Guitar: Creative Tools for Improvisation and Composition in Contemporary Music is a guide to music theory as it relates to the guitar fretboard. It covers topics such as intervals, scales and modes, chords and voicings, progressions, and melodic devices and how they are commonly used in contemporary Western music. It thoroughly explains basic harmony as well as the complex harmonies used in jazz. It contains examples in standard notation, guitar TAB, fretboard diagrams, and charts. Great for intermediate and advanced guitarists looking to expand their horizons and musical creativity.

Creativity and Music Education
Creativity and Music Education

Author: Timothy Sullivan

Publisher: Canadian Music Educators' Association

Published: 2002-09-15

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0920630111

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Seventeen contributors make a compelling case for including creativity as part of the music classroom, from kindergarten to teacher training courses. Practical solutions and time tested practices are provided.

Music Theory Through Improvisation
Music Theory Through Improvisation

Author: Ed Sarath

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-04

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 113521526X

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Designed for Music Theory courses, Music Theory Through Improvisation presents a unique approach to basic theory and musicianship training that examines the study of traditional theory through the art of improvisation. The book follows the same general progression of diatonic to non-diatonic harmony in conventional approaches, but integrates improvisation, composition, keyboard harmony, analysis, and rhythm. Conventional approaches to basic musicianship have largely been oriented toward study of common practice harmony from the Euroclassical tradition, with a heavy emphasis in four-part chorale writing. The author’s entirely new pathway places the study of harmony within improvisation and composition in stylistically diverse format, with jazz and popular music serving as important stylistic sources. Supplemental materials include a play-along audio in the downloadable resources for improvisation and a companion website with resources for students and instructors.