Elements of the jazz language for the developing improvisor

Elements of the jazz language for the developing improvisor

Author: Jerry Coker

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781576238752

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A comprehensive book on jazz analysis and improvisation. Elements used in jazz improvisation are isolated for study: they are examined in recorded solos, suggestions are made for using each element in the jazz language, and specific exercises are provided for practicing the element.


Elements of the Jazz Language for the Developing Improvisor

Elements of the Jazz Language for the Developing Improvisor

Author: Mark Boling

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780757929489

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A computer support activity for Jerry Coker's exceptional book. The program is intended to provide an ideal environment for developing fluency with the jazz language. The package contains five 3.5" disks and requires a Macintosh Plus or greater with at least 2MB RAM and a synthesizer for MIDI playback. For Macintosh.


The Jazz Language: A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation

The Jazz Language: A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation

Author: Dan Haerle

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781457494086

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This text presents all of the materials commonly used by the jazz musician in a logical order dictated both by complexity and need. The book is not intended to be either an arranging or improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference providing the information musicians need to pursue any activity they wish.


Modern Concepts in Jazz Improvisation

Modern Concepts in Jazz Improvisation

Author: David Baker

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781457427015

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An excellent book designed to assist musicians with their performance of contemporary (post be-bop) jazz. It focuses on utilizing fourths, pentatonics, modes, bitonals and other contemporary materials when improvising. Numerous examples, suggested reading and recording examples are also included.


Improvising Jazz

Improvising Jazz

Author: Jerry Coker

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-06-15

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1451602707

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With musical scores and helpful charts, noted jazz educator and featured jazz soloist, Jerry Coker, gives the beginning performer and the curious listener insights into the art of jazz improvisation. Improvising Jazz gives the beginning performer and the curious listener alike insights into the art of jazz improvisation. Jerry Coker, teacher and noted jazz saxophonist, explains the major concepts of jazz, including blues, harmony, swing, and the characteristic chord progressions. An easy-to-follow self-teaching guide, Improvising Jazz contains practical exercises and musical examples. Its step-by-step presentation shows the aspiring jazz improviser how to employ fundamental musical and theoretical tools, such as melody, rhythm, and superimposed chords, to develop an individual melodic style.


Twelve-Tone Improvisation

Twelve-Tone Improvisation

Author: John O'Gallagher

Publisher: advance music

Published: 2021-04-21

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 3954811006

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A novel approach to jazz improvisation with 12 tones by the saxophonist John O ́Gallagher. The author is an active member of the New York avant-garde scene and a popular workshop lecturer. His new method combines jazz harmonies and twelve-note melodies into an exciting new tonal language. The edition is completed by numerous exercises for all instruments.


The Jazz Idiom

The Jazz Idiom

Author: Jerry Coker

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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Outlines the basics of jazz music and musicianship. Covers analysis of styles, training the ear, chord progressions, chord voicings, keyboard, improvising, and arranging.


Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony

Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony

Author:

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1996-05-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1476863121

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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.