New Concepts in Linear Improvisation

New Concepts in Linear Improvisation

Author: Ramon Ricker

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 90

ISBN-13: 9781576237571

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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.


Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony

Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony

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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.


Functional Jazz Guitar

Functional Jazz Guitar

Author: Ed Byrne

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-12-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0578020041

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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.


Linear Expressions

Linear Expressions

Author: Pat Martino

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 1989-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781423460893

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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.


The Jazz Theory Book

The Jazz Theory Book

Author: Mark Levine

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 725

ISBN-13: 1457101459

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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.


Forward Motion

Forward Motion

Author: Hal Galper

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1457101394

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The same notes can sound square or swinging, depending on how the music is phrased. This revolutionary book shows how many people misunderstand jazz phrasing and shows how to replace stiff phrasing with fluid lines that have the right jazz feeling. In this book, master pianist Hal Galper also shows how get that feeling of forward motion and also how to use melody guide tones correctly, how to line up the strong beat in a bar with the strongest chord notes, and much more!


Jerry Coker's Complete Method for Improvisation

Jerry Coker's Complete Method for Improvisation

Author: Jerry Coker

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780769218564

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This uniquely organized method devotes a thorough chapter to each of the prevailing tune-types of jazz---standard, bebop, modal, blues, contemporary, ballad and free form---listing and discussing their characteristics and illustrating approaches to understanding and performing each type of tune. Includes CD.


Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players, Complete Edition

Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players, Complete Edition

Author: Dan Haerle

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1993-12-17

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781457493874

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Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players is a straightforward, no-nonsense improvisation series. It deals with creating melodies, using the left hand, pianistic approaches to soloing, scale choices for improvisation and much more.