The Big Book of Jazz Guitar Improvisation
The Big Book of Jazz Guitar Improvisation

Author: Mark Dziuba

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780739031728

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Learn to channel improvisational impulses into great solos with this amazing book & CD by outstanding jazz performer and educator, Mark Dziuba. Topics are thoroughly explained and organized into three main categories: instruction in the harmonic and melodic structures of jazz, discussions of practical application, and conceptual issues. Complex subjects are taught with an engaging and friendly style, so things like melodic and rhythmic motifs, phrasing, development, guide tones, chromaticism and functional harmony are easy and enjoyable to learn. This is a must-have book for all jazz guitarists that will be used for years to come. 144 pages.

Introduction to Jazz Guitar Soloing
Introduction to Jazz Guitar Soloing

Author: Joe Elliott

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9780634009709

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(Musicians Institute Press). Perfect for seasoned rockers seeking new challenges and jazz newcomers looking for a good start, this book/CD pack covers scales, chords, licks, techniques and other vital jazz improv concepts step by step. The accompanying CD features 65 full-band demo and play-along tracks.

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.

Easy Jazz Guitar
Easy Jazz Guitar

Author: Mike Diliddo

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2015-04

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781562242787

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This book and 2 CD set, with simple comping over the standards on Jamey Aebersold's Volume 54: Maiden Voyage, is designed for the guitarist with little or no jazz experience. Chords and voicings are explained in a manner that even the most novice guitarists will understand, with standard notation and guitar frames for each voicing. Includes demo and play-along CDs. This is a perfect prerequisite for Maiden Voyage Guitar Comping, also by Mike DiLiddo.

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.

Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Beginning Jazz Guitar
Complete Jazz Guitar Method: Beginning Jazz Guitar

Author: Jody Fisher

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781457408281

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Anyone with a knowledge of basic chords and guitar scale fingerings can dig right in and start learning to play jazz right away. Spanning from the major scale and basic triad theory all the way up to extended chords and the modes, this book features a full-length etude or song to go with every new concept introduced. Beginning Jazz Guitar breaks the age-old tradition of dry, intimidating and confusing jazz books, and provides an actual step-by-step and enjoyable method for learning to play in this style. Clearly organized into easily mastered segments, each chapter is divided into separate lessons on harmony or improvisation. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB.

Big Book of Treats
Big Book of Treats

Author: Pooja Dhingra

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2014-03-21

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 9351186377

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The ultimate home baker’s cookbook, from Mumbai’s very own ‘macaron lady’ Meet Pooja Dhingra. Cupcake addict. Macaron lover. Baker. And founder and owner of Mumbai’s most famous French-style pâtisserie, Le15. Her passion for baking led Pooja to Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and on her return she opened Le15 Pâtisserie, which was soon a runaway success. Today, as a professional baker, Pooja heads one of India’s finest pâtisseries. As a home baker, she makes hearty, uncomplicated desserts with kitchen staples that can be found at any corner shop. The Big Book of Treats is Pooja’s gift to Indian home bakers. Written with a professional’s exacting eye and a home chef ’s ability to improvise, it teaches you how to make everything from cookies and cupcakes to brownies and birthday cakes. Accessible, engaging and undeniably scrumptious, these recipes will bring all sorts of baked goodies—even macarons—into your own kitchen.

Patterns for Improvisation
Patterns for Improvisation

Author: Oliver Nelson

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2016-02

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781562243043

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One of the world's most popular patterns books, many jazz greats have fond memories of practicing from this great resource! It features an exhaustive collection of improvisational jazz patterns in various meters and feels. Comments and suggestions are included by the author---a legendary composer, arranger, conductor, and instrumentalist. This is a very popular book because it helps spell out some of the basic building blocks of the jazz language. It is regarded by many jazz teachers as one of the essential texts for their students.