Patterns for Improvisation by Oliver Nelson is one of the world's most popular patterns books---many jazz greats have fond memories of practicing from this book! It contains an exhaustive collection o
Now with a bonus second CD that contains individual ii/V7/I tracks for each major key (17 new practice tracks). The most important musical sequence in modern jazz! Contains all the needed scales and c
Standards and workouts for making the transition from playing scales and chords. An excellent resource for beginning improvisation. Features slower tempos, easier changes, and specific tips on approac
The blues have contained the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener.
Until now, the task of memorizing tunes has required a great amount of time and has been left to chance by the musician. With no rules, guidelines, or systematic methods of study, the task has left mu
First, the concept of modes is discussed in detail, as well as modal harmony and composition. Their use in conventional jazz tunes as well as modal ones is explored. Next, chord scales and their appli
Why should horn players have all of the fun? Now, the number one selling jazz improvisation book in the world has a whole new look! Introducing a new version of Jamey's world famous Volume 1: How to P
Hip up your playing with the signature sound of modern players. This book contains many exercises / etudes of varying levels, plus 12 solos written over standard chord changes which utilize augmented
A much heralded jazz practice method from leading educator / performer David Baker. David condenses a wealth of experience and knowledge into practice-specific ideas and exercises for all musicians. S
Phrase like a pro! By simply adding one chromatic note, you can convert the most commonly used scales into bebop scales. Bebop scales almost magically turn scales into jazz lines, adding melodic flow
From legendary studio and recording artist Barry Galbraith comes this logical, cohesive method that covers sliding, slurring, and positioning of the fingers on the fingerboard. Exercises rotate throug
Barry Galbraith's popular exercise book---embraced by students and teachers worldwide---features thirty-five pages of exercises that utilize melodic and harmonic minor modes over various chord progres
Contains 15 two-part inventions that demonstrate the rich, melodic genius of Bach in his most economical form. Also included are position markings, where applicable, to smooth out difficult passages.
Why do musicians choose jazz Improvisation as an outlet for creativity? Why are we creating this music and who are we creating it for? All you need is a little information. This book explores the "how
John Coltrane's landmark composition "Giant Steps" used a new harmonic formula. This book examines it in detail as well as "Countdown!" Also contains many practice exercises and solo examples, plus ho
Note-for-note piano transcriptions from the popular Volume 60: Freddie Hubbard play-along! Dan Haerle and Mark Levine are two of today's very best jazz pianists and this important book lets you explor
Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Ear Training is a no-nonsense approach consisting of two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instructions before each. It starts very simply, with intervals and
A practical and systematic method that teaches how to practice jazz piano voicings so that they become automatic and intuitive. The method progresses step-by-step from 2- to 7-voice chord structures w
Complete bass line transcription book from Volume 15: Payin' Dues featuring Ron Carter. While reading from the book, play along with the bassist on the recording (sold separately) until you feel you'v
This is your chance to get all of the bass lines from the popular play-along Volume 12: Duke Ellington! Here you will find Ron's bass lines to many of the most well-known standards ever written includ
