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Jazz Improvisation Methods
l The Goldman Method
(A Systematic Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Jason Goldman.
Jazz artist and educator Jason Goldman unlocks the mysteries of jazz improvisation with The Goldman
Method, a step-by-step resource for upper middle school students to collegiate undergraduates. The goal of
this method is to get students up and playing quickly. From the basics of learning the bebop scale all the way
to learning to use transcriptions as a practice resource, this method uses a systematic approach to learning the
theory and applications of jazz improvisation. Also included is a listing of must-have recordings and a basic
list of tunes to learn. It is recommended that students have a firm grasp of their chromatic and major scales
as well as a knowledge of basic chord spelling. Audio examples are given on the included CD that should be
used along with the book. For book only buyers, a free mp3 download is available at the publisher's website.
A serious approach to practicing the concepts presented in this book will provide students with a solid
foundation for improvisation creativity.
10427268 Flexible Instrumentation Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
10427269 Flexible Instrumentation Book Only with free mp3 download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
How to Play in a Rock or Jazz Band
(Beginning Fundamentals for the Rhythm Section and Soloists)—Jeffrey Vigness.
How to Play in a Rock or Jazz Band is designed to teach each member of the rhythm section, as well as
soloists, the basic fundamentals necessary to play with each other as a single musical unit. This not only
includes scales; chords; harmonic function (music theory); common song structures, forms, and styles;
as well as the role and function of each member of the band; but explanations as to how and why each of
these elements work, giving the student a thorough understanding of what they are doing. Coupled with the
accompanying play-along recordings, which are individualized for each instrument and are available for
download from the publisher's website, this collection is as close to playing in real situations as students can
get, short of rounding up the rest of the members of the band and playing this material live. Self-sufficiency
for the student is the goal. The successful completion of How to Play in a Rock or Jazz Band will give
the student the ability to comfortably play from a fake book with a live band, which will improve their
performance in any middle or high school jazz band program.
10373901 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
l Improvising and Soloing In the Pocket—Richie Cannata & Sean J. Kennedy.
Aspiring jazz students can stretch their improvisation and play along with a "first-call band." Improvising and
Soloing In the Pocket offers nine original pieces in a variety of styles, each clearly notated for melodies, chords
and scale forms. Each piece also has a theory worksheet for additional study. But it is the included DVD that
makes In the Pocket shine, professionally recorded in a state-of-the-art studio with top tier musicians; the
play-along tracks let students sit-in with the best. An included video round table discussion gives plenty of
background and playing tips for each piece, setting the stage for beginning improvisation or advanced players.
In the Pocket is available for any instrument and can be enjoyed by soloists or small ensembles.
10429684 C Instruments Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
10429686 Bb Instruments Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
10429688 Eb Instruments Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
10429689 Bass Clef Book/DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
Improvising Blues Saxophone (An Introduction to Blues Saxophone Styles,
Techniques and Improvisations)—Nick Beston.
This practical guide was designed for any intermediate or advanced player who wishes to enter the
sometimes daunting world of improvisation. Players will gain more enjoyment from their sax playing, as the
book demonstrates how to develop improvisational style and learn some of the more advanced techniques
made easier with a few handy tips, tricks and careful practice. Key techniques and styles explained include:
basic blues harmony; improvising with scales, chords, rhythms and riffs; sax effects such as glissando, slurps
and bends, falls, growling, mutes and harmonics; bebop blues; phrasing and minor blues. Demo solos and
backing tracks are included on the accompanying CD.
10162426 Saxophone Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
l The Jazz Harmony Book—David Berkman.
Beginning with the most basic harmonic situations and progressing to contemporary jazz harmony, this book
shows how to uncover and determine the best choices for chords to accompany any melody. Topics covered
include: basic functional harmony, diatonic substitutes, secondary dominants, passing chords, diminished
harmony, tritone substitutes, non-functional approaches to harmonizing melodies including quartal harmony,
color chords, harmonizing bass lines, pedals, slash chords, unavailable tensions and much more! The
included CDs contain the author playing many of the written examples in the book. A must for every serious
jazz player, composer and arranger!
10451850 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00
l Jazz Play-Along Volume 177-The II-V-I Progression—Larry Dunlap.
In this special instructional edition, the II-V-I progression is covered in detail, from chords and scales to
major and minor progressions to melodic and harmonic patterns and variations. There are plenty of play-
along tracks based on this ubiquitous progression, so students can immediately apply the concepts learned
in a musical context. This book and 2 CD package introduces the II-V-I progression, chords and scales,
outlining chords over II-V-I, playing scales over II-V-I, simple patterns for II-V-I, condensed progression
and other time signatures, improvisation, practice tunes, and more!
10462451 Flexible Instrumentation Book/2 CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Jazz Saxophone Etudes—Greg Fishman.
For both alto and tenor, this set includes a dozen outstanding etudes for the higher-intermediate or advanced
player written to sound like real jazz solos, not exercises. All solos are based on standard chord changes such
as blues, I Got Rhythm, Satin Doll and more. There are two included CDs, one for alto and one for tenor,
allowing both to read from the same book and have an accompanying demo/play-along CD in their key.
This is a fun and challenging etude book for all serious saxophonists!
10345243 Saxophone Book/2 CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
H Jazz Theory Book—Mark Levine.
Over 500 pages of text and over 750 musical examples. Written in the language of the working jazz
musician, this book is easy to read and user-friendly. At the same time, it is the most comprehensive study
of jazz harmony and theory ever published. The Jazz Theory Book takes the student from the most basic
techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through scale theory, the blues, I've Got
Rhythm changes, slash chords, the bebop and pentatonic scales, how to read a lead sheet and memorize
tunes and a study of reharmonization that is almost a book in itself. Satisfaction guaranteed or money will be
refunded. Mark Levine has worked with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and
many other jazz greats.
5455076 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
l John Coltrane Omnibook
(Transcribed Exactly from His Recorded Solos)—Various Composers.
More than 50 Coltrane classics, transcribed exactly from his recorded solos! Includes: All Blues; Blue Train
(Blue Trane); Body and Soul; Bye, Bye Blackbird; Countdown; Cousin Mary; Giant Steps; Impressions;
India; Lazy Bird; Lush Life; Mr. P.C.; Moment's Notice; My Favorite Things; Naima (Niema); Spiral;
Syeeda's Song Flute; Witches Pit and more!
10439491 C Instruments Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10389180 Bb Instruments Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10441889 Eb Instruments Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10439499 Bass Clef Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Saxophone—Lennie Niehaus.
These books and CDs team up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus with the great jazz saxophonist and educator
Greg Fishman for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate sax player. The 14 jazz solos in
each book were written to be played with Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to Jazz Improvisation, Volume
54: Maiden Voyage (J.W. Pepper number 5293923). Since they are written by Lennie, they swing and are
fun to play. The included CD includes a play-along/demonstration with jazz saxophone master Greg Fishman
playing the solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment to demonstrate proper jazz feel and interpretation.
Lennie writes...Greg plays. You listen, play and learn!
10321037 Alto Sax Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
10321038 Tenor Sax Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
l Minor is Major!—Dan Greenblatt.
Minor is Major! gives jazz improvisers hundreds of ways to negotiate their way through chord progressions
in minor keys, including scale choices, hidden chords within those scales, and melodic patterns based on the
intervals in the scales. Numerous transcriptions are included of great jazz improvisers such as Charlie Parker,
John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown, McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson and Chick Corea, and important
jazz composers such as Billy Strayhorn, Horace Silver, Dizzy Gillespie, and Wayne Shorter, showing how
they use harmonic and melodic minor scales. If you are a jazz player, this book is for you!
10451851 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.00
H Patterns for Jazz—Jerry Coker.
Patterns for Jazz stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent
explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the application of more
than 400 patterns built on chords and scales from simple (major) to complex (lydian augmented scales).
922153 Paperback Book Treble Clef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.99
2057180 Paperback Book Bass Clef. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l The Real Jazz Solos Book—Various Composers.
This amazing collection transcribes nearly 150 of the best-known jazz solos, regardless of instrument, exactly
as recorded by icons of the genre, including: Autumn Leaves (Chet Baker); Blue in Green (Toots Thielmans);
Blue Train (John Coltrane); Bright Size Life (Jaco Pastorius); Dolphin Dance (Herbie Hancock); Footprints
(Wayne Shorter); I Do It for Your Love (Bill Evans); I Mean You (Thelonious Monk); Isreal (Bill Evans);
K.C. Blues (Charlie Parker); Milestones (Miles Davis); New Orleans (Wynton Marsalis); Nuages (Django
Reinhardt); Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Oscar Peterson); Spring Ain't Here (Pat Metheny); Stella by
Starlight (Ray Brown); Waltz for Debby (Cannonball Adderley); West End Blues (Louis Armstrong) and
many more!
10451970 C Instruments Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
l Steps to Jazz Improvisation—Joseph Covill.
Steps to Jazz Improvisation helps provide students have a successful start with jazz improvisation. This step
by step guide helps the beginner learn how to play chord tones, build melodies and apply simple riffs. As
students learn the patterns, they develop their ears to hear the chord changes. Steps to Jazz Improvisation
works with individual study or in a classroom setting.
10395540 Flexible Instrumentation Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
