Jazz Scale Workout

In the pursuit of improvisation (jazz or other styles) scales are the ?palettes? utilized for creating melodies. Often scales are only practiced ascending or descending step-wise. ?Jazz Scale Workout? by Ken Karsh contains eightmeasure through-composed continuous eighth note exercises (or ?workouts?) utilizing ?jazz style? melodies based around the Major Dorian (minor seventh) Mixolydian (Dominant) and Super-Locrian (Altered Dominant) scales?the mostcommon scales in the jazz idiom. Four basic guitar fingerings for each scale are provided for the foundation of these exercises. Since these scales are the basis for improvising over the frequently utilized ii-V-I progression thefinal ?workouts? found in this publication cover this area. There are two ?workouts? provided for each scale form?one with only the scale tones (labeled ?Diatonic?) and the other with ?outside? chromatic tones resolving to thediatonic scale tones (labeled ?Chromatic?). The ?workouts? can and should be tried with different fingerings and should be played in all keys for maximum benefit. ?Jazz Scale Workout? provides an enjoyable ?finger and mentalfitness program? for guitarists interested in expanding their scale awareness in the jazz idiom.

Providing a great workout for basic blues scales and riffs Bubbert demonstrates a relaxed swing style with this Mike Steinel original. With solid ensemble writing and a laid back feel this is a perfect chart for teaching swing.

Le nouveau livre 'Piano Jazz ' Volume 1 de l'auteur anglais - vente Tim Richards s'appuie sur les bases de 'Piano Blues ' . Il présente les principes de l'harmonie du jazz et de l'improvisation depuis le début avant et conduit le pianiste avancé dans les différents types d'accords typiques de jazz , en commençant par les triades majeures et mineures à septième et neuvièmes accords par tous les styles de jazz des années quarante années utilisées à ce jour . Si vous jouez dans un groupe , donner des leçons de piano ou tout simplement jouer à la maison - vous êtes avec ' Jazz Piano ' avez beaucoup de plaisir !Tim Richards combiné vingt-huit de ses propres morceaux avec des arrangements spéciaux tels que des normes de jazz bien connus comme 'Feuilles d'automne' , ' Fly Me To The Moon ', ' In A Sentimental Mood ', ' l'homme montagne ' , 'On Green Dolphin Street ', ' Song For mon Père ',' Straight No Chaser 'et' Take The A - train ' . Deux chansons transcrites par Thelonious Monk et Horace Silver fournissent une source inépuisable de techniques de jazz authentiques vous pouvez travailler à travers la reconstitution .Dans tous les chapitres , l'aide et des conseils importants sur l'improvisation sont donnés . Vous obtiendrez beaucoup de suggestions sur la façon dont vous pouvez construire individuellement sur le matériel d'étude présenté et trouver votre propre vocabulaire de jazz personnelle :- Rapports de cordes et des échelles- Modes- Broken Chords et échelles motif- Echelles pentatoniques et blues- Marche des lignes de basse- Rythmes latins et des lignes de basse- Improvisatoin horizontale et verticale- Composés II-V I- Substitution de Tritone- Voicings à deux mains- Des exercices techniques et doigté- Styles d'accompagnement- Formation de l'oreille- Propositions pour écouterLe CD contient des enregistrements de toutes les pièces , la plupart avec basse et batterie accompagnement . Ils peuvent être utilisés comme un Play-Along - un moyen important d'apprendre le jazz sans beaucoup de détours . / Piano

A technique building regimen built around jazz chords and scale shapes. The basic chord is shown followed by the appropriate arpeggio and scale. In addition an ?ear stretching? etude is presented for each chord and scaleshape.

11 essential jazz standards and 3 important “workout” tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation . . . actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it’s own specific tips and suggestions on how to approach soloing over it. Scales are written out for every chord change. A wide variety of related publications (see below) make this the perfect jazz improvisation method for High School and College music directors. Rhythm section is Jamey Aebersold, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; and Steve Davis, drums. Summertime - Bb Shuffle Blues - Impressions - Maiden Voyage - Watermelon Man - Doxy - Autumn Leaves - Song For My Father - Cantaloupe Island - Satin Doll - Blues In F - Footprints - III/V17/II/V7 progression … and more

Jazz Play-Along Vol.54 - 14 easy to play jazz tunes-Eleven essential jazz standards and 3 important 'workout' tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. This book is an excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it’s own specific tips and suggestions on how to approach soloing over it. Scales are written out for every chord change.

While it's one thing plugging in a Keyboard and playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star it's quite another discovering all the possibilities of harmony chords and counterpoint. The key to being a successful Keyboard pro is versatility. Basic Keyboard Workout offers you a pocket-sized guide packed to capacity with everything the modern working Keyboard-player needs to play and understand to get the best from their instrument.Beginning with the questions of posture and simple playing techniques this book then becomes a full theory guide that takes you into the worlds of harmony scales chords and rhythms. The tutorials include lessons on: Starting toread musicBasic rhythms and time valuesMajor and minor diatonic harmonyInversions and intervalsPlaying and recognising music by earTechnical skills such as voicings pedalling and developing your dexterityA further series of chapters dives deeper into advanced harmony with unusual and exotic chords and Jazz-influenced progressions all explained in clear and simple English. You will then find a full and detailed guide to your equipment including how to set up correctly using and abusing MIDI how to work with samplers and sequencers and much more besides.Soon you will be armed with the tools to become a formidable Keyboard player with the knowledge to succeed in any musical situation!

A Complete Workout-This book will give you a thorough technical workout while having fun at the same time! The accompanying audio tracks allow you to play along with a rhythm section as you practice your scales arpeggios and chords in all keys. Instead of avoiding technique exercises because they seem too tedious or difficult you'll look forward to playing them. You'll never be unsure about how to play each example because all the exercises have fingerings provided. Various voicings and rhythmic settings which are extremely useful in a variety of pop and jazz styles are also introduced. Mark Harrison is a professional keyboardist composer/arranger andmusic educator/author based in Los Angeles. His many music instruction books are used by thousands of musicians in over 20 countries. He runs a busy private teaching studio and performs with his own contemporary jazz band as well as the Steely Dan tribute band Doctor Wu.

Perfect for beginning to advanced players this book/download pack by world-renowned bassist and educator Jon Liebman provides a 52-week one-exercise-per-week workout program for developing improving and maintaining bass guitar technique.Liebman teaches: chromatics; scales and arpeggios; string-crossing and advanced patterns; slapping

Here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine tuned! 365 exercises – one for every day of the year. Musical styles include pop rock bluegrass Irish jazz funk and more. Techniques taught include scales ornaments rhythm/feel bowing arpeggios playing with others and stretching out. These exercises will improve facile technique intonation style vocabulary rhythmic acuity ensemble playing and more. The accompanying audio includes all 365 workout licks plus play-along grooves in every style at eight different metronome settings.

A complete intermediate warm-up routine and Fretboard Fitness Workout for Guitarists presented by Danny Gill. This warm-up and work-out DVD will guide you through 3 complete routines: the 10 minute 20 minute and 30 minute drills! PLay along with danny as he coaches you through scales string bending picking exercises sequences stretches and much more to give your hands a challenge. Once you've mastered the basic exercises this DVD can become a part of your daily practice routine whether you're playing rock blues jazz country or anything in-between!

Fretboard Fitness Workout-A complete warm up routine for guitarists with Danny Gill. This Fretboard Fitness DVD will guide you through 3 complete warmup routines: the 10 minute 20 minute and 30 minute drill! Play along with Danny in real time as hecoaches you through scales arpeggios bending sequences picking exercises stretches and more! Once you have mastered the exercises this DVD can become an important part of your daily practice routine whether you are playingrock blues jazz country or anything in between! Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Lead Guitar series. His songs have appeared on numerous TV shows including 'TheOsbournes' as well as motion picture soundtracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege.'