Jazz Harmony

Par BERKMAN DAVID. The definitive book on how to create beautiful jazz harmonies for any melody. Starting from the most basic harmonic situations and progressing to contemporary jazz harmony, this book is a serious study of the fundamentals of jazz harmony. It will help you to uncover the best choices for chords to accompany any melody, to better understand and create the \'right\' chord progressions to standard tunes, to re-harmonize songs freely in the manner of great jazz artists like Hank Jones, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Thad Jones, Joe Pass, Jim Hall and John Scofield. 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 basslines, pedals, slash chords, unavailable tensions and more. Includes 2 CDs of the author playing many of the written examples in the 206-page book. / Methods and Tutors / Théorie / Tout Instrument

This book is great for keyboardists who have learned the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. It introduces the modes of the major scale, chord extensions, making the changes, using chromatic and guide tones, chord substitution, 'rhythm changes,' the blues, altered dominant chords, and more. Continuing the format of Beginning Jazz Keyboard, new concepts are accompanied by etudes and songs for practice. Packed with harmony and improvisation ideas, Intermediate Jazz Keyboard is essential for any serious student of jazz keyboard. Companion MP3 audio demonstration tracks are included and can be streamed online or downloaded. / Clavier

Par JAFFE ANDY. Andy Jaffe?s Jazz Harmony, one of the most definitive texts on the subject, goes into its third edition in 2009. Over the years the book has proven equally useful for students of all backgrounds, whether self-taught, classically trained, or as a useful reference for working professionals. Also appropriate for use as a classroom text./ Recueil / Instruments Mélodiques

Learn the art of jazz vocal improvisation! This book will help you hear, understand and apply jazz theory so that you can solo as a complete musician?in the same way that instrumentalists do. Each lesson offers a core musical concept related to harmony, melody, and rhythm, integrating skills such as conducting and analysis. All concepts are reinforced with practical exercises. The accompanying audio tracks demonstrate techniques and let you practice improvising along with a piano accompaniment.
You will learn to:
Develop your sense of timing and swing
Understand jazz harmony, such as tensions and non-diatonic chords, as well as chord progressions such as II V and cycle V progressions, and use harmony as your basis for creating expressive solos
Navigate song forms, such as AABA, blues forms, turnarounds, and other common jazz structures
Improve your ear for jazz harmony through studying intervals and chord progressions, and by memorizing emblematic jazz melodic patterns
Create expressive vocal lines that work well over jazz chords and integrate well within the context of a jazz ensemble
?Mili Bermejo?s Vocal Jazz Improvisation is the most comprehensive vocal book I have ever seen on improvisation. Her years of research and her wisdom and artistry leave no stones unturned. I would recommend this book to instrumentalists as well, to develop their ears and breadth of expression.?
?Jerry Bergonzi, Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Author, Educator

?I have been a huge fan of Mili as an artist for many years now, and have admired her impeccable skills as a teacher for just as long. Seeing Mili perform in duo with Dan Greenspan is one of the great wonders of the world. They make voice and bass seem like an orchestra, harmonically rich and complete, and emotionally compelling. How lucky for us that Mili has written a book on improvisation from her own assured and gracious vantage point. Her approach is accessible, organic, personal, and best of all, inspiring! She takes the fear factor out and provides tools to make improvisation a truly creative and joyful experience.?
?Peter Eldridge, Jazz Singer, Pianist, Composer (New York Voices)

?Creating awareness is at the core of this beautiful material that was very much needed in the vocal jazz field. Here is a book with clever, effectively organized information for all vocalists to develop a practical framework that covers the foundation to find confidence, strength and ultimately freedom as a vocal improviser.
Mili?s music speaks to the heart, overflowing with humanity, joy, and compassion, and this book does the same. Mili traces a clear path, guiding us step by step along the way. She draws on her own experience, which I must say reflects all vocalists? experience, as we walk this fascinating journey of jazz singing.?
?Magos Herrera, GRAMMY-nominated Jazz Singer

?How lucky for all of us that Mili Bermejo put her decades of experience and skill as both performer and teacher into this book. What a gift! Thank you, Mili.?
?Tierney Sutton, Multi-GRAMMY Nominated Jazz Singer
/ Méthodes et pédagogie / Chant / / BERKLEE

The Jazz Guitar Chord Gig Bag Book with over 1000 jazz Guitar chord voicings in tab format contained within is an essential resource for jazz guitarists whether they're amateurs looking to improve on theirbasic knowledge or seasoned players looking for an invaluable reference guide. The handy and compact layout of this convenient Chord Book allows you to quickly and easily find the exactchord you are looking for. Included is a logical layout of the almost innumerable harmonic variations of each Guitar chord as well as the great reference system for substitutions and related chords. This makes the JazzGuitar Chord Gig Bag Book absolutely essential for any guitarist looking to expand their harmonic horizons.  It is not only a reference guide though the lengthy introduction exploreswhat jazz harmony is how chord variations and voicings contribute to it and how knowing them can enhance your playing. With sections for chords built from every root note divided into major minor suspended augmented dominant diminished and slash chords this book is as close as you can get to a comprehensive dictionary of jazz chords that sound rich interesting and beautiful. The infinite different ways of voicing each chord are condensedinto the most popular and musical so you'll be able to use The Jazz Guitar Chord Book to help you improvise with other musicians in an inventive way as well as keep those chops up tospeed.  The Jazz Guitar Chord Book is compatible with all jazz chord symbol notation so you'll be able to use it in conjunction with all fake/real books or simply to find anychord that you might need. Its compact size and durable design means it will slip perfectly into any gig bag and the spiral binding means flipping to any chord is simple and efficient. You'll be able to take this Gig Bag

Par ARMACOST TIM. The ultimate guide to playing saxophone, by NY jazz artist Tim Armacost ? for anyone from beginners to professionals. Rooted in practical skills and going far beyond theory, The Jazz Saxophone Book will improve your ability to construct beautiful, flowing solo lines. The book includes access to over 30 videos of the author demonstrating ideas in the book and hundreds of examples of solo phrases by the masters of jazz saxophone. For the beginning improviser, we cover: ? Creative ways to work on sound, time and building a jazz vocabulary ? Connecting your soloing with your internal singing voice ? Foundational jazz harmony - what you need to know! For intermediate players, the book offers: ? In-depth treatment of jazz harmony, with copious examples from the masters of the tradition ? Ideas for becoming a musical storyteller ? Skills needed to show up at a jam session and confi dently perform a tune For more advanced players, the book discusses: ? Using advanced harmony to build and release tension ? Taking jazz vocabulary, harmony and form into the realm of freedom ? How to practice efficiently to become a well-rounded, continually improving soloist / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Méthode / Saxophone

This book focuses on the key elements of Django Reinhardt's style of Gypsy jazz or 'jazz Manouche'. Author Stephane Wrembel gained his impressive knowledge of the style through years of experience jamming withFrench Gypsies and studying with masters of the style. Wrembel acquired his skills entirely by ear and has taught scores of musicians worldwide using the method that appears here in text and notation for the firsttime. Written in English German and French with all musical examples in standard notation and tablature Getting Into Gypsy Jazz Guitar shares the secrets of the style in a logical step by stepmanner exposing the reader to the authentic Manouche style as it continues to evolve in France and Holland. Intermediate to advanced in difficulty this method is designed for the guitarist who is already familiar withjazz harmony and note locations on the fretboard. Includes access to online audio.

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. This clear and well organised text is suitable for students of arranging and composition, and for classically trained musicians wishing to further grasp the simple logic of jazz harmony. Essential understandings: - Triad structures and inversions - How to select chords - chord symbols - Simple but effective voicing formulae - The circle of 4th progressions, - Extensions to the 9ths and dominant 13ths, and altered 5ths and 9ths. Included in the 107 pages are comprehensive explanations, examples, exercises and solutions. For school students, the course can be started in year 9 and worked through to year 13. 'This book certainly delivers. Mr. Griffin does a superb job giving clear and concise steps that students should take when approaching the task of harmonizing a melody. The book is laid out in a clean, easy-to-understand format. Mr. Griffin is obviously a gifted teacher, and has developed a book that would be a great resource for any music teacher or student interested in understanding and implementing more complex theory/harmony concepts.' - Natalie Wickham, Music Matters, USA. 'Particularly good for A Level pupils composing in a pop and jazz style. The material gradually increases in difficulty and there are a lot of useful exercises to be completed by students”- Music teacher, UK. 'Excellent resource which will save teachers hours of preparatory work. Useful for a general understanding of options when harmonising in composition. An essential part of KS5 harmony work which goes beyond the common chords and progressions. Very professionally set out.”- ZigZag Education, UK./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

This book is great for guitarists who have learned the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. Topics include the ii-V-I progression, creating solo lines, altered chord formulas, and comping in different jazz feels such as Latin, swing, ballad, and even funk. Continuing in the format of Beginning Jazz Guitar, every new concept is accompanied by etudes and songs for practice, and every chapter is clearly divided into lessons on harmony and improvisation. Packed with literally hundreds of chord voicings and improv ideas, this book is a must for any serious student of jazz guitar. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB, and the CD demonstrates the examples in the book. 96 pages. / Guitare

This book is great for guitarists who have learned the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. Topics include the ii-V-I progression, creating solo lines, altered chord formulas, and comping in different jazz feels such as Latin, swing, ballad, and even funk. Continuing in the format of Beginning Jazz Guitar, every new concept is accompanied by etudes and songs for practice, and every chapter is clearly divided into lessons on harmony and improvisation. Packed with literally hundreds of chord voicings and improv ideas, this book is a must for any serious student of jazz guitar. All music is shown in standard notation and TAB, and the CD demonstrates the examples in the book. 96 pages.

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #33 includes: All of You • Easy to Love(You'd Be So Easy to Love) • Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye • I Love You. (Note: CD includes tracks for two paks.)

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #24 includes: After You've Gone Basin StreetBlues Tenderly Witchcraft.