Format : Sheet music + CD
SKU: AP.1-ADV20054
UPC: 805095200546. English.
Inside Improvisation Series, Vol. 1: Melodic Structures is a step-by-step method for learning to play over changes for all instruments. Melodic Structures is the first in a series of DVDs which describe a simple and pragmatic approach to improvisation. While focusing on the jazz idiom, the techniques discussed are applicable to many styles of music and all instruments, be it rock guitar, jazz saxophone, or the solos of the fusion keyboardist. The system presented in this volume offers a tangible pathway to inside the creative imagination by getting inside harmony---inside the changes. All music composed and performed by Jerry Bergonzi. Rhythm section background: Garry Dial, piano; Dave Santoro, bass; Alan Dawson, drums.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14259
UPC: 805095142594. French.
Many of the great modern players have pentatonics at their command and melodic disposal. Inside Improvisation Series, Vol. 2: Pentatonics provides a practical yet creative approach to assimilating pentatonics into your melodic musical reservoir. The author has taught this method over many years and it has proven to be very successful. This is a method book designed for all instruments. Chord changes are included for C Concert, B-flat, and E-flat instruments. The accompanying recording has been designed for use in conjunction with the text. There are 18 tunes for you to play along with, featuring Renato Chicco on piano, Dave Santoro on bass, and Adam Nussbaum on drums, plus eight demonstration tracks performed by the author on tenor saxophone. Le deuxième volume de la collection indispensable à tout improvisateur. Ce volume s'attache plus particulièrement aux gammes pentatoniques. French/German Edition.
SKU: BT.VOLMB261
ISBN 9788863882551. Italian.
È il secondo di una serie di testi che propongono un approccio semplice e pragmatico all'improvvisazione. Pur essendo l'attenzione focalizzata sul linguaggio jazzistico, le tecniche proposte sono applicabili a molti stili musicali e a tutti gli strumenti, dalla chitarra rock, al sassofono jazz, alle tastiere fusion. Il metodo prospettato in questo volume offre un percorso creativo per incorporare melodie pentatoniche nei tuoi assoli. Le successioni armoniche su cui esercitarsi sono scritte per strumenti in C, in B e in E. Il CD allegato è stato ideato per essere utilizzato in combinazione con il testo. Contiene 18 tracce play-along (basi musicali con successioni armoniche su cui esercitarsi o veri e propri brani), suonate da Renato Chicco al pianoforte, Dave Santoro al contrabbasso e Adam Nussbaum alla batteria, e 8 tracce dimostrative suonate dall'autore stesso al sassofono tenore.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14251
UPC: 805095142518. French.
This is the first in a series of books and audio/video recordings which describe a simple and pragmatic approach to improvisation. While focusing on the jazz idiom, the techniques discussed are applicable to many styles of music and all instruments, be it rock guitar, jazz saxophone, or the solos of the fusion keyboardist. The system presented in this volume offers a tangible pathway to inside the creative imagination by getting inside harmony, inside the changes. Chord changes are included for C concert, B-flat and E-flat instruments. In addition the book includes transposed examples for all instruments (C treble clef, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef). The accompanying recording has been designed for use in conjunction with each of the chapter assignments. There are nine tunes for you to play along with, each played at a slow and then medium tempo featuring Garry Dial on piano, Dave Santoro on bass, and Alan Dawson on drums, plus 12 demonstration tracks performed by the author on piano and/or tenor saxophone. La bible de tout improvisateur, ce volume est consacré plus particulièrement aux structures mélodiques. Le CD contient 9 morceaux en 2 versions (lente et à tempo) et 12 démos jouées par l'auteur. French/German Edition.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14266
ISBN 9783892211532. UPC: 805095142662. English.
Developing a Jazz Language, is the sixth volume of Jerry Bergonzi's series, Inside Improvisation. Learning a language requires listening on many levels to the meanings, the sounds, the intentions, and the inflections or nuances of the language. The first chapters of this volume on learning the language of jazz focus on the prerequisites of chord scales, approach notes to chord tones and target notes, scale motives and sequences, and lines.Part two qualifies improvisational techniques into three areas; melodic, harmonic and sonic (rhythmic devices are the focus of Vol. IV, Melodic Rhythms) and it is designed as a menu of soloing devices from which you can select your personal course of study. Over 100 specific devices are discussed and conceptualized so as to give the improviser more depth of expression and a greater well from which to draw ideas. Among the numerous topics presented are: guide tones, voice leading, chord substitutions, three tonic system for composition, tritonics, hexatonics, tonal expansions, whole tone playing, augmented symmetric scales, double diminished scales, limited range and large range playing, shapes, blues melodies, accents, comping as a soloing device, common tones, articulations, laying back on the...The book includes free downloadable audio tracks of twelve standard chord progressions, each played in two different tempos.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14220
ISBN 9783892210382. UPC: 805095142204. English.
This is the first in a series of books and audio/video recordings which describe a simple and pragmatic approach to improvisation. While focusing on the jazz idiom, the techniques discussed are applicable to many styles of music and all instruments, be it rock guitar, jazz saxophone, or the solos of the fusion keyboardist. The system presented in this volume offers a tangible pathway to inside the creative imagination by getting inside harmony, inside the changes. Chord changes are included for C Concert, B flat and E flat instruments. In addition the book includes transposed examples for all instruments (C treble clef, B flat, E flat and bass clef). The accompanying recording has been designed for use in conjunction with each of the chapter assignments. There are nine tunes for you to play along with, each played at a slow and then medium tempo featuring Garry Dial on piano, Dave Santoro on bass and Alan Dawson on drums, plus 12 demonstration tracks performed by the author on piano and/or tenor saxophone.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14260
ISBN 9783892210498. UPC: 805095142600. English.
A clear and practical step-by-step approach to chromaticism, line playing and voice leading. The audio download contains 23 play-along tracks (most of them played in two tempos), based on standard chord progressions, performed by a professional rhythm section, featuring Renato Chicco on piano, Dave Santoro on bass, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. In addition Jerry demonstrates various exercises and approaches on tenor saxophone. Chord changes are included for C concert, B flat and E flat instruments. Jerry Bergonzi is a highly respected jazz educator/musician who lives and teaches in the Boston area. Over many years his Inside Improvisation system has proven to be tremendously successful.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14261
UPC: 805095142617. English.
Time and rhythm are king! Number one! We are constantly aware of this fact when we are playing or listening to improvised music. All notes seem to sound good when they are played with good time. Even melodies that use wrong notes sound good when played with good time. What often packages a good time feel are the rhythms a particular artist chooses to use. This book hopefully lends some insight into practicing and playing creative rhythms in a melodic way. (Jerry Bergonzi)The audio download provides 10 standard chord progressions, each played in two different tempos by Bruce Barth on piano, Dave Santoro on bass, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. In addition Jerry demonstrates various approaches and exercises on tenor saxophone.
