Music Theory Books

While nearly all great solos contain a delicate balance of contrast and continuity in the broader sense, (rhythm, range, harmonic interest & variation, dynamics, pacing, etc.) this concept illustrates...

In 'Beyond Time and Changes', acclaimed jazz trombonist, pianist, composer, arranger, teacher and author Hal Crook offers a methodology to guide the advancing improviser through the un-chartered music...

Uncommon Etudes from Common Scales will better equip students and challenge improvisers of all levels with etudes that travel through all keys using common chord types. Also, expand your melodic and c...

Revised Edition 2006 This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improv...

Revised Edition 2006 This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improv...

As taught at Berklee College of Music READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including: music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jaz...

As taught at Berklee College of Music READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including: music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jaz...

The jazz ballad provides our greatest opportunity for lyrical expression and represents the surest way to the musical heart. Traditionally, it has been the testing ground for a performer's worth, yet...

Line Playing - Voice-Leading - Chromaticism - Bebop Scales A clear and practical step-by-step approach to chromaticism, line playing and voice leading. The CD contains 23 play-along tracks (most of th...

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...

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...

This method book/CD set is about understanding, developing and incorporating the art of melody into Jazz Improvisation. Topics discussed in the book are demonstrated by the author on the CD. This CD,...

Let's Play Rhythm is one of the most versatile book/CD play-alongs available providing three CDs which offer a complete learning experience. You'll hear master musicians demonstrating the lessons in t...

Uncommon Bebop from Common Bebop Practices & Concepts demonstrates how to develop a colourful language for improvisation from common bebop practices and devices. Learn how to alter melodic lines beyon...

One of the most popular tunes of all time is Take Five. Musicians know that it's the 5/4 time that makes it swing. Since Dave Brubeck, more and more musicians have devoted themselves to playing in odd...

Phrasing is the way the elements of music (melody, harmony and rhythm) are interpreted by different cultures (or different musicians, including vocalists). In Phrasing In Brazilian Music, Antonio Adol...

This book offers 7 pieces in diverse Brazilian styles. Five CD tracks for each piece are provided: full version; without melody and solo; without the harmony; without bass; and without drums. Lead she...

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...

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 flo...

A concise description of David's approach to playing over the stated tonality using chromaticism, polychords, derived chords, and non-diatonic scales. Includes a CD of David playing examples over sele...

Explores the 'hows, whats, and whys' of practice, performance, technique, and musicianship. Sometimes, it only takes a 'nudge' to move your playing to the next level. 6'x9' paperback. Why do musicians...

Legendary jazz educator Jerry Coker's newest contribution to jazz enlightenment, 'Clear Solutions For Improvisers' identifies all of the most common problems Jerry has encountered in his many students...

Much has been written about the jazz 'language' or the jazz 'vocabulary.' Linguistic references are sensible and proper because, just as we speak in words and phrases derived from the alphabet, so do...

A Study Guide for Developing Soloists - Newly revised format features a 274 page Book, two audio play-a-long/demonstration CDs, and a third CD with 168 printable pdf pages of transcribed solos (from t...

Written by jazz legend David Baker, these solo-form etudes are swingin'! Better yet, they can be played with the popular Volume 5 (Time to Play Music) and 6 (Charlie Parker 'All Bird') Play-a-longs, s...