The material presented in this book covers a variety of musical and harmonic situations in which any soloist will be expected to improvise. Most of the theoretical explanations are accompanied by musical examples of their application. Each concept requires a substantial amount of practice to incorpo
Improvising Jazz
β Scribed by Coker, Jerry
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
With musical scores and helpful charts, noted jazz educator and featured jazz soloist, Jerry Coker, gives the beginning performer and the curious listener insights into the art of jazz improvisation.
Improvising Jazz gives the beginning performer and the curious listener alike insights into the art of jazz improvisation. Jerry Coker, teacher and noted jazz saxophonist, explains the major concepts of jazz, including blues, harmony, swing, and the characteristic chord progressions. An easy-to-follow self-teaching guide, Improvising Jazz contains practical exercises and musical examples. Its step-by-step presentation shows the aspiring jazz improviser how to employ fundamental musical and theoretical tools, such as melody, rhythm, and superimposed chords, to develop an individual melodic style.
β¦ Subjects
Arrangement (Music);Arrangement (Musique);Arrangement (musique);Improvisation (Music);Improvisation (Musique);Improvisation (musique);Jazz;Jazz--Γtude et enseignement;Jazz -- EΜtude et enseignement
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