{"title":"Best Sellers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor decades, these books have shaped how modern musicians learn, practice, and play jazz.\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eFrom gold-standard fake books to the most influential method titles in jazz and Latin music, there’s a reason Sher Music Co. has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"standards-real-book","title":"Standards Real Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery improvising musician needs to know “The Great American Songbook” repertoire for all sorts of gigs, rehearsals and jam sessions. \u003cem\u003eThe Standards Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e contains the most authoritative versions of these timeless tunes that the world knows and loves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this monumental labor of love, we listened to and synthesized the most important recordings of each song to come up with a consensus of what the correct chord changes should be - based on the best jazz recordings of the song. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are the jazz versions of these standards, not the original sheet music changes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes the most well-known and loved songs from:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eGeorge Gershwin • Cole Porter • Rodgers \u0026amp; Hart Michel • Legrand Harold • Arlen Van Heusen \u0026amp; Cahn • Duke Ellington • Johnny Mandel • Antonio Carlos Jobim • Henry Mancini •Hoagy Carmichael • Alec Wilder • Johnny Mercer • Sigmund Romberg • Horace Silver • Vincent Youmans • Dietz \u0026amp; Schwartz • Harry Warren • Burt Bacharach • Michael McDonald • Leonard Bernstein • And Many More!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also a handful of pop-type classics and jazz originals to round out the selection. These songs will touch you and your audiences’ hearts for the rest of your musical career. Don’t miss out!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e550+ pages of need-to-know transcriptions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyrics and verses included for every tune, when they exist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in C, Bb and Eb versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 574 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Standards_Real_Book_Song_Index.pdf?v=1782243030\" title=\"The Standards Real Book - Complete Index of Songs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndex of Songs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Singers! All of you should line up and praise Chuck Sher! For doing these genius fake books for us — I mean, a world without them is inconceivable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Mark Murphy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandards Real Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is really incredible! So many great songs, many of which one never sees printed. And like always in the books published by Sher Music Co., they are represented accurately.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Maria Schneider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Again you have done a beautiful job. I think the new book is terrific. I especially like the alternate chords.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Dave Frishberg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Standards Real Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a remarkable collection of great songs of the 20th Century. The editors deserve congratulations on this massive and entertaining volume of songs.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— The Jazz Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44168361967807,"sku":"116","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ B♭","offer_id":44168362000575,"sku":"117","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ E♭","offer_id":44168362033343,"sku":"118","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Standards_Real_Book.jpg?v=1745479788"},{"product_id":"serious-jazz-practice-book-for-all-instruments-volume-1","title":"Serious Jazz Practice Book: For All Instruments (Volume 1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a Bulletproof Jazz Vocabulary from the Ground Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll musicians need to thoroughly learn their scales, chords, intervals and various melodic patterns in order to be complete musicians. The question has always been how to approach this universal task. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Serious Jazz Practice Book \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovides a clear, logical, and comprehensive system for mastering the core building blocks of jazz — on any instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply listing patterns, Finnerty organizes all the major scalar and harmonic materials of jazz into a step-by-step developmental program. Diatonic, pentatonic, chromatic, whole-tone, and diminished scales are dissected into hundreds of practical, musical patterns. Each pattern is designed not just to be memorized, but to be internalized and applied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same methodical approach is applied to chord types and intervals inherent within each scale. Many exercises incorporate chromatic embellishments, immediately giving the material authentic jazz character instead of abstract technical drills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe companion \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCD download\u003c\/a\u003e features Barry demonstrating how to transform these exercises into compelling improvised lines — helping bridge the gap between your practice room and the bandstand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe end result is more than a collection of exercises. It’s a \u003cem\u003estructured path\u003c\/em\u003e toward deep harmonic understanding, technical control, and a vastly expanded jazz vocabulary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 162 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Serious Jazz Practice Book Volume 1 - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_Volume_1_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781478434\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781838298\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuartal Arpeggios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781838298\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4-note combinations from the diminished scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/impressions-ex.mp3?v=1783020164\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/inner-urge-ex.mp3?v=1783020164\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Barry Finnerty's book is the best book of intervallic studies I've ever seen. Great exercises for any instrument.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mark Levine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is an exhaustive, yet compact guide to the fundamentals of scale vocabulary, written by an accomplished musician. The section on diminished scales is outstanding.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Liebman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The book I've been waiting for! This book will keep you busy for many years and is a compelling method with the overall goal of expanding your jazz vocabulary. It is a great book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a really terrific book, as it exemplifies the kind of practice jazz players need to do intuitively. The book has great usefulness and practicality by showing how to develop a personal approach to practicing, which keeps things interesting and fun.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Sheppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Finnerty started with classical piano at 5 and switched to guitar at 13. He played professional gigs in Hong Kong and San Francisco before attending Berklee School of Music and moving to NYC in 1973. \u003cstrong\u003eHe's collaborated with industry legends like Miles Davis and the Brecker Brothers, released six solo albums, and toured globally.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 1998, he relocated to Oakland and continued his career, releasing CDs and authoring acclaimed \"Serious Jazz Practice\" books published by Sher Music.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168166703295,"sku":"157","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168166736063,"sku":"e157","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_For_All_Instruments.jpg?v=1745479787"},{"product_id":"serious-jazz-practice-book-volume-2-the-harmonic-approach","title":"Serious Jazz Practice Book Volume 2: The Harmonic Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Serious Jazz Book II: The Harmonic Approach\u003c\/em\u003e, Barry Finnerty takes the next logical step beyond scale practice and dives directly into the heart of jazz improvisation: \u003cstrong\u003emelodic mastery of harmony itself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking up where \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book: For All Instruments (Volume 1)\" href=\"\/products\/serious-jazz-practice-book-for-all-instruments-volume-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Serious Jazz Practice Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e left off, this second volume focuses on understanding individual chords, how they function, how they connect, and how they unfold across real song forms. The goal is simple but profound: to help you move from playing patterns over changes to truly \u003cem\u003ecommanding\u003c\/em\u003e the harmony from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recording artist with Miles Davis, the Brecker Brothers, and the Crusaders, Finnerty draws from decades of high-level experience to present a systematic, musical approach to harmonic fluency that applies to all jazz soloists — not just guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey sections include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a “C” Can Be\u003c\/strong\u003e — An exploration of the many harmonic functions a single note can serve, and how to think melodically within shifting harmonic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastering the Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e — A deep dive into chord extensions, alterations, and common progression variations, building true melodic control over the full harmonic spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying on Tunes – The Harmonic Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e — Practical application of the book’s concepts within real song forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e — A wealth of melodic examples built from the chords and progressions studied throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than offering shortcuts or isolated licks, this volume develops a durable, flexible harmonic mindset — the kind that allows you to navigate standards, modern progressions, and complex forms with confidence and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 200 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781837836\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSection 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/1883217555-5.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eColtrane's Changes: Giant Steps and Countdown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_4.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDom13#9 chords (circle of 4ths)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“An extremely thorough book. The exercises are concise, challenging and very much worth the effort. Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“A unique approach. Original and provocative.”\u003cbr\u003e— Mark Levine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Barry's unique artistry was evident during the years he spent in my group. This book is a testimony to his prowess.”\u003cbr\u003e— Hubert Laws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“A profound effort to share and communicate the ideas Barry has been developing through his lifetime in music. Bravo!”\u003cbr\u003e— Joe Lovano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Finnerty began studying classical piano at age five before switching to guitar at thirteen. After professional work in Hong Kong and San Francisco, he attended Berklee School of Music and moved to New York City in 1973. He has collaborated with legendary artists including Miles Davis and the Brecker Brothers, released six solo albums, toured internationally, and authored the acclaimed “Serious Jazz” books published by Sher Music\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168164638911,"sku":"170","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168164671679,"sku":"e170","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_Volume_2_The_Harmonic_Approach.jpg?v=1745479786"},{"product_id":"real-easy-book-tunes-for-beginning-improvisors-volume-1-3-horn-edition","title":"Real Easy Book: Tunes For Beginning Improvisors (Volume 1, 3-Horn Edition)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Only Fake Book for Beginning Improvisers \u0026amp; Ensembles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first-ever fake book designed specifically for beginning jazz musicians, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Real Easy Book: Volume \u003c\/em\u003e1\u003cspan\u003e helps students and young combos sound good right away — while learning classic jazz repertoire and building their musical confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped and road-tested for years at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, this book includes simple but inspiring arrangements of great jazz tunes, along with detailed support for rhythm section players and horn lines written in three-part harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have saved band directors \u003cem\u003ecountless hours\u003c\/em\u003e by writing out everything your band needs to know to sound good:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sample piano voicings, guitar chord diagrams, sample bass lines and useful scales for improvisation are included with each tune. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn addition, \u003cem\u003eThe Real Easy Book – Vol.\u003c\/em\u003e1 is now written for three horns!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-horn arrangements of each tune \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate pages for each horn player \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts simple enough for beginning players, but which create fuller, much more interesting performances. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new parts are written in a limited range to be playable by a variety of instruments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach tune now includes harmony parts for the melody, background parts behind soloists, ensemble 'shout choruses,' etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe’ve included the easiest tunes from Horace Silver, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Red Garland, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Cedar Walton, Wes Montgomery and more! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped and road-tested for years at the Stanford Jazz Workshop's summer jazz camps. It works! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach song will sound good played in rock, funk or Latin styles, as well as swing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for individual students of all ages, as well as jazz combos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tune: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Book_Volume_1_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781825476\" title=\"Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Sample Tune\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCold Duck Time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Real_Easy_Book_Volume_1_-_Complete_Index_of_Tunes.pdf?v=1781459716\" title=\"The Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Complete Index of Songs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComplete Index of Songs\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Songs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Sample Songs\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/blues-by-five.mp3?v=1783019102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlues By Five\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Sample Song\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/song-for-my-father.mp3?v=1783019103\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSong For My Father\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Sample Song\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/one-for-daddy-o.mp3?v=1783019102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOne For Daddy-O\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Sample Song\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/big-bertha.mp3?v=1783019103\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBig Bertha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Sample Song\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/cold-duck-time.mp3?v=1783019102\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCold Duck Time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 172 pages of fun and inspiring arrangements by renowned pianist, arranger, and author Larry Dunlap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA separate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/real-easy-book-vol-1-drum-chart-supplement\" title=\"The Real Easy Book Volume 1 - Drum Chart Supplement\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrum Chart Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is now available with charts for each song and great instructional material for the drummer to learn all the different grooves used in jazz! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an additional extensive audio supplement, check out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffmiguel.com\/store\/p\/the-real-easy-book-audio-recordings\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.jeffmiguel.com\/store\/p\/the-real-easy-book-audio-recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Real Easy Book - Volume\u003c\/em\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is my all-time favorite entry-level fake book, and Volume 2 is just as impressive for the intermediate level improviser. I really like having a fake book with written-out scales for soloing, chord voicings, guitar diagrams and bass lines. The selection of tunes is awesome. Extraordinary care has been given to the accuracy of each tune. Both volumes should be required fake books for jazz improvisation instruction.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— The Jazz Educators Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Finally a book made for people who are beginning to play jazz. A compilation of great tunes, presented with succinct information for all instrumentalists. I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone who is — or works with — a beginning improviser. Bravo!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is exactly what I have been looking for for 35 years. This is great stuff - instant jazz combo! The results we have gotten from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Real Easy Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e already are fabulous and suddenly lots of kids are not afraid of jazz and improvisation anymore. Thank you!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John Herdan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44168099430591,"sku":"122","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ B♭","offer_id":44168099463359,"sku":"123","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ E♭","offer_id":44168099496127,"sku":"124","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44168099528895,"sku":"125","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Book_Volume_1_Tunes_For_Beginning_Improvisors.jpg?v=1745479779"},{"product_id":"practice-notebooks-of-michael-brecker","title":"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Private Practice Journals of a Modern Jazz Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his entire career, legendary saxophonist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kept extensive notes on the most interesting musical ideas that arose in his daily practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 entries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Brecker’s personal practice journals have been preserved and beautifully re-engraved, offering unprecedented access to the inner workings of this jazz master. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Brecker frequently advised to “Play in all keys,” this material is relevant to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eall treble clef instruments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not just saxophone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-hand accounts of how Michael actually worked on these ideas from his bandmates Joey Calderazzo, John Patitucci, Richie Beirach, Steve Khan, Dave Liebman, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appendix of his saxophone-specific ideas on fingerings, multiphonics, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 years of Michael Brecker's musical inspirations at your fingertips!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor intermediate as well as advanced musicians - you don't have to be a genius to learn from a genius!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant new Appendix added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/images\/pdficon_16x16.gif\" border=\"0\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Appendix_IV.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Appendix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAppendix IV - Michael Brecker's Practice Method (in his own words!)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 141 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 30\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781817176\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 59\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 68\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 125\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What an incredible contribution to Michael's legacy and to the improvising world at large. Your catalog is a gift and godsend for musicians.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a treasure to have access to these notebooks! Such an inspiration, on every level.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chris Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A genuine Master musician at work. It's inspiring to get an in-depth look at Michael's process. His life and artistry is a gift to us all.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Donny McCaslin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You can get right inside Mike's head if you spend time studying and internalizing these hundreds of musical ideas and theories. Have fun seeing where they lead you! You'll be very surprised with your advancement...” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“That such an artist would have documented so much of the meticulous work that fed his artistry is rare. For others to have access to such an archive is miraculous. For all of us to be able to witness the dedication and hard work it took to make Michael the great artist he was is inspiring. To say this is a treasure trove is beyond an understatement.” \u003cbr\u003e— Maria Schneider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168073969855,"sku":"247","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168074002623,"sku":"e247","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-practice-notebooks-of-michael-brecker-by-sher-music.jpg?v=1774646931"},{"product_id":"new-real-book-volume-2","title":"New Real Book: Volume 2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/new-real-book-volume-1\" title=\"The New Real Book: Volume 1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Real Book, Vol.1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this second world-class fakebook has the same mix of Choice Standards, Jazz Classics, and Pop\/Fusion Hits, with zero duplicate songs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New Real Book, Volume 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features some of the best compositions by John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker and Horace Silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSong highlights and sample pages are given below. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the price of going out to dinner these days, you can own a collection of some of the most beautiful jazz tunes ever written – something you will enjoy for a \u003cem\u003elifetime\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 496 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_New_Real_Book_Volume_2_-_Complete_Song_Index.pdf?v=1781815387\" title=\"The New Real Book Volume 2 - Song Index\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndex of Songs\u003c\/a\u003e. Available in C, Bb and Eb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_New_Real_Book_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_-_Once_in_a_While.pdf?v=1781815387\" title=\"The New Real Book Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Once in a While\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAZZ CLASSICS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Coltrane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Giant Steps, Impressions, Naima, Moment's Notice, Bass Blues, Equinox, Wise One, Tunji, Expression, Mr. P.C., Some Other Blues, Bessie's Blues \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorace Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Senor Blues, Song For My Father, Ecaroh, Nutville, Moonrays, Strollin', Peace, Nica's Dream, Horacescope, Filthy McNasty, Silver's Serenade, Quicksilver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Evans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Time Remembered, Turn Out The Stars, Peri's Scope, Detour Ahead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWayne Shorter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Beauty And The Beast, Night Dreamer, Mahjong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenny Golson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Killer Joe, Along Came Betty, Stablemates, Whisper Not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuke Ellington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Isfahan, Star Crossed Lovers, Mood Indigo, Sophisticated Lady \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Seven Steps To Heaven, Bye Bye Blackbird \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e...and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHOICE STANDARDS  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 65.6028%;\" height=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"198\" style=\"width: 47.3149%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"220\" style=\"width: 52.2356%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMemories Of You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAin't Misbehavin'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet's Fall In Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Boy Next Door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe's The Talk Of The Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExactly Like You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter You've Gone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneysuckle Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody And Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm Glad There Is You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay By Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManha De Carneval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFly Me To The Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce In A While\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIII Wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarlem Nocturne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLullaby Of The Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Hadn't Anyone Til You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Ship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat A Difference A Day Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBye Bye Blackbird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile We're Young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'll Be Around\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnforgettable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet Happy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Believe In You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet And Lovely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than You Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherokee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThem There Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlamingo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere Is No Greater Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's Only A Paper Moon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStardust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Masquerade Is Over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's All\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp 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On \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Dogs In The Wine Shop, Choices, Escher Sketch, Peep, Ode To The Doo Da Day \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Berg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - I Thought About You, Words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Patitucci\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Growing, Baha Bajo, Wind Sprint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave Sanborn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Lisa, It's You \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6f169502-7fff-b49a-42c8-3a0bff30eb92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e...and many more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ 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It's packed with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6a8f0e06-7fff-1a41-6a40-7575cf65192e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehundreds of crucial tunes in the jazz canon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and presented in 100% accurate, easy-to-read charts that have been trusted by pros and students for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e“Wonderful for beginners and just as great for professionals.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eRon Carter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike other fake books, \u003cem\u003eThe New Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e is everything a jazz player would want in a collection of songs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is filled with session tunes everyone already plays, but the charts are greatly improved from earlier books. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll living composers approved these charts; we used the composer's own lead sheets as source material for many of the charts, along with the recordings themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharts for the standards were transcribed based on the consensus of the best recorded jazz versions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by musicians, for musicians – we know what a good lead sheet should be! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary songs often include sample bass lines, comping patterns, drum grooves, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral bound to lay flat on your music stand, 438 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_New_Real_Book_Volume_1_-_Index_of_Songs.pdf?v=1781815075\" title=\"The New Real Book Volume 1 - Complete Index of Songs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIndex of Tunes\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow Available as a Digital Download Too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstant PDF format for easy use on iPad, Kindle, Mac, or PC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInteractive table of contents for fast tune lookup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIndividual charts can be printed with ease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_New_Real_Book_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_-_Up_Jumped_Spring.pdf?v=1781815074\" title=\"The New Real Book Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUp Jumped Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_New_Real_Book_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_-_Nature_Boy.pdf?v=1781815074\" title=\"The New Real Book Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNature Boy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Thanks for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New Real Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Terrific publication! Great collection of tunes and really nicely presented and printed. Continued success to you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chick Corea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Finally it's here! - the book we've all been waiting for. Great tunes, great manuscript and correct chords.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An extremely worthwhile volume to have, easy to work with, accurate and highly intelligent.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Down Beat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Shows tremendous respect for the music and the musicians.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Denny Zeitlin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“It will set a new standard of excellence and accuracy for years to come.” \u003cbr\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-06123fea-7fff-66de-7d53-b85312c40ef7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44167850459327,"sku":"103","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ B♭","offer_id":44167850492095,"sku":"104","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ E♭","offer_id":44167850524863,"sku":"105","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ C","offer_id":44167850557631,"sku":"e103","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ B♭","offer_id":44167850590399,"sku":"e104","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ E♭","offer_id":44167850623167,"sku":"e105","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-new-real-book-c-and-vocal-version-by-sher-music.jpg?v=1774646751"},{"product_id":"latin-real-book","title":"Latin Real Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Professional Latin Music Fake Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Latin Real Book\u003c\/em\u003e by Sher Music Co. is the only professional-level Latin fake book ever published. It's a monumental collection of tunes for serious musicians who want to play Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, salsa, and Latin jazz styles authentically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s musical world, fluency in Latin styles is essential. Whether you’re performing jazz, pop, fusion, or contemporary commercial music, the ability to navigate clave-based forms and Brazilian grooves is a major professional asset. 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Unfortunately, the printed versions of the Bb and Eb Latin Real Book are permanently out of print. To purchase a digital Bb version, visit: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Real Book Bb Edition Only\" href=\"https:\/\/www.halleonard.com\/product\/1739625\/the-latin-real-book-b-flat-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.halleonard.com\/product\/1739625\/the-latin-real-book-b-flat-edition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44166635880639,"sku":"153","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Real_Book.jpg?v=1745479767"},{"product_id":"the-jazz-theory-book","title":"The Jazz Theory Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Jazz Theory Book for All Musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in university programs world-wide and endorsed by jazz legends, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is simply the most authoritative book on the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in the language of the working musician, this book is easy to read and beginner-friendly. At the same time, it's the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 500 pages of text and more than 750 musical examples, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes you from the most basic techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I've Got Rhythm” Changes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlash Chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBebop and Pentatonic Scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to read lead sheets and memorize tunes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn in-depth study of reharmonization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to his enormous educational contributions, Mark Levine spent many years working with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and many other jazz greats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 522 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781906598\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781906598\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter One | Basic Theory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781906598\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter Eight | Playing “Outside”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mark Levine has done it again, but this time he has created the most comprehensive and complete theory book I've ever seen. It is really user-friendly and is written in a clear and comfortable style. It has excellent musical examples pertinent to the text and is also very inspiring and gives a lot of practical advice you don't find in most theory books. Again, a great job! Highly recommended.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There's a Mark Levine book called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I would suggest getting it and doing two pages a day just to study it and learn to read some basic piano, even if you can only pick out one note at a time. As you work through it you'll notice the way you hear and the way you sing will automatically start to change. It's like looking at the world and not knowing it's all blurry — you can make your way through, but then you get glasses and everything gets clearer and clearer. I think that's really important.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Esperanza Spalding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“The Jazz Theory Book should be in every musician's library regardless of the level of their ability.” \u003cbr\u003e— James Moody\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Mark has done it again and the music world is grateful. This book will help move the understanding of jazz theory and harmony into the 21st century.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166610256063,"sku":"131","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166610288831,"sku":"e131","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_by_Mark_Levine.jpg?v=1745479765"},{"product_id":"jazz-piano-masterclass-with-mark-levine-the-drop-2-book","title":"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"202\"\u003eThe Complete Guide to Drop 2 Voicings \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Drop 2 Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the first and only publication to explore the 4-note, block-chord approach to jazz piano playing — as used by piano masters like Kenny Barron, McCoy Tyner, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton and Bill Evans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, world-renowned educator and pianist Mark Levine provides a comprehensive, step-by-step, beginning to advanced Masterclass on this fascinating approach to voicing chords. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the book are complete chapters on: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basic Drop 2 approach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore advanced Drop 2 techniques \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoloing and 'comping' in Drop 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques for effectively practicing Drop 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" title=\"Sher Music Co. Audio Downloads Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCD download\u003c\/a\u003e is included of Mark demonstrating each exercise! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an invaluable window into the harmonic minds of some of jazz’s greatest piano players, from the best-selling author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-jazz-piano-book\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Piano Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-jazz-theory-book\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mark-levine-collection\" title=\"Books by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 68 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Piano_Masterclass_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781721221\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Piano_Masterclass_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781721222\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Piano_Masterclass_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781721221\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnclosures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-32.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #32\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-39.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #39\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-55.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack # 55\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-63.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack # 63\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mark Levine is a wellspring of knowledge on modern jazz piano playing. His books are invaluable tools in aiding the aspiring pianist. Furthermore, his brilliant playing is proof that he knows what he's talking about.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mulgrew Miller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a must for any musician wanting to understand more fully the inner workings of jazz.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Broadbent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"202\"\u003e“This is the meat and potatoes of jazz piano playing. These voicings will make you sound like a real jazz piano player in no time.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166365053119,"sku":"161","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital","offer_id":44166365085887,"sku":"e161","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-piano-masterclass-the-drop-2-book-by-mark-levine.jpg?v=1774643473"},{"product_id":"the-jazz-piano-book","title":"The Jazz Piano Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has been the best-selling jazz piano method book for decades because it is complete, superbly organized, and will lead you to develop your musical abilities to the fullest. It is written in the language of working musicians, and does not read like a dry academic textbook, even though it is used in universities world-wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Levine was a unique force in jazz, someone who was a master musician and also gifted in his ability to explain the steps to get to that level of excellence. Becoming a skilled jazz pianist is a lifetime’s work, but following the clear instructions laid out in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Piano Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will ensure that you are on the right path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains complete discussions of intervals and triads, the major modes and II-V-I progressions, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, adding notes to 3-note voicings, tritone substitution, left-hand voicings, altering notes in left-hand stride and Bud Powell voicings, block chords, comping ...and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGlowing endorsements from dozens of the world’s finest jazz pianists and educators have solidified The Jazz Piano Book as a must-read for every serious piano student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 300 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Piano_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781906424\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Piano_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781906424\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntervals and Triads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Piano_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781906424\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTritone Substitution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is one of the finest new jazz instruction books on the market. Written by an experienced, professional jazz player, the book is practical and unpretentious, with lots of valuable information for the beginning, intermediate or advanced improviser. The informality of his style cannot hide Mark's seriousness, attention to detail and true love of jazz piano.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I really like this book because it covers all the bases. An invaluable resource for any keyboard player.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“For anyone who is interested in acquiring the basics of contemporary jazz piano playing, this book is a must!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hal Galper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A brilliant, comprehensive, exciting and highly readable book. It unlocks door after door of contemporary piano jazz sounds.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Down Beat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a great book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eddie Palmieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166363087039,"sku":"130","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166363119807,"sku":"e130","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-piano-book-by-mark-levine.jpg?v=1774646103"},{"product_id":"jazz-musicians-guide-to-creative-practicing","title":"Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Smarter Way to Practice Jazz Improvisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally someone has written a book on what jazz musicians need most - a way to approach practicing that actually makes the best use of your valuable time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this landmark book, cutting-edge NY pianist and recording artist David Berkman shows you how to make practicing interesting and enjoyable by breaking problems into manageable tasks that you can easily master!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with hundreds and hundreds of concrete things to work on, along with funny jazz anecdotes illustrating the ideas presented, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers many of the things you need in order to be a complete jazz musician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics covered include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic jazz theory, clearly explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to make scale and arpeggio practicing fun and relevant to playing tunes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to effectively add chromatic approach notes and upper structure triads to your solo lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to practice tunes like “Body And Soul”, “Giant Steps” or rhythm changes and get better at the whole tune by mastering individual aspects of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to improve your ability to swing, to play in odd meters and to play with different rhythmic feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to play fast without losing your ability to make the notes sing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a CD download of David demonstrating most of the ideas and exercises presented.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 154 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781720811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781720811\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781720811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Giant Steps” – Changing Chords Really Fast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781720811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRhythm Changes, A Slippery Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217482-14.mp3?v=1783011147\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Audio \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #14 - Harmonic displacement on Giant Steps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217482-21.mp3?v=1783011147\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Audio \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #21 - 3 short rhythm changes solos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“David Berkman's book provides a wonderful glance at tips for practicing the art of improvising. The book is well-organized, fun to read, and is bursting with things to do and ponder. Reading through the book has definately got my wheels turning and ideas flowing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Mintzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a very handy toolkit, stuffed with lots of interesting stories and good, practical information. You can't teach a plant to grow, but you can give it a positive environment — and this book does the same thing for the aspiring jazz player. I like it!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love reviewing various texts about how to play better. This one rings a bell for me. I have played with David, and he's practicing what he preaches. He gives some great suggestions on how to enjoy the process of learning to improvise on any instrument. Thanks, David!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Lee Konitz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Berkman is one of the top pianists on the NY jazz scene today. He's released seven records, and performed with countless major jazz figures, including: Sonny Stitt, Brian Blade, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Lenny White, Bill Stewart, Hank Crawford and Dave Douglas. David is also an in-demand jazz educator internationally, the author of two other best-selling Sher Music Co. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Books by David Berkman\" href=\"\/collections\/books-by-david-berkman\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emusic books\u003c\/a\u003e, and associate professor of music at Queens College in New York. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166362824895,"sku":"162","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166362857663,"sku":"e162","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-musicians-guide-to-creative-practicing-by-david-berkman.jpg?v=1774645443"},{"product_id":"brazilian-guitar-book-samba-bossa-nova-and-other-brazilian-styles","title":"Brazilian Guitar Book: Samba, Bossa Nova and other Brazilian Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Method for Learning Brazilian Guitar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Brazilian Guitar Book\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Nelson Faria is the most complete and authoritative guide ever published on playing Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to play Brazilian music authentically and truly understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and stylistic language of samba, bossa nova, baião, frevo, etc. — this book gives you the full system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian guitar looks effortless, but it isn’t. The subtle right-hand pulse, the layered syncopation, the floating harmonic colors — these elements require precision and deep stylistic understanding. Nelson Faria breaks the tradition down clearly and systematically, guiding you toward fluency both as an accompanist and as a chord-melody soloist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dozens of Brazilian styles explained and demonstrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Multiple variations of essential comping patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Complete chord voicings written out clearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A tune in each style for practical application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Short transcriptions of classic guitar parts recorded by Toninho Horta, João Bosco, and João Gilberto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plus transcriptions from Nelson’s own recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn audio download featuring Nelson performing every exercise and tune allows you to internalize the feel directly from a master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a collection of Brazilian grooves, it is a complete method for understanding how the guitar functions both rhythmically and harmonically inside the best Brazilian music - and how to play like that yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 143 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Brazilian_Guitar_Book_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781652705\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccompaniment in the Samba Style\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Track: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book_Track28_1.mp3?v=1782948033\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Brazilian Guitar Book - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #28\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When I think about Brasil, I think about ‘Violao’ (that's what we call the nylon string guitar in our country). The art of playing ‘Violao’ looks simple, but it isn't and this book shows how to assimilate and how to understand this art. This makes me feel happy. With talent and clear information, Nelson will help guitar players all around the world to enjoy all the pleasures of this wonderful instrument. Make good use of this excellent musical book!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Leny Andrade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria was the right person to write this book, which contains examples and transcriptions of Brazil's greatest guitarists. This talented musician and dedicated music professor has a deep knowledge of Brazilian music and its rhythmic, melodic and harmonic subtleties.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Toninho Horta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nelson Faria's book is a welcome addition to the guitar literature. I'm sure those who work with this volume will benefit greatly.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Joe Diorio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelson Faria is one of Brazil’s foremost guitarists, arrangers, and educators. A prolific recording artist and producer, he has contributed to over 200 albums and collaborated with João Bosco, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, and many others. With performances in more than 30 countries and multiple books, recordings, and educational releases to his name, he is a global ambassador of Brazilian guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166212255935,"sku":"141","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166212288703,"sku":"e141","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Brazilian_Guitar_Book.jpg?v=1745479743"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/best-sellers.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}