{"title":"Method Books for All Instruments","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"270\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eMaster the Language of Jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"429\" class=\"\"\u003eSome of the most important lessons in jazz are universal, and have nothing to do with a particular instrument. These books explore the universal language of improvisation, harmony, rhythm, composition, and more through practical methods designed for musicians of every background. Invaluable for students, educators, and professionals alike, they provide the foundation for a lifetime of musical growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"major-is-harmonic","title":"Major is Harmonic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMajor Is Harmonic (and Other Essays)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a must-read, for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall instrumentalists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that explores the highly underrated Harmonic Major Scale and its applications for jazz improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book the great jazz educator Randy Vincent examines where the scale and its harmonies show up, such as in the so-called Bebop scales and in cellular improvisation. In addition, it gives you a way to discover 'hidden chords' outside of the basic diatonic chords in a scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples from well-known jazz recordings are written out to show Harmonic Major's usefulness in real life playing. For example, jazz musicians from Charlie Parker to the present have used the Harmonic Major scale for such cases as the Eb7#9 in \"Donna Lee\" and Abdim7b13 in \"Corcovado.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains extensive exercises to develop fluency on this \"forgotten scale,\" as well as fresh ways to practice bebop scales, quartal triads and tetrads, ten-note bebop scales, ways to use target notes during cellular improvising, and much more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are serious about expanding your soloing vocabulary, this book will become an essential part of your practice regimen. Don't miss it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 88 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - 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\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eImprovising Using Cells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHarmonic Major Scale Revisited\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_Is_Harmonic_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781754796\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Major Is Harmonic - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThirds and Triads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Randy Vincent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“What a great book! This is so practical and so rare! Thanks, Randy!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jim Hall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Randy Vincent is an amazing musician who has given us another great book!”\u003cbr\u003e— Mike Stern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRandy Vincent is a seasoned jazz guitarist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he balances performing and teaching. He has collaborated with a wide array of musicians, from Joe Henderson to Dizzy Gillespie, and performed at major jazz festivals like Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals. Vincent has been teaching jazz guitar at Sonoma State University since 1981 and also instructs at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Notable among his students are Julian Lage, who has toured with the Gary Burton Quartet, and Dave McNab, who has appeared on national television shows. Randy has also conducted clinics across the U.S. and taught internationally. Check out his \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Books by Randy Vincent\" href=\"\/collections\/books-by-randy-vincent\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull collection of books\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/randyvincent.com\/\" title=\"Randy Vincent's website\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/randyvincent.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174799470783,"sku":"257","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174799503551,"sku":"e257","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Major_is_Harmonic.jpg?v=1745479805"},{"product_id":"the-jimmy-raney-book","title":"The Jimmy Raney Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Jimmy Raney’s Timeless Bebop Guitar Concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Raney was one of the pioneers of bebop guitar, having recorded with Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, Duke Ellington, Kenny Burrell, and many more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jimmy Raney Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a complete overview of Jimmy's essential lines across his whole career, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted (after Jimmy’s passing) by his son, pianist Jon Raney, it expands on Jimmy’s original manuscript and brings his concepts up to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy's unique techniques for creating long lines and making bad lines into good ones!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thorough deep-dive into Jimmy's subtle mastery of rhythm, with numerous examples of his polymeter, asymmetry, and displacement concepts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of the \"big picture\" of Jimmy's core concepts: multi-measure lines, evolving sequence, harmonic concepts, and compositional techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerhaps most importantly, it provides a practical method for creating your own original lines based on Jimmy's style and core vocabulary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 134 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTERVALLIC AND DIRECTIONAL VARIETY IN LINE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJIMMY RANEY’S DISPLACEMENT CONCEPTS IN RECORDINGS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jimmy_Raney_Book_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781907466\" title=\"The Jimmy Raney Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“EVOLVING” SEQUENCE \u0026amp; EXPANSION \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-07a29103-7fff-45ae-2dd0-038a3e72b62f\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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“Jimmy Raney is undisputedly one of the greatest jazz guitarists in history. What his son, the great pianist Jon Raney has done here — by posthumously finishing his father's book while adding his own original analysis, transcriptions, theories and thoughts on the compositional process — is a great gift to all of us who love music and love Jimmy Raney. Bravo Jon!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Stryker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jimmy Raney may be under-appreciated by many contemporary musicians, but he was extremely influential among such guitarists as Barney Kessel, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Pat Metheny, and even Allan Holdsworth. My teacher would send me home with Jimmy Raney records that I couldn't find in Orlando, Florida as a young player and he was very influential on my development. Now Jon Raney has presented a detailed analysis of Jimmy's approach to improvised lines, especially the cross-rhythmic displaced accents that made the lines of Charlie Parker and Lennie Tristano so innovative. This book is a welcome addition for any musician seeking a deeper insight into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat makes bebop really fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Just checked out your book. It is brilliant. So sophisticated, and laid out in a way that is clear. I really like all the rhythmic concepts on phrasing, and the 'Things to Think About' at the end of each chapter. Congratulations — really a great book!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174925529279,"sku":"254","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174925562047,"sku":"e254","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jimmy-raney-book-by-jimmy-raney-and-jon-raney.jpg?v=1781906945"},{"product_id":"logic-and-critical-thinking-in-jazz-improvisation","title":"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eProven\u003c\/em\u003e Approach to Jazz Improvisation by Saxophone Master Vincent Herring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his latest book, saxophone master \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Herring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has created a unique and logical way to approach improvising which will give your musical development a solid foundation that you won't find anywhere else! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains detailed explorations into three essential improvisation concepts, and then demonstrates each one with transcriptions of recorded phrases as well as complete solos (includes C, Bb, Eb and bass clef versions) showing how these ideas can be utilized in real-time musical settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLogic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a structured way to think about developing lines, connecting harmonies, and building coherent solos - essential tools for any jazz musician. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides Vincent’s incredible musicality, the critical difference between this book and other practice guides is that he makes sure you’ve really absorbed each of these crucial aspects of coherent soloing before introducing the next set of ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn-depth look at Pentatonics - see the first video below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissecting the Diminished Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulating Bebop Language - a new and more effective approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comprehensive collection of idiomatic cells, lines and patterns over all chord qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 100 transcribed phrases from Vincent and other master musicians demonstrating the various concepts of the book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideos of Vincent playing ideas from the book, along with 7 transcription videos of Vincent's solos \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor musicians of any skill level, on any instrument. Spiral-bound, 302 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 302 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781749094\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - 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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781749095\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDominant pentatonic scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781749095\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorporating the dominant pentatonic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Logic_and_Critical_Thinking_in_Jazz_Improvisation_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781749094\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor bebop scale application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLKzgPNcZls8df7JhGTQTAWDklOn0Pwpb6\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vincent Herring's Youtube Channel\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Herring's YouTube Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a gem! Vincent Herring is one of the foremost jazz musicians in the world, and his book gives us a look at how he approaches modern jazz harmony. I couldn't put it down and found myself going to the piano over and over to apply his concepts. This is a must have addition to any serious music theory collection.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eric Alexander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extremely well-organized book by Vincent Herring goes into just about everything you need to know in becoming a well-rounded professional musician.” \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“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf anyone should have a method book, its the great Vincent Herring! He's amassed a wealth of knowledge playing with the very best in this business, and he has become not only one of the most important voices in this music, but one of its most important and treasured educators!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jeremy Pelt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVincent Herring is a celebrated American saxophonist, bandleader, and educator with a notable career spanning several decades. He gained prominence with the Horace Silver Quintet and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, followed by a pivotal stint with the Nat Adderley Quintet. Herring's solo career features over 25 albums and numerous collaborations with jazz greats. Additionally, he co-founded the Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band and is set to release a new album with his project \"Something Else\" in 2024. 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The question is what material should one work on? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a great answer to this important question!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Mover’s \u003cem\u003eJazz Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been lauded by dozens of jazz luminaries as an invaluable tool to upgrade your own practicing. Just look below at the effusive testimonials from Tom Harrell, Kenny Barron, Eddie Daniels and many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 400 musical ideas, this book is a goldmine for players looking to deepen their harmonic fluency, strengthen their transposition chops, and break free from cliché. Audio tracks are included to demonstrate each pattern, along with a handful of examples applied to standard progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e Contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 400 intervallic and diatonic patterns that will greatly improve your improvising (and composing). See sample pages below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes access to audio examples of each exercise, plus selected examples played by the author over standard chord progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent resource for working on transposing skills and developing the ability to play in all keys and regions of your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso very useful for ear training and sight singing - for all instrumentalists and vocalists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound. 139 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1782947928\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_71.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #71\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_123.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #123\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_188.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #188\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_346.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #346\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cd910838-7fff-aa07-dab8-a98465b1be22\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob, this is fantastic! So much material to digest. This is an incredible tool for jazz improvisers...I can barely wait to explore this incredible book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kenny Barron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob Mover has created a monumental theoretical contribution to the literature of jazz music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tom Harrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“I trust this book will always be sitting on your music stand, or on the desktop of your computer; that you will partake of the myriad of ideas presented here daily, and that your playing and overall musicianship will attain levels you haven't yet imagined.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Everyone is looking for hip lines and vocabulary to practice. Mover's book will give you enough for a lifetime. Thanks, Bob.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is extraordinary! Useful to not only improvisers and composers but to all musicians. A 'must have' for all serious musicians.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e— David Sanborn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ Treble Clef","offer_id":44174785806527,"sku":"250","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44174785839295,"sku":"258","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Treble Clef","offer_id":44174785872063,"sku":"e250","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44174785904831,"sku":"e258","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-bob-mover-jazz-lexicon-second-edition-treble-clef-by-bob-mover-and-isaac-raz.jpg?v=1774645105"},{"product_id":"365-days-of-practice","title":"365 Days of Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepen Your Practice Routine with One of Jazz’s Modern Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Mintzer, Joe Lovano, etc., this is a unique guide on how to deepen your practice routine from one of the masters of contemporary jazz! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally shared as a daily online project throughout 2020, this collection contains a full year’s worth of structured and inspiring practice material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exercises cover a broad spectrum of musical ideas that range from basic bebop language to its transformation into contemporary jazz. These are not just typical “licks” but rather are often cutting-edge explorations of the future of jazz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book opens with a powerful introduction outlining Rick’s unique approach to practice, influenced by legendary educator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Campbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who also taught \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each of the 365 exercises is also paired with an \u003c\/span\u003eaudio recording, played and demonstrated by Rick himself. Very helpful for ingraining the sounds of these exercises in your musical memory! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a working professional or a dedicated student, this book will help you get the most out of your time ‘in the woodshed.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e171 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Tracks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Practice_Method_-_Page_1_of_11.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePractice Method (Page 1 of 11)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-92.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #92\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Page_44.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 44\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-281.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #281\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Page_148.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 148\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-349.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 349\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Rick Margitza's \u003cem\u003e365 Days of Practice\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece! It lays out the fundamentals in such a clear fashion and adds a little spice to it as well. If you are looking for concepts and music to practice to expand your horizons as well as your vocabulary, this book will be your friend for life. Thank You, Rick!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“The great saxophonist Rick Margitza explains in depth his methodology for expanding one's Jazz Vocabulary. There are not only 365 audio play-along examples, but also the clearest, most concise and to the point explanation of this daily method of practice...check out this book!” \u003cbr\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Rick has done a big service to jazz literature with an encyclopedia of great short exercises that the student can easily use to gather skills and ideas for soloing in a modern context. This book is a great idea because it makes practicing a kind of ritual. It can be so interesting to practice using Rick's method! Highly recommended without reservation!” \u003cbr\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174907539647,"sku":"248","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174907572415,"sku":"e248","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365-days-of-practice-by-rick-margitza.jpg?v=1774642001"},{"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":"rhythm-first-a-beginners-guide-to-jazz-improvisation","title":"Rhythm First: A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Improvisation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first book to teach students to start soloing using rhythms instead of scales and chords.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"star2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat aspect of music is the foundation of everything else? Rhythm, of course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore there were any set melodies or songs, people played rhythms. With this in mind, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm First!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e builds students’ ability to improvise from the bottom up. This book is classroom-friendly and is a perfect introduction to jazz for younger musicians. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a step-by-step fashion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm First!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e increases the student's library of rhythmic figures and has them playing along with the accompanying CD download to get the sound and feel of jazz soloing under their fingers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelodically, the book starts with playing simple rhythmic figures on any note, then on the tonic of the F blues scale, followed by the tonic and one other note. Over the course of the book, it progresses to show how and when to use three kinds of blues scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm First!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method is more fun, and therefore more successful in getting kids starting to improvise than any other approach. This is a must-have resource for any school band program!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Few Ways to Use This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a teaching guidebook for beginning improvisers, even as young as elementary school (9 or 10 years old with about a year of playing experience).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a player in a middle school, junior high or high school jazz band who has never tried to improvise can get started soloing easily with concrete steps to build solos that sound good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you can already improvise a solo but find all your solos sounding the same, this book will help you listen for more than just \"the right notes\" and create solos with rhythmic and melodic interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhythm First!\u003c\/em\u003e can be used by professional musicians or teachers who have had limited jazz playing experience, but need to teach beginner jazz improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Classically\" trained musicians teaching themselves swing feel, jazz rhythm reading, and improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven accomplished players in other genres who are just looking for fresh ideas can find useful, challenging ideas here to stimulate creativity and add rhythmic vitality to their solos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a free CD download with both play-along and demonstration tracks!\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 103 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_First_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781832795\" title=\"Rhythm First! - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_First_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781832795\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_First_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781832795\" title=\"Rhythm First! - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Beat Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_First_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781832794\" title=\"Rhythm First! - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eF (Concert) Minor Blues Scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_First_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781832794\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217865-8.mp3?v=1783019986\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rhythm First: A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Improvisation - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 8\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217865-11.mp3?v=1783019986\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rhythm First: A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Improvisation - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 11\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217865-14.mp3?v=1783019987\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rhythm First: A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Improvisation - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 14\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements from Music Teachers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm First!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a much needed resource for the developing jazz ensemble. The concept of creating improvisation from a rhythmic starting point is what has been missing from the jazz literature until now! Tom skillfully crafts this book to meet this need in a way that is sequential, musical and entertaining. The audio tracks are terrific and fun to play along to. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm First!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also strengthens students' rhythmic vocabulary which not only prepares students for soloing but for chart reading as well. Every school should have this book as a dietary supplement to inspire and develop their students' skills.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chris Colaneri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Director of Columbia Middle School Concert Band and Jazz Band, Berkeley Heights, NJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I really appreciate the idea of a book about rhythm in improvisation. 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It offers a wealth of crucial information for beginners and professionals alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Rhythm Changes Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003etakes the reader from the absolute essentials to advanced improvisational concepts, all supplemented with examples from legendary jazz players. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes 20 Etudes in all transpositions with backing tracks by a live NY rhythm section, exploring the rich tradition of Rhythm Changes and its harmonic possibilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 pages of tradition-derived improvisation concepts and exercises, with dozens of examples from legendary players like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Don Byas, Michael Brecker, and many others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for both diatonic and chromatic improvisation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures unexplored concepts for improvisation such as Schenkerian theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes 77 harmonic variations that are used by legendary players \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for beginners, intermediate-level performers, professionals, and musicians interested in diverse styles such as bebop, hardbop, modern contemporary, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 95 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rhythm Changes Guide - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_Changes_Guide_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781832392\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rhythm Changes Guide - Sample Pages\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Rhythm_Changes_Guide_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781832393\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther Diatonic Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio Tracks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661767-1.mp3?v=1783019812\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Rhythm Changes Guide - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCommon Ground (Easy)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661767-2.mp3?v=1783019812\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Rhythm Changes Guide - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExpress Train (Medium)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661767-3.mp3?v=1783019812\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Rhythm Changes Guide - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Patron (Advanced)\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“Lukas has put together an amazing, much needed book on one of music's most universal forms. It is very clear and concise and can be used on several different levels. Whether you are a beginning or an advanced improviser, there are many things to be learned here. I plan on using it for my classes and lessons as well as for my own playing and practicing. Five stars and highly recommended!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rick Margitza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book by Lukas is a great study on this very important part of jazz. I warmly recommend it to everyone who wants to dive deeply into rhythm changes.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tony Lakatos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is the most thorough and useful method on the subject of \"rhythm\" changes I have seen. I would recommend this book to everyone who wants to improve their ability to negotiate tunes based on \"rhythm\" changes; always a challenge to jazz musicians. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhythm Changes Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be a tremendous asset to anyone interested in this subject.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Walt Weiskopf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLukas Gabric is a celebrated Austrian saxophonist and academic known for his contributions to international jazz. He has won several awards, including the Herb Alpert Composer’s Award for his composition \"Fire Dance,\" and participated in prestigious competitions like the Thelonious Monk Competition. His album \"Labor of Love\" received international acclaim, and he contributed to the GRAMMY-nominated \"Derek Bermel: Migrations.\" Gabric holds an Artist Diploma from Juilliard and a Ph.D. from The City University of New York, where he also taught. 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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. 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And in my opinion, it will be an invaluable source of important and useful information to any serious student of jazz improvisation.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— George Cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To me there is not enough emphasis on harmonic minor and other minor modes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book investigates them thoroughly and makes it clear.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In both a theoretical and practical sense, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinor is Major!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fills a gaping hole in jazz education pedagogy. Dan Greenblatt's exhaustive study of the harmonic minor sound, and its application over a wide range of harmonic progressions, will give improvisers more insight into playing changes in general, and bebop in particular.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jim Snidero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167519502527,"sku":"190","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167519535295,"sku":"e190","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Minor_is_Major_by_Dan_Greenblatt.jpg?v=1745479771"},{"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. 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style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Wire — The Aerialist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTap Step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumpty Dumpty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe One Step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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Streets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWindows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartet No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5729px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartet No.2, Pt.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd More!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 174 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Solos_of_Chick_Corea_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781727435\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Solos of Chick Corea - 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_Solos_of_Chick_Corea_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781727435\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Solos of Chick Corea - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eArmando's Rhumba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Solos_of_Chick_Corea_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781727435\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Solos of Chick Corea - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGot A Match?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/0961470186-2.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\/The_Jazz_Solos_of_Chick_Corea_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781727435\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Solos of Chick Corea - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward winning guitarist, composer, publisher, and music instructor, Peter Sprague has worked with some of the finest contemporary jazz artists, such as Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves, Sergio Mendes, Hubert Laws, and Billy Childs. He runs his own recording studio called SpragueLand, and he has published several books highlighting his teaching concepts. Check out his website at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Peter Sprague's Official Website\" href=\"https:\/\/petersprague.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/petersprague.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166597836991,"sku":"143","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166597869759,"sku":"e143","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-solos-of-chick-corea-by-peter-sprague.jpg?v=1774645598"},{"product_id":"jazz-scores-and-analysis-volume-2","title":"Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster-Level Jazz Scores for Strings and Big Band – Analyzed and Annotated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the great critical success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jazz-scores-and-analysis-volume-1\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Richard Lawn has created another masterpiece: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eJazz Scores and Analysis – Volume 2: Strings and Other Things\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese scores all feature world-class string parts, along with more normal jazz orchestral instrumentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume 2 includes Orchestral jazz songs with great string writing, by masters of the artform:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"185\" style=\"width: 44.9636%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 49.8607%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 50.0414%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddie Sauter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVince Mendoza\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\u003eOliver Nelson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck Owen\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\u003ePat Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeff Beal\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\u003eClaus Ogerman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiho Hazama\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\u003eChris Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Garland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the many highlights of this book is a previously unknown and unavailable score of Oliver Nelson's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece For Studio Orchestra and Soloist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an Eddie Sauter composition from Stan Getz's classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e album. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnotated full scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of each score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA link to the Orchestrators ToolKit software - an invaluable custom-built aid for composers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnline access to interviews with each living composer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 438 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExcerpt 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExcerpt 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePat Williams Analysis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJeff Beal Lead Sheet Reduction\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“Wow, I wish I could have had this book 20 years ago! Here we have overviews, detailed analyses and annotated full scores of compositions by ten masters of writing for strings. It is an absolute treasure trove of information that will inspire anyone interested in jazz composition.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jim McNeely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Richard Lawn has provided a thoughtful and extensive resource with this new book. Combining strings with traditional jazz instruments is a puzzle for many arrangers and composers. The artists included here are some of the best at doing this, and any aspiring arranger\/composer will find a wealth of material within these pages.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Larry Dunlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Rick's meticulous analysis of every piece leaves no stone unturned, and this '\u003cem\u003eVol. 2, Strings and Other Things\u003c\/em\u003e' is chock full of invaluable information. A copy will keep a prominent spot on my desk for years to come.” \u003cbr\u003e— John Fedchock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166367838399,"sku":"235","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166367871167,"sku":"e235","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-scores-and-analysis-vol-2-strings-and-other-things-by-richard-lawn.jpg?v=1774643571"},{"product_id":"jazz-scores-and-analysis-volume-1","title":"Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Band Scores, Analyzed and Annotated for Serious Jazz Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, large ensemble works by six Grammy-nominated composers: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVince Mendoza • Bob Mintzer • Darcy James Argue • Jim McNeely • Bob Mintzer • John Fedchock\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside the Score\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this book gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in these six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unparalleled work of serious scholarship, yet written in the language of the working composer\/orchestrator. If you are into large ensemble writing, you can’t afford to miss this unique resource!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis immense labor of love includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of the lead sheet reductions of each song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnotated full scores with special features extracted in concert pitch for easier realization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiographies of and interviews with the artists, exploring each one's creative process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA link to a free download of the Orchestrators ToolKit software - an invaluable aid for composers!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecordings readily available for all scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral Bound, 421 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_1_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781721911\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 207\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 213\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 218\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 220-221\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_5.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 229-230\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9780997661736-229-230.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\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 239-241\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Music links to audio for each score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/john-fedchock-new-york-big-band\/1025194825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJohn Fedchock New York Big Band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/bob-mintzer-all-l-a-band\/1134297840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBob Mintzer All L.A. Band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewCollaboration?cc=us\u0026amp;ids=21787271-272688395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVince Mendoza \u0026amp; WDR Big Band Cologne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/vanguard-jazz-orchestra\/289685333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJim McNeely - Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/darcy-james-argues-secret-society\/311651637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDarcy James Argue's Secret Society\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/johnhollenbeck.com\/sound\/a-blessing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJohn Hollenbeck - A Blessing\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”What an incredible opportunity to get inside of the writing process of many of the best current jazz composers\/arrangers. Thank you Rick Lawn for bringing this all together. It is an honor to be in the company of composition royalty.” \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“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am really impressed with the detail, and how Rick has managed to get so many of the important aspects of the construction of my music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Vince Mendoza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What a comprehensive review of this piece! Thanks for all the work you've put into this!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jim McNeely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard (Rick) Lawn is professor emeritus and former Dean of the College of Performing Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Previously he served as Founding Director of Jazz Studies, Chair of the Department of Music, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Rick has published over 60 compositions and his five books have become staples among jazz educators and students.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166367215807,"sku":"215","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166367248575,"sku":"e215","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-scores-and-analysis-vol-1-by-richard-lawn.jpg?v=1774643554"},{"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":"jazz-harmony-book","title":"Jazz Harmony Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn instant classic! The definitive book on how to create beautiful jazz harmonies for any melody.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting from the most basic harmonic situations and progressing to contemporary jazz harmony, this book shows how to uncover the best choices for chords to accompany any melody. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Harmony Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a serious study of the fundamentals of jazz harmony. A must-read for any serious jazz player, composer, and arranger!\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 functional harmony, diatonic substitutes, secondary dominants, passing chords, diminished harmony, tritone substitutes, non-functional approaches to harmonizing melodies including quartal harmony, color chords, harmonizing basslines, pedals, slash chords, unavailable tensions, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging and effective guide to developing a more nuanced sense of harmonic color, drama and movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Harmony Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a complete course on the process of adding chords to melodies, and in understanding how a single melody can give rise to rich harmonic variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will help you learn to speak the language of harmony, to learn the changes of standard tunes, to better understand and create the 'right' chord progressions to these songs, to re-harmonize songs freely in the manner of great jazz artists like Hank Jones, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, Gil Evans, Thad Jones, Joe Pass, Jim Hall and John Scofield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book also includes a free 2 CD download of the author demonstrating many of the written examples in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 206 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Harmony_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781713029\" 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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Harmony_Book_-_Sample_Page_26-27.pdf?v=1781713029\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 26\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217792-sample6.mp3?v=1783010925\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Audio Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Harmony_Book_-_Sample_Page_101.pdf?v=1781713029\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 101\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217792-sample88.mp3?v=1783010925\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Audio Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Harmony_Book_-_Sample_Page_152-153.pdf?v=1781713029\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 152-153\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217792-sample108.mp3?v=1783010925\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book - Audio Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 108\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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“A definitive study of harmony from someone who knows harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Harmony Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great way for musicians to completely understand and implement harmony in their music. He makes a great point that jazz has evolved mostly rhythmically. And while he pays full tribute to rhythm and the excitement of this modern music, he makes the very true point that while rhythm has evolved, harmony in modern music seems to have devolved. Perhaps if up-and-coming jazz musicians follow David's insightful path to harmony, that might change!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kenny Werner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Very comprehensive and well-organized — and one of the better books I have seen on this subject. The 'Tips for Composers' alone are worth the price of the book.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Fred Hersch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“David Berkman's new book, \u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Harmony Book\u003c\/em\u003e, starts where classical music leaves off, and provides the beginning and intermediate student a welcome transition to jazz harmony. David knows his stuff, and his book and mine compliment each other well.” \u003cbr\u003e— Mark Levine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166362661055,"sku":"192","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166362693823,"sku":"e192","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-harmony-book-by-david-berkman_1.jpg?v=1774645414"},{"product_id":"forward-motion-from-bach-to-bebop-a-corrective-approach-to-jazz-phrasing","title":"Forward Motion From Bach to Bebop: A Corrective Approach to Jazz Phrasing","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Revolutionary Approach to Jazz Phrasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eForward Motion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Hal Galper is a groundbreaking exploration of rhythmic phrasing — one that has transformed the way thousands of musicians approach jazz improvisation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalper, a celebrated pianist with Cannonball Adderley, Phil Woods, and Chet Baker, brings both deep experience and pedagogical mastery to this essential guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the book is a bold claim: many players fail to \"swing\" not because of poor technique or note choice, but because they mistakenly think of beat one as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of a phrase rather than its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edestination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. By flipping this mental model, Galper introduces a subtle but profound shift in how players conceptualize rhythm, line construction, and harmonic flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a saxophonist, pianist, or educator, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers the tools to rewire your phrasing for a more natural, expressive, and authentic jazz sound. Crucially, the book is written in a conversational tone that avoids dense academic jargon — making his advanced concepts accessible to all players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtains complete chapters on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelody guide tones as the underpinning of successful solos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques for aligning strong melodic notes with strong beats to enhance swing feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow chromatic embellishments should truly function in a line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolving arpeggios so that you create forward motion in your lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd so much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 198 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Forward_Motion_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781667562\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Forward Motion - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Forward_Motion_-_Introduction.pdf?v=1781667562\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Forward Motion - Introduction\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Forward_Motion_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781667562\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Forward Motion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSample Pages\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome ingenious ideas throughout. Even glancing at this book will generate new ideas for improvisers at any level.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Liebman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusical examples and exercises are geared to alter a student's basic perception of rhythm, melody and harmony. Students are then encouraged to use the book as a starting point for creating their own exercises ...Takes intermediate and advanced improvisers to new heights. And it may very well foreshadow the next generation of jazz methods.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jazz Education Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespected pianist and educator Hal Galper has come up with the 'Unified Field Theory' in Music! It is well-written, conversational and easy to understand, avoiding complex 'textbookese'.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Saxophone Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI cannot imagine that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e would not be considered an essential reference tool to any student, teacher, or performer seriously involved with practicing the fine art of jazz improvisation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Todd Coolman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy critical listening skills have gone through the roof! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is undoubtedly the best method for understanding jazz, and arguably music in general, that I have ever experienced.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Darcy Hepner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166336676031,"sku":"149","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166336708799,"sku":"e149","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/forward-motion-by-hal-galper.jpg?v=1774643300"},{"product_id":"essential-grooves-writing-performing-and-producing-contemporary-music","title":"Essential Grooves - Writing, Performing and Producing Contemporary Music","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Groove-Based Toolkit for Composing, Performing, and Producing Contemporary Music\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a one-of-a-kind style reference and play-along package by Berklee College of Music professors Dan Moretti, Matthew Nicholl, and Oscar Stagnaro. It was developed for students, musicians, arrangers, and producers looking to master the rhythmic foundations of contemporary music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book offers a deep and practical understanding of 41 core grooves drawn from styles that have shaped soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and Afro-Caribbean traditions. Each groove is demonstrated by top-tier studio musicians and comes with fully notated scores, stereo mixes, and multi-track audio stems — giving you everything you need to dissect, learn, and build your own music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're creating charts for a live band, writing beats for a production, or simply increasing your groove vocabulary, this book will help you internalize the rhythmic structures of the world's most influential music.\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\u003e41 style-based grooves performed by live players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotation for all rhythm section instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-track audio files for each groove (create your own play-alongs!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical background to deepen your stylistic understanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible play-along tools for practice, composition, and arranging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyles Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul \u0026amp; Motown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic Southern Soul, Classic Motown, Soul Ballads, Soul\/Funk Transitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Early James Brown Funk, '70s Urban Funk, Straight Funk, New Orleans Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHip-Hop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Four distinct groove types demonstrated and notated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Five different foundational rock grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Classic Swing, Medium Swing, and two Jazz Waltz styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Danzón, Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Songo, 6\/8 Afro-Cuban\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazilian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Samba variations, Bossa Nova, Partido Alto, Baião, Afoxé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfro-Caribbean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Reggae and Calypso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat \u003cem\u003eEssential Grooves \u003c\/em\u003eWill Do for You:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will help players, composers, and producers internalize authentic rhythms from across genres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will teach you how to write accurate rhythm section parts, which is a crucial skill for bandleaders and educators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will open up a world of cross-cultural and cross-genre creativity using license-free examples to build your own grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 95 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Essential_Grooves_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781665371\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes multi-track audio download + downloadable multi-track DVD (.mp4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Groove: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Essential_Grooves_-_New_Orleans_Funk.pdf?v=1781665371\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Sample Page - New Orleans Funk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Orleans Funk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e       \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217655_10_track_10.mp3?v=1782951809\" title=\"Essential Grooves - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Orleans Funk (All Tracks)\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential Grooves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an essential book for any musician and an invaluable tool for teachers. Written by three great artists, who happen to be amazing teachers, and who fully understand the meaning of grooves. Thank you for this wonderful gift. I love it and I have already put it to use with my own writing. Now I want to go back to school.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tim Ries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important strengths an improvisor needs to develop is a strong rhythmic sense. This book and audio give the player an in depth look at 41 different grooves recorded with live players in the studio, a virtual boot-camp of styles. The multi-track versions allow you to mute and combine the parts in any way that you want. Long overdue. Wish I had it to practice with, way back when...”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hal Crook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166274023615,"sku":"179","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166274056383,"sku":"e179","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217655_37a12a81-74c7-4551-b4eb-466d1172abf5.jpg?v=1745479749"},{"product_id":"building-solo-lines-from-cells","title":"Building Solo Lines from Cells","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Flowing Jazz Solos | For Any Instrumentalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandy Vincent is one of the most respected jazz guitar instructors alive today, but the insights in this book aren’t just for guitarists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding Solo Lines from Cells\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a groundbreaking method for improvisers on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drawing from Vincent’s original guitar-focused classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jazz-guitar-soloing-the-cellular-approach\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Soloing: The Cellular Approach\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cellular Approach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and expanding it into a universal system for solo construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying on memorized licks or endless scale drills, this method breaks recorded jazz lines into small melodic “cells” — short, repeatable fragments that can be rearranged and recombined into longer, more compelling phrases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflexible, intuitive vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gives you the tools needed to build solos that are both coherent and creative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a saxophonist, pianist, bassist, or vocalist, this book will deepen your ability to hear and build meaningful melodic ideas instead of just playing over changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 spiral-bound pages of original musical exercises for all instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples pulled directly from master recordings — reworked into melodic cells for real-time application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimple II-V-I lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplex harmonic terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-moving cycles (e.g. the bridge of “Jordu”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromatic II–V progressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnarounds and “rhythm changes”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“C.T.A.” changes (Jimmy Heath)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Giant Steps” changes (John Coltrane)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced approaches to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-slipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other modern intervallic techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating lines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23rd chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve-tone rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the style of Mike Stern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools to build your own vocabulary — not just copy someone else’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is more than a pattern catalog. It’s a blueprint for developing your voice as a jazz improviser. By mastering the logic of melodic construction from the ground up, you’ll move from imitation to innovation – cell by cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781652972\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe “3rd to 5th” reversed II-V whole-step patterns using dom7b9 chords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTurnarounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCombining long II-V changes on the Rhythm changes bridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Side-slipping”\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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent has put together a comprehensive, thoughtfully presented and practical jazz manual. It’s packed with great examples and analysis for the Left-brained Jazzer. You will surely find some useful lines and tools here to help expand your vocabulary.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bob Sheppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is good for ALL instruments. The patterns and exercises are excellent! There is much food for thought in here.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent is a master player and teacher. The information in this book is very thorough and complete and the insights he offers are invaluable to anyone who is interested in improvising. This is a most welcome addition to the world of jazz pedagogy. Thanks, Randy!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166215565503,"sku":"196","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166215598271,"sku":"e196","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/building-solo-lines-from-cells-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774642350"},{"product_id":"the-blues-scales-essential-tools-for-jazz-improvisation","title":"Blues Scales: Essential Tools for Jazz Improvisation","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe only comprehensive book on the blues scales ever published!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent book, useful to beginners as well as advanced players.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Michael Brecker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ground-breaking and best-selling book will teach you how to use the Major and Minor Blues Scales to improvise meaningful solos, without having to first master all the scales and chords of a tune. Unlike earlier texts on jazz theory, which only included the minor blues scale, Dan Greenblatt’s book proves that both major and minor versions are necessary to create real jazz solo lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying CD download, by Dan and his quartet of swinging NY jazz musicians, shows how each exercise should sound. It also contains play-along tracks for you to practice over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blues Scales\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is relevant for all skill-levels and instruments.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is essential for beginners, perfect for intermediate students, and even useful for professional players to hone their skills on this crucial and often neglected part of the jazz language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes great solo transcriptions from Miles, Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Young, Oscar Peterson, Dave Sanborn, Michael Brecker and many more, illustrating how the Blues Scales are actually used in various styles of jazz.\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\u003eStep-by-step exercises to get beginning students able to quickly solo using the two basic Blues Scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extensive dictionary of classic Major and Minor Blues Scale phrases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp with transposing the ideas learned into other keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous ways to expand the Blues Scales to make them even more useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendices for advanced players showing how the masters of jazz use the blues scales in their own playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiral-bound, 88 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Blues Scales - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Blues_Scales_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781651180\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Blues_Scales_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781651180\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, supplemental audio download included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Page: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Blues Scales - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Blues_Scales_-_Basic_Blues_Theory.pdf?v=1781651180\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBasic Blues Theory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Track: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Blues Scales - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217385-01.mp3?v=1782947600\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Blues Scales - Guitar Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is now available! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContaining the same information as the original book, the Guitar version features guitar wizard Dave Mac Nab on the accompanying CD download instead of the saxophone tracks. Don't miss the high-level, soulful guitar playing on the Guitar version!\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\/1883217385-11.mp3?v=1782947715\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" The Blues Scales - Guitar Edition - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 11\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“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An excellent addition to the growing number of books and CDs dedicated to mastering the art of jazz improvisation. Useful to beginners as well as advanced players, \u003cem\u003eThe Blues Scales\u003c\/em\u003e admirably addresses the vocabulary of the blues — the 'root of jazz.'”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Michael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To actually play the blues, you have to know what's in the blues. Dan has done a marvelous job of dissecting the blues and then bringing all the pieces back together so you can make beautiful music. This book will help those who want to have fun playing the blues.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dan has done a great job with this book! A good method for teaching blues and jazz improvising to beginning students has been much needed. It has been a long time coming, but finally that need has been filled.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Junior Mance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eDan Greenblatt is a seasoned saxophonist and educator with nearly four decades of experience in Seattle and New York. He's collaborated with prominent jazz artists like George Cables, Jimmy Heath, and Peter Bernstein, and with Seattle jazz legends such as Chuck Metcalf and Jay Thomas. Greenblatt has taught at reputable institutions including Cornish College of the Arts, The New School for Jazz, and La Guardia High School for Performing Arts. As an author, Greenblatt has penned two books on jazz improvisation published by Sher Music and has delved into the interplay between music and language in academic studies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ C","offer_id":44165947818175,"sku":"137","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ B♭","offer_id":44165947850943,"sku":"138","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ E♭","offer_id":44165947883711,"sku":"139","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Guitar","offer_id":44165947916479,"sku":"158","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44165947949247,"sku":"219","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ C","offer_id":44165947982015,"sku":"e137","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ B♭","offer_id":44165948014783,"sku":"e138","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ E♭","offer_id":44165948047551,"sku":"e139","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Guitar","offer_id":44165948080319,"sku":"e158","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44165948113087,"sku":"e219","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Blue_Scales_Essential_Tools_for_Jazz_Improvision.jpg?v=1745479742"},{"product_id":"exploring-jazz-arranging-revised-edition","title":"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Revised Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter his work with Bill Evans, renowned bassist, composer, and arranger Chuck Israels spent almost a decade as Director \u0026amp; Arranger for the National Jazz Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawing from this experience, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExploring Jazz Arranging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes a refreshing approach to the study of arranging and orchestration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the fundamentals found in books on arranging are included, but there is so much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraels begins by stressing the primary importance of rhythm above chord voicing and the essential relationship between the “outer lines,” melody, and bass line. He goes on to discuss chord voicing and voice leading, common musical forms, then how to recognize recurring patterns in chord progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike other texts on arranging, Israels covers arranging for solo, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voices. \u003c\/strong\u003eHe describes how to write for the individual instruments in the rhythm section, and gradually gets into writing for combos and smaller ensembles. Only the final third of the book discusses writing specifically for big band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral bound, 187 pages, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666307\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e. Includes a free download with audio for each musical example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Audio Examples: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 6\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/2-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 2-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_22.pdf?v=1781666450\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 22\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Audio Example\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/3-7.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 3-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_41-43.pdf?v=1781666306\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 41-43\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/5-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 5-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_61-63.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 61-63\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/6-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 6-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_85-88.pdf?v=1781666307\"\u003ePages 85-88\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/8-3.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 8-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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“As a bassist who has anchored some of jazz music’s most storied rhythm sections, Chuck Israels brings a perspective to arranging that is truly singular. Having played many of his arrangements over the years, I can attest that they both sound and feel great to play. This book provides a window into his process, making it an invaluable resource not only to me, but to all jazz arrangers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Ferber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Assistant Director, BMI Jazz Composers Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Several years ago, Chuck Israels gave me a pre-publication copy of this book. I was fascinated with his presentation. Obviously, he has a very deep and personal knowledge of the craft. Having studied arranging and orchestration for most of my life, I am drawn to these somewhat original ways of thinking about this noble endeavor. I'm sure you will find many new ideas in these pages, regardless of how schooled you are in this field. Thank you for sharing your elegant thoughts, Chuck.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Larry Dunlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, arranger\/composer\/pianist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This unique arranging book not only deals with the nuts and bolts of the craft but, unlike other writers on this subject, Chuck Israels embraces and exposes the true and deep musical issues. There's much to be learned here for arrangers on all levels.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Berger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, composer\/arranger\/bandleader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":45612046680255,"sku":"264","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":45612046713023,"sku":"e264","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_Cover.jpg?v=1782155826"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/jazz-method-books-for-all-instruments.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}