{"title":"Method Books","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"289\" class=\"\"\u003eGreat musicians are built on great fundamentals. Our world-class collection of method books includes some of the most respected educational resources in jazz, covering everything from improvisation and harmony to rhythm, technique, comping, and composition. Whether you're studying on your own or teaching others, these books are designed to help you become a more confident, creative, and complete musician.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"walking-bass-line-construction-perdido","title":"Walking Bass Line Construction - Perdido","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Simple Changes to Confident Walking: Mastering “Perdido” in Every Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Sinicrope's super-useful beginning bass method series continues by showing how to use his approach on the jazz standard \"Perdido.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictor Wooten and Rufus Reid, among many others, recommend that every bass student absorb Bob's approach to developing a solid foundation in walking bass lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe simple chord changes of \"Perdido\" is the perfect place to start learning how to walk a coherent bass line through standards. See a sample of the book below. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book includes: Tab for beginning electric bassists, backing tracks, detailed explanations of each concept, how to deepen your groove and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercises include concepts of approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, and forward motion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to detailed explanations of each concept, plus how to practice, playing with spirit, how to deepen your groove and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAB included for beginning electric bassists. Range limited to high C (1st 5 frets for electric players).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpiral-bound, 87 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Perdido_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781923411\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Perdido) - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Perdido_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781923411\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Perdido) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Perdido_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781923411\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Perdido) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise #1 (page 25)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Perdido_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781923411\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Perdido) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise #2 (page 34)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_Perdido_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781923411\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (Perdido) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise #3 (page 73)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplementary Content Links Page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/9798992226317-links.php\"\u003ePerdido Links Page\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“I have known Bob Sinicrope for at least 50 years. I have observed how consistent and passionate he is about playing the bass, teaching what the bassist needs to do to be musically successful. His book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is quite thorough and will teach the user to be an excellent bassist\/musician\/listener!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rufus Reid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jazz bassist\/composer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob Sinicrope's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bassist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBob Sinicrope is a renowned jazz educator who founded the Milton Academy Jazz Program in 1974. Originally a math teacher, he switched to jazz education, inspired by his studies and collaborations with jazz greats. Sinicrope's teaching focuses on classic jazz recordings, guiding students in tribute concerts and performances at prestigious venues. Internationally recognized for his clinics and contributions to jazz literature, he is in the DownBeat Hall of Fame for Jazz Education. Bob is an active bassist in the Boston area and leads the music groups The World Leaders and SoundsGlobal. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bob Sinicrope's Official Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsinicrope.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bobsinicrope.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174798782655,"sku":"259","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174798815423,"sku":"e259","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/walking-bass-line-construction-perdido-by-bob-sinicrope.jpg?v=1774648675"},{"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":"walking-bass-line-construction-c-minor-blues","title":"Walking Bass Line Construction - C Minor Blues","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most helpful beginner’s guide to walking bass lines ever published! A 'must-have' for both teachers and students!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach exercise introduces one new advancement to help you learn how to create your own bass lines. The book progresses step-by-step from simply playing roots, all the way up to complete blues choruses in the style of 18 bass legends - from ‘Pops’ Foster to Ron Carter!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose from four different, professionally recorded backing tracks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. piano, drums | 2. guitar, drums | 3. Hammond B3 organ, drums | 4. drums only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercises include concepts of approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, and forward motion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to detailed explanations of each concept, plus how to practice, playing with spirit, how to deepen your groove and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAB included for beginning electric bassists. Range limited to high C (1st 5 frets for electric players).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three of these books have a similar approach but beginning bassists will greatly benefit by going through all three of them, since the Blues is a foundational structure and needs to be learned and practiced in multiple keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the student has absorbed the three books based on the Blues, then the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-by-bob-sinicrope\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction Series by Bob Sinicrope\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eother books in this series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should follow.\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“Bob Sinicrope's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bassist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I have known Bob Sinicrope for at least 50 years. I have observed how consistent and passionate he is about playing the bass, teaching what the bassist needs to do to be musically successful. His book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is quite thorough and will teach the user to be an excellent bassist\/musician\/listener!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rufus Reid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jazz bassist\/composer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBob Sinicrope is a renowned jazz educator who founded the Milton Academy Jazz Program in 1974. Originally a math teacher, he switched to jazz education, inspired by his studies and collaborations with jazz greats. Sinicrope's teaching focuses on classic jazz recordings, guiding students in tribute concerts and performances at prestigious venues. Internationally recognized for his clinics and contributions to jazz literature, he is in the DownBeat Hall of Fame for Jazz Education. Bob is an active bassist in the Boston area and leads the music groups The World Leaders and SoundsGlobal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsinicrope.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bobsinicrope.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174926381247,"sku":"256","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174926414015,"sku":"e256","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/walking-bass-line-construction-c-minor-blues-by-bob-sinicrope.jpg?v=1774648738"},{"product_id":"bass-foundations-principles-of-jazz-bass-line-construction","title":"Bass Foundations: Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Masterclass in Jazz Bass from the Bill Evans Trio's Legendary Bassist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass' function in jazz. In this book, Chuck Israels (one of Bill's long-time bassists) has created a masterpiece of explaining what that revolution consists of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e begins with a concise yet profound jazz bass method. You’ll explore rhythmic interaction, voice leading, playing in 2, and the logic behind note choices — all framed by Chuck’s personal philosophy and practical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the heart of this book lies in its unprecedented transcriptions: 63 pages of Chuck’s actual bass lines from classic Bill Evans recordings, meticulously notated with chord changes so you can study — and play along with — some of the most important trio recordings in jazz history. You’ll also find transcriptions of Chuck’s work with his own groups, expanding the book’s scope and usefulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're an advanced student or a working bassist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an unmatched window into the mindset and craft of one of jazz’s most important accompanists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube playlist for every tune so you can watch, listen, and play along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Evans’ reharmonized chord changes included with all of his trio transcriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 206 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781650862\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d40a9188-7fff-e313-9fb0-70f211817df5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a must-have for any serious bassist!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_KEY_CENTERS_AND_MELODY.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Centers \u0026amp; Melody\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_LOOSE_2_VERSUS_4-4_WALKING_TEXTURE.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoose 2 vs. 4\/4 Walking Texture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Bass_Foundations_-_Come_Rain_or_Come_Shine_Bass_Line.pdf?v=1781645894\" title=\"Bass Foundations - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Come Rain or Come Shine\" Bass Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I definitely would use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in my curriculum. Chuck understands and conveys the importance of structure and how that concept makes a band sound its best. I think this is an important book for any young bassist to check out to lead them on the right path.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Harvie S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Want to see inside the Bill Evans trio? Chuck Israels (one of his four tenured bassists) gives us that inside look. Through his bass principles and transcribed recorded lines, we get a valuable and comprehensive study of the art of creative bass playing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Magnusson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I'm really enjoying studying Chuck's insightful lessons in his new book Bass Foundations. Great examples here for walking bass and interesting ideas on playing through chord changes. This book will certainly bring in fresh ideas to anyone's music vocabulary, helping to expand our quest to become better musicians.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jimmy Haslip\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174925627583,"sku":"255","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174925660351,"sku":"e255","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/bass-foundations-by-chuck-israels.jpg?v=1774642236"},{"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":"walking-bass-line-construction-bb-blues","title":"Walking Bass Line Construction - Bb Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-766ee243-7fff-7f3a-948b-9acbb3217dc2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most helpful beginner’s guide to walking bass lines ever published! A 'must-have' for both teachers and students!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom-20\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach exercise introduces one new advancement to help you learn how to create your own bass lines. The book progresses step-by-step from simply playing roots, all the way up to complete blues choruses in the style of 18 bass legends - from ‘Pops’ Foster to Ron Carter!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose from four different, professionally recorded backing tracks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. piano, drums | 2. guitar, drums | 3. 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Range limited to high C (1st 5 frets for electric players).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three of these books have a similar approach but beginning bassists will greatly benefit by going through all three of them, since the Blues is a foundational structure and needs to be learned and practiced in multiple keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the student has absorbed the three books based on the Blues, then the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-by-bob-sinicrope\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction Series by Bob Sinicrope\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eother books in this series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5f3feced-7fff-ccd1-8de8-fac4cacdac09\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"magazine-news\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003eOne of our finest bass educators, Bob Sinicrope has written a clear method for creating and mastering jazz walking bass lines. Using his vast historical knowledge, Bob guides the student through step-by-step practice and discovery methods to create musically and theoretically perfect walking bass lines. I heartily recommend this book for both students and teachers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— John Goldsby\u003c\/b\u003e, bassist - WDR Big Band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\"Bob Sinicrope's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebook is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Victor Wooten\u003c\/b\u003e, bassist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\"I have known Bob Sinicrope for at least 50 years. I have observed how consistent and passionate he is about playing the bass, teaching what the bassist needs to do to be musically successful. His book,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalking Bass Line Construction\u003c\/em\u003e, is quite thorough and will teach the user to be an excellent bassist\/musician\/listener!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Rufus Reid\u003c\/b\u003e, jazz bassist\/composer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\"Bob Sinicrope presented this unique and effective teaching approach to creating walking bass lines many times at the Jamey Aebersold Summer Workshop. The ideas presented herein will help bassists create their own functional bass lines. I highly recommend this book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Lynn Seaton\u003c\/b\u003e, bassist, recording artist, Fulbright Scholar and Regents Professor at the University of North Texas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBob Sinicrope is a renowned jazz educator who founded the Milton Academy Jazz Program in 1974. Originally a math teacher, he switched to jazz education, inspired by his studies and collaborations with jazz greats. Sinicrope's teaching focuses on classic jazz recordings, guiding students in tribute concerts and performances at prestigious venues. Internationally recognized for his clinics and contributions to jazz literature, he is in the DownBeat Hall of Fame for Jazz Education. Bob is an active bassist in the Boston area and leads the music groups The World Leaders and SoundsGlobal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsinicrope.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.bobsinicrope.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174925037759,"sku":"253","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174925070527,"sku":"e253","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/walking-bass-line-construction-bb-blues-by-bob-sinicrope.jpg?v=1774648757"},{"product_id":"contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar-vol-2","title":"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar: Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the Solos of the Latin Jazz Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume 1 of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e establishes the language of Latin jazz guitar, Volume 2 teaches you how the masters actually speak it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis deep and focused study of improvisation reveals how influential \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etres, cuatro, requinto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and jazz guitarists construct solos that fuse Afro-Cuban tradition with modern jazz vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough meticulous transcription and analysis, Neff Irizarry breaks down the essential elements that define great Latin jazz improvisation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Note choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Articulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Phrasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rhythmic placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Tone and stylistic identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e54 Complete Solo Transcriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudy and internalize 54 fully transcribed solos from legendary players including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Khan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Benson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Bernstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArsenio Rodríguez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYomo Toro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlos Emilio Morales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdgardo Miranda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…and many more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese transcriptions function as a masterclass, offering a detailed look at how traditional Afro-Caribbean concepts merge with bebop, modern harmony, and contemporary jazz phrasing. The ultimate goal is fluency, and not just imitation, when soloing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA special focus is placed on the Afro-Cuban 6\/8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebembe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rhythmic framework, providing step-by-step examples that clarify how improvisers navigate its pulse and phrasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrizarry also explores the fusion of Afro-Cuban tradition with jazz bebop language, illuminating the shared threads that connect traditional masters and modern innovators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay-Along Compositions and Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecially composed play-along pieces allow you to apply the techniques and vocabulary extracted from the solos in real musical contexts — helping you develop your own improvisational voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeff has also created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover 60 instructional, play-along, and transcription videos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to supplement this volume, offering additional demonstrations and performance insights to reinforce the material which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@contemporarylatinjazzguitar\/playlists\" title=\"Neff Irizarry's Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar YouTube Channel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll accompanying audio files available for free on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Downloads page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 337 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_Volume_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781655211\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Guitar_on_Latin_Jazz_Standards.pdf?v=1781655521\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuitar on Latin Jazz Standards\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Polyrhythm_with_the_Clave.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolyrhythm with the Cláve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9781883217600-133.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bembe_Pattern.pdf?v=1781655546\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBembé Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Peter_Brenstein_-_Solo_on_the_Changes_of_Con_Alma.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeter Bernstein Solo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume 2 - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/San_Miguel_de_los_Acordes.pdf?v=1781655537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“San Miguel de los Acordes”\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“Neff Irizarry is a masterful musician and great practitioner of Latin music on the guitar. He has written an incredibly thorough and comprehensive book on Latin music and how it relates to the guitar. There is no other book like this to my knowledge. It is truly inspiring and presents a beautiful window into this musical world. It is a book that will provide a lifetime of study. Thank you Neff!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Bernstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Renowned Jazz Guitarist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Neff Irizarry has produced yet another rich compilation of musical ideas in the world of Latin Jazz. As in his first book, Neff's new book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Volume II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Neff offers us a vast treasure trove of ideas from great musicians inspired to work in this fascinating world.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jon Damian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Professor Emeritus, Berklee College of Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Master Guitarist Neff Irizarry has contributed in a mighty way to understanding, preserving, presenting and educating the world about Latin Jazz. There is simply no other work that is as comprehensive, accessible, and embracing of this specialized performance practice. It is my suggestion that all followers of this music, regardless of the instrument they play, purchase a copy and study it.”\u003cbr\u003e— Arturo O'Farrill, Grammy Award Winning Pianist, Composer, Arranger\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174910783679,"sku":"252","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174910816447,"sku":"e252","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_Volume_2_Cover.jpg?v=1782156030"},{"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. Herring is also a renowned educator and author, contributing his extensive knowledge to the jazz community.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174910390463,"sku":"251","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174910423231,"sku":"e251","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/logic-and-critical-thinking-in-jazz-improvisation-by-vincent-herring.jpg?v=1774643606"},{"product_id":"walking-bass-line-construction-f-blues","title":"Walking Bass Line Construction - F Blues","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Helpful Beginner’s Guide to Walking Bass Lines Ever Published\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA must-have resource for aspiring jazz bassists and music educators alike — this book walks you through every step of constructing authentic, swinging bass lines from the ground up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictor Wooten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning jazz bassists — upright or electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic teachers seeking a structured, proven curriculum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-taught players needing a strong foundation in jazz bass theory and groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Book Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive exercises that introduce one new concept at a time — from root notes to full walking bass lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete blues choruses in the style of 18 jazz bass legends, from “Pops” Foster to Ron Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally recorded backing tracks in four different tempos and styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTAB included for electric bassists, with note range limited to high C (perfect for players using the first 5 frets)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques like approach notes, enclosures, passing tones, and rhythmic propulsion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep practice guidance on feel, groove, and creative development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to construct strong, logical, and swinging bass lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe art of forward motion in jazz accompaniment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential stylistic elements of historical jazz bassists — and how to apply them to your own playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA systematic method for internalizing the fundamentals of walking bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eWalking bass is the heartbeat of jazz — and this book makes it accessible to students of all backgrounds. Whether you’re preparing for your first combo rehearsal or teaching a middle\/high school jazz band, this is the clearest and most musically grounded entry point available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 67 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_F_Blues_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781918498\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (F Blues) - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_F_Blues_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781918499\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (F Blues) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 2 #8 - Add the 5th Summary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_F_Blues_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781918498\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (F Blues) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 3 #6 - Add the 3rd Enclosure to the 3rd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bass_Line_Construction_F_Blues_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781918498\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction (F Blues) - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 7 #8 - in the style of Paul Chambers and Ron Carter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Tracks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077335-1.mp3?v=1783021258\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction - F Blues - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eF Blues Piano, Drums (no bass)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077335-2.mp3?v=1783021258\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction - F Blues - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eF Blues Guitar, Drums (no bass)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077335-4.mp3?v=1783021258\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction - F Blues - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eF Blues B3 Organ, Drums (no bass)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077335-3.mp3?v=1783021258\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Walking Bass Line Construction - F Blues - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eF Blues drums only\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174909964479,"sku":"249","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174909997247,"sku":"e249","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/walking-bass-line-construction-f-blues-by-bob-sinicrope.jpg?v=1774648720"},{"product_id":"wisdom-of-the-hand-a-guide-to-the-jazz-pentatonic-scales","title":"Wisdom of the Hand: A Guide to the Jazz Pentatonic Scales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMove Passed “Thumb-Under” Playing \u0026amp; Master Jazz Pentatonics \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz pianists have been trained to use one-octave, “thumb-under” fingerings based on the Western classical tradition. But this system falls short when dealing with the wider intervals of the pentatonic scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo renowned pianist, composer, and educator Marius “Butch” Nordal has developed a system of “positional playing” that will give you new vistas of freedom and ease of playing on these crucial elements of jazz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWisdom of the Hand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a thorough exposition of this new way to approach playing piano:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has two-octave fingerings in all 12 keys for the four most commonly used versions of the pentatonic scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also has two-octave fingerings for all 12 blues scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt introduces the concept of “piano drumming” to have the reader conceive music rhythmically instead of just monotonous streams of pitches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is designed to wean the student away from playing scale patterns by having the improviser conceive ideas in terms of the infinite variety of little 3 and 4 note chord shapes to be found in the pentatonic scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt introduces the concept of positional playing to enable transcending the clumsy “thumb under” moves that plague keyboard players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd introduces the “88 Note Scale” concept to help the player understand that each register of the keyboard speaks a different language. This breaks the habit of thinking of the piano as merely a single octave of twelve notes repeated across the keyboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides 200+ practice examples covering rhythm, bending notes, positional playing and creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 219 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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\/Wisdom_of_the_Hand_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781916600\" title=\"Wisdom of the Hand - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 5 - The Eb Minor, “Black Key” Pentatonic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Wisdom_of_the_Hand_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781916600\" title=\"Wisdom of the Hand - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtude #4 in E Minor - The Blue Swan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Wisdom_of_the_Hand_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781916600\" title=\"Wisdom of the Hand - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 13 - The C and G Blues Scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Wisdom_of_the_Hand_-_Sample_Pages_4.pdf?v=1781916600\" title=\"Wisdom of the Hand - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 21 - The C, F, G, Bb and D Coltrane Scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This enlightening and entertaining book takes you deeper than most musicians even dream into the possibilities inherent in pentatonic scales. Marius Nordal explores the far reaches of what can be done with this very familiar concept. It is like learning a new dialect of a familiar language; a very fun adventure, sure to expand your musical horizons. The playing techniques presented are somewhat nontraditional, but ultimately very rewarding.” \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e— Larry Dunlap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarius Nordal, also known as \"Butch,\" is a multi-faceted musician renowned for his big band compositions like \"Suncatchers\" and \"Liferaft Earth.\" As a jazz pianist, his recent releases have garnered international acclaim. In addition, Nordal has a 25-year teaching career and has produced a whole series of educational YouTube videos on specialized jazz topics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174869201087,"sku":"197","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174869233855,"sku":"e197","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Wisdom_of_the_Hand_A_Guide_to_the_Jazz_Pentatonic_Scales.jpg?v=1745479792"},{"product_id":"walking-bassics-the-fundamentals-of-jazz-bass-playing","title":"Walking Bassics: The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Rock-Solid Walking Bass Lines From the Ground Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Haslip, John Goldsby, Ben Allison, etc., \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalking Bassics: The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the best method books focusing exclusively on how to create authentic-sounding walking bass lines. It is designed for beginning jazz players, and anyone wanting a solid foundation for learning jazz bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains detailed discussions of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four crucial principles of walking bass line construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to always make good note choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTips on creating good time feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dozen additional intermediate walking bass techniques, for once the basics have been mastered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe audio download has Ed Fuqua and his swinging NY rhythm section playing simple blues and standard tunes, \u003cstrong\u003eplus the bass tracks can be turned off for play-along use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWalking Bassics\u003c\/em\u003e also includes transcriptions of every note Ed plays on the CD download for you to analyze, play-along with, and use to build a vocabulary of walking bass lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 50 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Walking Bassics - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bassics_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781916449\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Walking Bassics - Sample Pages\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bassics_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781916449\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5-6\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Walking Bassics - Sample Pages\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bassics_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781916449\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e17-18\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Audio: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217504-01.mp3?v=1783020685\" title=\"Walking Bassics - Sample Audio Track\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217504-10.mp3?v=1783020685\" title=\"Walking Bassics - Sample Audio Track\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #10\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“Thoughtfully conceived, informative, concise, and organized with the needs of the young musician in mind.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eddie Gomez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Provides the aspiring jazz bassist with a thorough guide to walking bass lines. This is an in-depth look at the heart and soul of jazz bass playing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John Goldsby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Music is all about group interplay and most accomplished modern improvisers see a performance as a conversation. This book gives beginning musicians some of the basic tools they need to get into that kind of conversation on a deep level.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ben Allison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I found this book to be a really well-planned, in-depth and articulate study of the walking bass concept. I recommend this book for those who are searching for the right answers on how to create a strong, solid and confident walking bass line. I am now personally excited to schedule \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking Bassics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into my own study rotation.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jimmy Haslip \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I call the bass line the bass melody. It is a really important area for all bass players to dig deep into. Ed Fuqua's book is an important addition to the jazz pedagogy for bass players. I highly recommend it.” \u003cbr\u003e— Mel Graves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174867628223,"sku":"165","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174867660991,"sku":"e165","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Walking_Bassics_The_Fundamentals_of_Jazz_Bass_Playing.jpg?v=1745479791"},{"product_id":"true-cuban-bass","title":"True Cuban Bass","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the Foundations of Authentic Afro-Cuban Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe True Cuban Bass\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Carlos Del Puerto and Silvio Vergara is a definitive guide to Afro-Cuban bass playing, written by one of the musicians who helped shape this music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to understand where salsa, Latin jazz, and modern Afro-Cuban bass lines truly come from — not just patterns, but feel, phrasing, and tradition — this book gives you direct access to the source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated primarily by Carlos Del Puerto, the groundbreaking bassist of Irakere, this method explores the rhythmic and stylistic foundations that underpin Cuban music across generations. Whether you play acoustic or electric bass, the principles presented here will deepen your time-feel, expand your vocabulary, and help you play more authentically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual text (English and Spanish)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranscriptions of complete bass parts in multiple Cuban styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed studies of foundational grooves that form the roots of salsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to a free audio download featuring both historic Cuban recordings and Carlos performing each exercise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than offering simplified adaptations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe True Cuban Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents the music in its full rhythmic depth — helping bassists internalize tumbao construction, stylistic nuances, and the subtle interplay between bass and percussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is essential study for any bassist serious about Latin music, and valuable reference material for arrangers, composers, and rhythm section players as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 63 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/True_Caban_Bass_-_Lagrimas_Negras.pdf?v=1781916123\" title=\"True Cuban Bass - Sample Song\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLágrimas Negras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Audio: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/True_Cuban_Bass_Track9.mp3?v=1781916127\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"True Cuban Bass - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLágrimas Negras\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“This is a magnificent book which will bring all bassists closer to authentic Latin music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chucho Valdés\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A musical lifesaver for any musician wishing to dig a little deeper into the wonders of Cuban music.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rebeca Mauleón\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Great information for any musician interested in the inside of the Afro-Cuban bass. From traditional to contemporary bass, this book is a must for all levels. Great job!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Oscar Stagnaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An exceptional book written by two authorities on Afro-Cuban music. For the intermediate or professional bassist, this is it! For the composer or arranger, this is the definitive source of information on the subject.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Victor Mendoza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBassist Carlos Del Puerto is a living legend of Afro-Cuban music. As a founding member of the seminal fusion group Irakere — alongside Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, and Chucho Valdés — he helped create a new genre of Cuban jazz fusion and has remained a central figure in Afro-Cuban music ever since.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168654979263,"sku":"132","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168655012031,"sku":"e132","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-true-cuban-bass-by-carlos-del-puerto-and-silvio-vergara.jpg?v=1774648465"},{"product_id":"three-note-voicings-and-beyond","title":"Three-note Voicings and Beyond","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a complete guide to three-note jazz guitar voicings and related topics for everyone from intermediate guitarists who are new to jazz, up to very advanced players. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book develops a unique “dynamic” concept of harmony where three independently moving lines team up to create beautiful harmonies that are valuable for comping, chord melodies and chordal jazz improvisations. \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 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-note “shell” voicings and special derived comp voicings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompete triad review including all close and open inversions on all strings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA section on developing “walking” guitar voicings, harmonized bass lines perfect for accompaniment in situations where no bass or keyboard is present \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSections on triad applications such as “slash” chords, Upper Structures, hexatonic triad-pairs and special “hybrid” voicings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartal and Secundal voicings perfect for modal comping and soloing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop-2 reductions perfect for melody harmonizations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvious of pianists using lush “Shearing” style block chords? Here's a complete method to develop a realistic simulation on guitar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus much more! Hundreds and hundreds of examples in both music notation and guitar grids. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 200 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 1 - Three-Note “Shell” Voicings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 4 - Walking the Blues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Three-note_Voicings_and_Beyond_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781915892\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Three-note Voicings and Beyond - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 8 - Quartal Harmony and Secundal Harmony\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”Randy Vincent is an extraordinary musician who also happens to play the guitar. With this book, he gives a real life approach to voicing chords on the instrument that will allow both the student and the professional a clear way to illuminate harmonies in the most sensible and transparent way. With almost every student I have had I have stressed the issue of getting the most mileage out of the least notes whenever possible. This book lays it out in clear and concise terms.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Pat Metheny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”What a great book! Randy Vincent has given us a huge amount of material we guitar players can use when we're listening and reacting to what's going on around us. This is so practical — and so rare! Thanks, Randy!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Jim Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is amazing. It shines a light on the incredible potential of 3-note voicings, and their ability to imply the most colorful and vivid harmonic landscapes. Randy illuminates the path of discovery in the most natural and eloquent way, guiding you into how to practice and implement these concepts in real life musical scenarios. I consider the topics explored in this book to be the foundation of how I like to look at harmony on the guitar. From triad pairs to the way he discusses harmonizing melodies, I feel Randy offers the finest and most comprehensive course for the modern guitarist. Thank you Randy!”\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-050fcee2-7fff-5b39-57ae-732e0e3b0d42\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Julian Lage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRandy Vincent is a seasoned jazz guitarist based in the SF 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 website at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/randyvincent.com\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/randyvincent.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168653930687,"sku":"180","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168653963455,"sku":"e180","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/three-note-voicings-and-beyond-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774648587"},{"product_id":"syncopation-companion","title":"Syncopation Companion","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a deep, creative expansion of Ted Reed's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It seeks to recast and reinterpret familiar 8th note rhythmic figures (using half-time 4\/4, 8th note triplet, 6\/4, and 12\/8 interpretations) to expand the possibilities hidden within Ted’s universally studied textbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Bryan Bowman's book is a beautifully useful tool. I am looking forward to utilizing it with my students as well as on my own practice pad.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an integrated approach to rudimental drumming, which involves learning specific sticking formulas and rhythmic treatments of a four-bar phrase, and then activating them by sight-reading through numerous rhythmic etudes in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowman explores many ways \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be applied to the drum set within the context of Jazz, Afro Cuban, and Brazilian styles. He also provides an extensive study of jazz comping possibilities inspired by famous drummers such as Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, and many others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe’s also created over 280 short videos of each exercise, which will help guide you through the text: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@syncopationcompanion6737\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Syncopation Companion Exercise Videos Playlist\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExercise Videos for Syncopation Companion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2b9a93f3-7fff-948b-495a-6f329a9fdef3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@syncopationcompanion6737\/playlists\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a launching pad for fun and creative exploration for intermediate to advanced students who are ready to read between the lines of syncopated rhythmic figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a must-have book for those who seek to improve their rudimental technique, sight-reading, and four-way coordination on the drum set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 172 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781885876\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-558d9744-7fff-55fc-a5aa-2c131e9dd3ad\"\u003eImportant Note: You must also own Ted Reed's Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer to make full use of this book. \u003c\/b\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\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781885876\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781885877\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Snare Drum Rudiments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Syncopation_Companion_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781885877\" title=\"Syncopation Companion - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Linear Applications with Bass Drum Fill-Ins\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“My course of study as an aspiring drummer did not include working out of Ted Reed's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSyncopation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ebook, much to my regret in later years. My sense of having missed out on some essential training was somewhat offset by my mistrust or misunderstanding of the Reed book and its intended goals. Bryan Bowman's revisit and expansion on the topics of syncopation and rudimental drumming bridges the gap for me, as I'm sure it will for many other drummers — as well as providing a beautifully useful tool for students of the Reed, Dawson and Wilcoxin methods and etudes. I am looking forward to utilizing this book with my students as well as on my own practice pad.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“As a drummer myself I've found Bowman's book hard to put down. It's brimming with great content for drummers of every genre. Bowman's idea of presenting a second stave above the exercise, highlighting just the accents is a noticeably nice touch to help grasp the accents added to various patterns. This also helps students not so proficient in reading rhythm develop their reading chops. He succeeds in what he sets out to do, namely help build strong technique, independence of limbs, reading and, above all, strong musicality. Drummers, go get this book.” \u003cbr\u003e— The Jazz Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168648753343,"sku":"231","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168648786111,"sku":"e231","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/syncopation-companion-by-bryan-bowman.jpg?v=1774643854"},{"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. The idea of students having a set group of rhythms to build on is great. I especially find chapter 14 useful. It is tough sometimes to get kids to improvise, they don't know what to think about. To give them an extended list that they can have in front of them is priceless. There are so many ways I can incorporate this into my program. Thank you for taking the time to put this all down and share it with everyone.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tracy Walsh DeRagon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Music Coordinator, K-12 Ballston Spa (NY) Central School District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTom Kamp is a versatile musician known for his skills in trombone, teaching, and composition. He serves as a band director for Berkeley Heights Public Schools in New Jersey and has over 30 years of private teaching experience, specializing in low brass and jazz improvisation. Career highlights include performances at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and Birdland jazz club, as well as unique gigs like playing with the Woody Herman Orchestra and backing the Temptations and the Four Tops. 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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. His research focuses on the blues oeuvre of John Coltrane.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168160313535,"sku":"220","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168160346303,"sku":"e220","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Rhythm_Changes_Guide.jpg?v=1745479783"},{"product_id":"playing-for-singers-art-of-accompaniment-for-the-jazz-or-cabaret-piano-player","title":"Playing for Singers: Art of Accompaniment for the Jazz or Cabaret Piano Player","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster the Art of Accompanying Jazz \u0026amp; Cabaret Singers at the Piano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique book covers all the fundamentals of playing for vocalists. W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehether or not you’re an experienced accompanist, this book answers the essential question: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do you make a singer sound their absolute best?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeteran pianist, arranger, and music director Mike Greensill draws on decades of experience accompanying world-class vocalists to reveal the craft behind great accompaniment — particularly when performing songs from ‘Great American Songbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \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 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to accompany singers as a solo pianist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuo and Trio accompaniment. What happens when we add bass and drums? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe art of “out of tempo” accompaniment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanist as arranger\/composer, including the skills needed to put together readable, good-looking charts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanist as music director - A survey of all the myriad duties of a musical director, from conducting the band, to running rehearsals, to helping write and organize vocalist's shows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNuggets of wisdom from the great accompanists - accompaniment philosophies and tricks of the trade from Norman Simmons, Jimmy Rowles, Bill Charlap, Christian Jacob, Tedd Firth, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA useful book for singers, as well as pianists, since it sheds much light on the intimate relationship between the two! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 121 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Playing_for_Singers_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781816648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Playing for Singers - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Playing_for_Singers_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781816648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Playing for Singers - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\"The Lady's In Love With You\"\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Playing_for_Singers_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781816648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Playing for Singers - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBallad Comping with Bass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In a world deeply populated with music books, this is a special one that teaches how to accompany in an insightful and approachable way. Thanks to Mike's musical wisdom and experience, it fills a gap that finally addresses how to really do it!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Michael Feinstein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mike Greensill's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying for Singers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a most valuable and thorough resource and reference, a welcome addition to every accompanist's library. . . Bravo Mike!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Lee Musiker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanist to Tony Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mike has done the impossible — he has examined and dissected just about every aspect of collaboration with an artist, and done it mightily well.. A must-read for any budding music director, arranger and pianist — this is a terrific book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John McDaniel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Broadway musical director, conductor, arranger, and TV show b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eand leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMike Greensill is a pianist, arranger, and musical director based in San Francisco. He has toured internationally, released 20 albums with vocalist Wesla Whitfield, and arranged for orchestras including the Boston Pops. Mike frequently performs jazz and accompanies high-profile vocal talents.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168071053503,"sku":"189","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168071086271,"sku":"e189","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/playing-for-singers-the-mike-greensill-method-by-mike-greensill.jpg?v=1774643755"},{"product_id":"new-orleans-trumpet-a-down-home-conservatory-method","title":"New Orleans Trumpet: A Down-Home Conservatory Method","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Orleans Trumpet: A Down Home Conservatory Method\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an insider’s view of what you need to know in order to play New Orleans-style trumpet. Along with details about living the good life in the Crescent City, this book presents often-elusive music theory concepts in an easy-to-understand, enjoyable manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis method:\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\u003eProvides a personal explanation of all the building blocks necessary to play New Orleans-style jazz trumpet, from a working jazz musician in NOLA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides correct chord charts for essential trad jazz songs, to be used in conjunction with the iRealPro play-along app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGives a local’s perspective on the Big Easy’s history, culture, food, and customs and how these all relate to jazz. A most enjoyable read!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDoes not contain endless technical exercises, it teaches how music works, so you can start to create your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 110 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/New_Orleans_Trumpet_-Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781814574\" title=\"New Orleans Trumpet - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\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\/New_Orleans_Trumpet_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781814574\" title=\"New Orleans Trumpet - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/New_Orleans_Trumpet_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781814574\" title=\"New Orleans Trumpet - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFingerings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/New_Orleans_Trumpet_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781814574\" title=\"New Orleans Trumpet - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTriads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/New_Orleans_Trumpet_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781814574\" title=\"New Orleans Trumpet - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBourbon Street chord chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio Track: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"New Orleans Trumpet A Down-Home Conservatory Method - Sample Audio Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661712.mp3?v=1783016376\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBourbon Street Parade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is an indispensable guide to nearly everything a trumpet (or cornet) player needs to know about playing traditional jazz. It's taken me a lifetime to learn much of the material in Mr. Thornton's book – which is a treasure trove of information covering everything from the basics of playing the trumpet, to the theory of traditional jazz, to how to lead a band. This is required reading for anyone interested in playing traditional jazz. I could've used the book 50 years ago when I started playing!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chris Tyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jazz educator, early jazz expert, and trumpet\/cornet player who's recorded 50+ New Orleans style jazz albums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“An excellent book, which deserves to be read cover to cover by any trumpet player, amateur or professional, wishing to learn about New Orleans trumpet. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in a valuable insight into the world of the New Orleans trumpet player.” \u003cbr\u003e— Peter Rudeforth, trumpet player with the legendary Chris Barber Band\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-669e5ddd-7fff-d2f0-d3b2-0b93b23588f4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167540572351,"sku":"213","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167540605119,"sku":"e213","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/new-orleans-trumpet-a-down-home-conservatory-method-by-jim-thornton.jpg?v=1774643738"},{"product_id":"muy-caliente-afro-cuban-play-along-cd-book","title":"Muy Caliente! 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A unique collection of jazz etudes for the contemporary trumpet player, featuring a free CD download with all of the etudes played by Dave Douglas, Ingrid Jensen, Scott Wendholt, Terell Stafford, Nicholas Marchione, and the author Cameron Pearce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book of challenging yet highly enjoyable etudes is meant to improve the technical and musical skills of the accomplished trumpet player.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing new compositions for solo trumpet - as well as new melodies over popular standards such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Not for Me, All the Things You Are,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoneysuckle Rose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombines a variety of stylistic elements ranging from the very early stages of Jazz to the newer harmonic and intervallic concepts yielding a very creative and beautiful set of studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 43 pages, includes an accompanying CD download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\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“Finally, an etude book for contemporary trumpet players that is both inspiring and musically applicable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ingrid Jensen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Etudes for Solo Trumpet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eby trumpeter\/composer Cameron Pearce is one of the finest etude books to hit the market in quite some time. A must for the seasoned professional searching for fresh materials as well as the aspiring player seeking to raise her\/his 'game.'” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ray Vega\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A fantastic practice environment. After a month of practicing from Cameron's book my sound is more focused, the slots are more defined and I am more confident while taking chances in my melodic lines. And it's thrilling to hear my favorite trumpet players perform the etudes. I recommend this book to all!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tim Hagans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“These etudes are great! They are very well-crafted and musical! I am reminded, as I listen back to the tracks I played on, just how challenging they can be as well. I know you will enjoy these.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Scott Wendholt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCameron Pearce is a multifaceted musician in New Zealand, both as an educator at CPIT's Bachelor of Musical Arts and as a renowned performer, composer, and arranger. As a trumpeter, he has collaborated with notable artists like Diana Krall, Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Hayley Westenra, and Bobby Shew, among others. Cameron's arranging and composition skills span various genres, working with renowned entities such as the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonic, and Showbiz Christchurch. He holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts from CPIT and a Master of Arts from Queens College, New York, having been mentored by acclaimed figures like Michael Phillip Mossman. Cameron's discography includes a jazz duo album with pianist David Berkman.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167529332927,"sku":"208","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167529365695,"sku":"e208","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Modern_Etudes_for_Solo_Trumpet.jpg?v=1745479771"},{"product_id":"minor-is-major","title":"Minor is Major","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Minor Key Harmony with The Definitive Guide for Jazz Improvisers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinor is Major!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most comprehensive book ever published on mastering minor key harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you get a bit fuzzier on what notes and patterns to use when tunes leave the major key? We've got the solution! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinor is Major!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will give you hundreds of ways to negotiate your way through chord progressions in minor keys, including scale choices, 'hidden chords' within those scales, and melodic patterns based on the intervals in the scale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a clear explanation of the harmonic and melodic minor scale, including a detailed analysis of their theoretical properties and their many uses in improvisation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes analysis of how the diminished, whole-tone, pentatonic, hexatonic, and hybrid scales can also be applied to minor-key progressions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes etudes to help the reader hear and play melodic ideas derived from the scales in common harmonic contexts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes an extended Appendix of exercises to help the reader gain mastery over the scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains numerous transcriptions of great jazz improvisers such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown, McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson and Chick Corea, and important jazz composers such as Billy Strayhorn, Horace Silver, Dizzy Gillespie, and Wayne Shorter, showing how they make use of the harmonic and melodic minor scales. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 150 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Minor_is_Major_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781757223\" title=\"Minor is Major - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 4-5\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Minor_is_Major_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781757223\" title=\"Minor is Major - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 11-13\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Minor_is_Major_-_Appendix.pdf?v=1781757223\" title=\"Minor is Major - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Serious about Practicing Scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In order to improvise in jazz, one needs a clear understanding of harmonic structures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinor is Major!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a thoughtful and thorough examination of chords, scales, and how they work. 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":"method-for-chromatic-harmonica","title":"Method for Chromatic Harmonica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Complete Jazz Harmonica Method Ever Published | New Expand Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the first comprehensive method for the Chromatic Harmonica that treats it like a musical instrument in all respects! It’s been instantly received as the definitive method chromatic harmonica, and is now the best-selling book on the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMethod for Chromatic Harmonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for everyone, from beginning to advanced players, in any style of music. It includes a great full-length play-along CD download to practice with. Each track has one version with, and one without, the author playing the tune or exercise. \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\u003eHundreds of exercises to develop technical proficiency in every key, as well as rhythmic awareness and melodic fluency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercises written in musical notation, not tablature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull of tunes to practice, arpeggio studies, scale studies, sight-reading studies, sound production tips, and special harmonica techniques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn hour-long play-along CD download! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 100 more pages have been added to the original book, including two iconic Toots Thielemans' solos! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 240 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Method for Chromatic Harmonica - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Method_for_Chromatic_Harmonica_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781756841\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Method for Chromatic Harmonica - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Method_for_Chromatic_Harmonica_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781756841\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercises on the Middle Octave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Method for Chromatic Harmonica - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Method_for_Chromatic_Harmonica_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781756841\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Other Keys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9781883217716_p132.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9781883217716_p18.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9781883217716_p132.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Method for Chromatic Harmonica - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217716-09.mp3?v=1783015403\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #9\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Method for Chromatic Harmonica - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9781883217716-25.mp3?v=1783015403\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #25\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very good place to start to learn how to play the chromatic harmonica. I have deep respect for the author's efforts in this method book.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Toots Thielemans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“At last, a method for jazz harmonica! Max de Aloe's book finally closes a big gap. Well-written and full of understanding, Max's book will be the reference for some time to come.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hendrik Meurkens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is the finest chromatic harmonica method book I've seen and I use mine daily. It is on my most highly recommended list of tutorial material, and I'm sure you'll love it.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Kettlewell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, host of Masters of Harmonica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167515144383,"sku":"186","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167515177151,"sku":"e186","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/method-for-chromatic-harmonica-new-expanded-edition-by-max-de-aloe.jpg?v=1774643719"},{"product_id":"metaphors-for-the-musician-perspectives-from-a-jazz-pianist","title":"Metaphors for the Musician: Perspectives from a Jazz Pianist","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphors for the Musician\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a uniquely insightful book that will help any musician see music from a new perspective. It’s an approachable and hands-on theory and improvising book, with countless gems and a human touch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphors for the Musician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives insights into almost every aspect of jazz musicianship, including scale\/chord theory, practice strategies, composing techniques, performance psychology and how to create the states of mind that produce the best improvisations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for any level of player, on any instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphors for the Musician\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eprovides numerous exercises throughout to help you turn these concepts into musical reality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerious jazz pianists will find valuable information about chord voicings and comping, while novices will benefit from fresh approaches to scales and inversions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 330 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781755320\" title=\"Metaphors for the Musician - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781755320\" title=\"Metaphors for the Musician - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe endless 8th drill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781755320\" title=\"Metaphors for the Musician - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe various scales that can be used over a G7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781755320\" title=\"Metaphors for the Musician - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe blues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781755320\" title=\"Metaphors for the Musician - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe diminished scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_-_Sample_Page_5.pdf?v=1781755320\" title=\"Metaphors for the Musician - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKeyboard chart with blues scale fingerings\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“Randy knows how to break things down so a student can actually understand it. This book is chock full of great gems that both students and professional players could really benefit from.” \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“\u003cem\u003eMetaphors for the Musician\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent tool for students and teachers alike.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— George Cables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy talks about the experience, the real-time event, the nuts-and-bolts reality of making music from the heart. I recommend this book to anyone who is serious about music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jessica Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Never pedantic, this book moves in a logical, step-by-step, “hands-on” and easy to understand manner. It helped solidify and codify many things I 'knew' but had never been able to articulate. I highly recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphors for the Musician\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bill Mays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRandy Halberstadt is a prominent pianist in the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, known for his versatility in various jazz genres. He has collaborated with notable artists like Herb Ellis, Terry Gibbs, and Joe LaBarbera. In 1990, he graced the stage at the Monterey Jazz Festival with drummer Mel Brown. Additionally, Randy has played with the Seattle Symphony and is the regular pianist for the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44167509147839,"sku":"140","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44167509180607,"sku":"e140","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Metaphors_for_the_Musician_Perspectives_from_a_Jazz_Pianist.jpg?v=1745479769"},{"product_id":"line-games-an-in-depth-study-of-single-note-lines-for-guitar","title":"Line Games: An In-Depth Study of Single-Note Lines for Guitar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake your jazz improvisation to the next level with single-note lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you wonder why lots of practice on scales and arpeggios hasn't made you feel fluent and creative when soloing? 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Randy Vincent goes into his subjects, which include a novel take on hexatonic applications, chromatic neighbor tones, and various scale forms and arpeggios, with unprecedented thoroughness. \u003cem\u003eI highly recommend it.\u003c\/em\u003e” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ben Monder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“With all the books on jazz improvisation available I didn't think it was possible to find one that offers a new perspective but Randy Vincent's \u003cem\u003eLine Games\u003c\/em\u003e does just that. \u003cem\u003eIt's a great book!\u003c\/em\u003e There is a whole lot of material here and I'm looking forward to working with it for a long time. 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It is the most in-depth study of Latin bass playing ever published, and will take you from student to practitioner of this beautiful art form.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Authentic tumbao construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Afro-Cuban bass phrasing and variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brazilian groove interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• South American rhythmic concepts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Latin jazz applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stylistic nuance across multiple traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains over 250 pages of transcriptions of Grammy-winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro playing each exercise (bassist with Paquito d’Rivera, the Caribbean Jazz Project, plus a Berklee professor, etc.). Learn from some of the best! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is a 3 CD Download with audio of Oscar playing each exercise. The bass track can also be removed, so you can play-along with the world-class rhythm section yourself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOscar Stagnaro, bass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRebeca Mauleón, piano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrestes Vilato, percussion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDario Eskenazi, piano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Walker, drums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 262 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Audio:\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuaracha 2-3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Bass_Book_Track1.mp3?v=1783013132\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Track #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=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Latin_Bass_Book_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781746537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSamba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Latin Bass Book - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Latin_Bass_Book_Track20.mp3?v=1783013132\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Track #20\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“By far the most detailed and thorough Latin bass instructional we have seen. A must-have if you are, or would like to be, a bass player with Latin chops.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Descarga Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“One of the most comprehensive studies published on Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles of bass playing. This book is a must for any serious student of the bass.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Latin Beat Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“An indispensable learning and practice tool. This book acts as a personal master class with Stagnaro. Part of the joy of this book is just to engulf yourself in the sound and rhythmic feel of Stagnaro's bass lines on the audio downloads. They are tight and solid and really open up creative ways of playing a bass part throughout an endless array of Latin and related music styles. This book is so full of great ideas and helpful hints that bassists looking to learn about the intricacies of playing Latin jazz can't go wrong.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Down Beat Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeruvian musician Oscar Stagnaro initially studied at the Conservatory of Music in Lima and worked as a session musician there. Relocating to the U.S. in 1979, he furthered his studies with Mike Marra and Jerry Bergonzi. Oscar's expertise in Jazz, Fusion, Latin, and other music styles has made him a sought-after performer on the East Coast and globally. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, earning him four Grammy Awards from six nominations. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166615367871,"sku":"133","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166615400639,"sku":"e133","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-latin-bass-book-by-oscar-stagnaro-and-chuck-sher.jpg?v=1774646287"},{"product_id":"language-of-the-masters-transcriptions-and-etudes-of-10-great-latin-percussion-artists","title":"Language of the Masters: Transcriptions and Etudes of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn the Language Expressed by the Legends of Latin Percussion \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Masters: Transcriptions and Etudes of 10 Great Latin Percussion Artists \u003c\/em\u003eby Michael Spiro and Michael Coletti is the first comprehensive analytical study of the greatest figures in Afro-Cuban and Latin percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to move beyond patterns and truly understand how master percussionists think, phrase, and improvise, this book gives you direct access to their musical language. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGetting inside the minds of these artists will help you find your own voice as you become more fluent in the language of Latin Percussion improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of generic exercises, Spiro and Coletti present detailed transcriptions of classic recorded solos from ten of the most talented musicians — revealing the rhythmic logic, phrasing devices, motivic development, and stylistic nuances that define the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you’ll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Three transcribed solos from each of 10 legendary percussionists\u003cbr\u003e• A written etude distilling the essence of each artist’s style\u003cbr\u003e• Play-along tracks for every etude — first with the solo performed, then accompaniment-only for practice\u003cbr\u003e• A 16-page overview by Michael Spiro explaining how to study, internalize, and apply the material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURED ARTISTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-condensed table-borderless\" style=\"width: 45.501%; height: 94px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eArmando Peraza\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTito Puente\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eRay Barretto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eManny Oquendo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eTata Guines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eGuillermo Barreto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eJohnny Rodriguez\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eYeyito\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.8479%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMongo Santamaria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.0542%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eOrestes Vilato\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Plus a bonus Giovanni Hidalgo transcription!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"star-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for intermediate to advanced percussionists, serious students of salsa and Latin jazz, and musicians preparing for academic or professional auditions. It is absolutely the first collected study of its kind, giving these masters the analysis and respect they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost importantly, by studying their language deeply, you begin to develop your own voice within the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c8f58058-7fff-ae9e-3d2c-492993e3920e\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book allows us to walk through the minds of the legends whose legacies inspire us still.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Karl Perazzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 127 pages, 20 downloadable audio tracks, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781746016\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\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\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781746017\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Language of Improvisation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Language_of_the_Masters_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781746016\" title=\"The Language of the Masters - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRay Barretto - Etude #7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217881-13.mp3?v=1783012900\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Language of The Masters Sample Audio - Ray Barretto - Etude #7\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRay Barretto - Etude #7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMichael Spiro is internationally recognized as one of the foremost percussionists in Latin music. He has performed with Afro-Cuban legends such as Cachao, Eddie Palmieri, and Changuito, as well as artists including Ella Fitzgerald, David Byrne, McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Gilberto Gil, and Toninho Horta. A Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer, he has appeared on thousands of recordings and is the author of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Conga Drummer's Guidebook\" href=\"\/products\/conga-drummers-guidebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Conga Drummer’s Guidebook\u003c\/a\u003e. He currently serves as Professor of Music at Indiana University.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166614450367,"sku":"202","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166614483135,"sku":"e202","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Language_of_the_Masters_Transcriptions_of_Latin_Percussion_Artists.jpg?v=1745479766"},{"product_id":"the-jazz-theory-book","title":"The Jazz Theory Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Jazz Theory Book for All Musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in university programs world-wide and endorsed by jazz legends, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is simply the most authoritative book on the subject.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in the language of the working musician, this book is easy to read and beginner-friendly. At the same time, it's the most comprehensive study of jazz harmony and theory ever published. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 500 pages of text and more than 750 musical examples, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes you from the most basic techniques such as chord construction and the II-V-I progression through: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I've Got Rhythm” Changes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlash Chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBebop and Pentatonic Scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to read lead sheets and memorize tunes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn in-depth study of reharmonization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to his enormous educational contributions, Mark Levine spent many years working with Bobby Hutcherson, Cal Tjader, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, and many other jazz greats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 522 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781906598\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781906598\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter One | Basic Theory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Theory_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781906598\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter Eight | Playing “Outside”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mark Levine has done it again, but this time he has created the most comprehensive and complete theory book I've ever seen. It is really user-friendly and is written in a clear and comfortable style. It has excellent musical examples pertinent to the text and is also very inspiring and gives a lot of practical advice you don't find in most theory books. Again, a great job! Highly recommended.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There's a Mark Levine book called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I would suggest getting it and doing two pages a day just to study it and learn to read some basic piano, even if you can only pick out one note at a time. As you work through it you'll notice the way you hear and the way you sing will automatically start to change. It's like looking at the world and not knowing it's all blurry — you can make your way through, but then you get glasses and everything gets clearer and clearer. I think that's really important.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Esperanza Spalding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“The Jazz Theory Book should be in every musician's library regardless of the level of their ability.” \u003cbr\u003e— James Moody\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Mark has done it again and the music world is grateful. 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invaluable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 68 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Songs for the Student Violinist - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Songs_for_the_Student_Violinist_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781745390\" 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 rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Songs for the Student Violinist - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Songs_for_the_Student_Violinist_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781745390\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAfter You’ve Gone - violin part\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Songs for the Student Violinist - 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Students learn tunes commonly found in the jazz canon and learn accessible improvisational techniques using rhythm, embellishment, and the blues. This book is a wonderful supplement to the Suzuki method!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Matt Turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Cellist, Jazz \u0026amp; Improvisational Music Department, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is full of important information for any aspiring musician that would like to open their minds to the language of jazz and improvisation. With clear laid-out steps in learning how to play tunes, this book should set up all the important foundations for future roads in improvisation.” \u003cbr\u003e— Avi Friedlander, Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“An excellent introduction for young violinists to the uniquely American art form of jazz and improv! The brief histories about some of our jazz greats are just wonderful. 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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-singers-guidebook","title":"Jazz Singer's Guidebook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Practical Method for Serious Vocalists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, a clear, step-by-step approach for serious singers who want to improve their grasp of jazz harmony and gain a deeper understanding of music fundamentals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to accompany yourself, write lead sheets, understand the structure of the music deeply, and improve your scatting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Singer's Guidebook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers all the instrumental, theoretical and ear training requirements that you need in order to gain control of the music you are singing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Harmony Book\" href=\"\/products\/jazz-harmony-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Harmony Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, David Berkman is a top-notch New York pianist with years of experience playing with vocalists and helping them become real members of a jazz band.\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\u003eThe basic piano skills necessary to accompany yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harmonic basis of the melody of songs\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 vary melodies\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 develop a greater awareness of the important harmonic details of songs.\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 write a lead sheet and how to evaluate the chord changes that are on a lead sheet\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 hear tensions and chord tones on chords\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 know and hear the appropriate chord scale for each chord change\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 improvise from chord scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWays to improve your intonation for scatting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus hundreds of suggestions and exercises for scatting, composing, transcribing, understanding jazz vocabulary and increasing what you have to say as an improvising musician.\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\u003eAlso includes a CD download demonstrating many of the exercises in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“I have a vision for you, and for some of you this is radically different from what your musical life has been like up until now. I imagine that you can spend hours productively studying, singing, playing the piano, analyzing harmony, writing changes, and ultimately arranging and composing interesting music. This isn't something that is reserved for genius singers, or something that only pianists and arrangers have the license to do. It's a kind of practice that you can do, and you can see steady progress and musical growth through doing it. This sort of practice can change the way you hear music and sing it. It will make you more fun to work with and it will enrich your musical life.” \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e— David Berkman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 142 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Singer’s Guidebook - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Singer_s_Guidebook_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781726650\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Singer’s Guidebook - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Singer_s_Guidebook_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781726650\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBecoming a Functional Pianist\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Singer’s Guidebook - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Singer_s_Guidebook_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781726649\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Tetrachord Approach to Chord Scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Singer’s Guidebook - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217628-17.mp3?v=1783012538\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 17\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Jazz Singer’s Guidebook - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217628-18.mp3?v=1783012538\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 18\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“One of my favorites — a great book with wonderful step-by-step exercises to help a singer be more fluent.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kate McGarry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I highly endorse this book for singers and sure wish it had been on the scene when I was growing up. David Berkman is a wonderful pianist and human being. How great of him to take the time to get a book like this together for us. Bless him.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Sheila Jordan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003cem\u003ejazz singer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“David Berkman is one of the top jazz pianists working today and he brings his experience as an accompanist and as a teacher of jazz voice students to this incredible book - not only very useful to singers, but to educators alike!! A must have!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dena De Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003cem\u003ejazz vocalist, recording artist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Great book! Insightful, practical, entertaining. Finally a book for vocalists that is very well organized and clearly laid out. Thank you David!” \u003cbr\u003e— Christine Correa, \u003cem\u003evocal studies, Columbia University, NYC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166574997695,"sku":"176","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166575030463,"sku":"e176","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Singers_Guidebook.jpg?v=1745479763"},{"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-saxophone-book","title":"Jazz Saxophone Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate guide to playing jazz saxophone — for everyone from beginners to working musicians.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a complete method for learning to speak the jazz language on your horn. Rooted in practical skills and going far beyond theory, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Saxophone Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will greatly improve your ability to construct beautiful, flowing solo lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Mintzer, Bob Sheppard, George Garzone, Jamey Aebersold, David Berkman, Walt Weiskopf, Steve Wilson, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe book includes access to over 30 videos of the author demonstrating ideas in the book. To give you concrete examples of each idea there are hundreds of transcribed examples of solo phrases by the masters of jazz saxophone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the beginning improviser, we cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Creative ways to work on sound, time and building a jazz vocabulary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Connecting your soloing with your internal singing voice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Foundational jazz harmony - what you need to know to start swinging! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor intermediate players, the book offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— In-depth treatment of jazz harmony, with copious examples from the masters of the tradition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ideas for becoming a musical storyteller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Skills needed to show up at a jam session and confidently perform a tune \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more advanced players, the book discusses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Using advanced harmony to build and release tension \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Taking jazz vocabulary, harmony and form into the realm of freedom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— How to practice efficiently to become a well-rounded, continually improving soloist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 262 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Saxophone_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781721533\" title=\"The Jazz Saxophone Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Saxophone_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781721533\" title=\"The Jazz Saxophone Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e43-44\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Saxophone_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781721533\" title=\"The Jazz Saxophone Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e145-146\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This amazing book is a comprehensive method to playing and improvising. I am on the same page with everything Tim is saying. A great book!” \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“A masterpiece of valuable jazz information. A must-have book for all jazz teachers and serious students.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A concise and thorough book on how to play saxophone in a jazz setting. Highly recommended for students of jazz music.” \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“Many concepts in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Saxophone Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are very similar to my own. Very clear and informative. I like it!” \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\u003eGrammy nominated saxophonist and author Tim Armacost is one of the most important improvisers on the New York scene today. He has toured around the world, both as a sideman and a band leader, with jazz greats including Al Foster, Jimmy Cobb, Kenny Barron, Tom Harrell, Billy Hart, Jeff “Tain” Watts and the New York Standards Quartet. Tim has recorded 16 critically acclaimed albums as a leader, performed on more than 60 as a sideman, and has composed and arranged for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He is a faculty member at Queens College in New York City and the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, and has conducted master classes at universities on four continents. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166366658751,"sku":"234","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166366691519,"sku":"e234","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-saxophone-book-by-tim-armacost.jpg?v=1774645467"},{"product_id":"jazz-piano-masterclass-with-mark-levine-the-drop-2-book","title":"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"202\"\u003eThe Complete Guide to Drop 2 Voicings \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Drop 2 Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the first and only publication to explore the 4-note, block-chord approach to jazz piano playing — as used by piano masters like Kenny Barron, McCoy Tyner, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton and Bill Evans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, world-renowned educator and pianist Mark Levine provides a comprehensive, step-by-step, beginning to advanced Masterclass on this fascinating approach to voicing chords. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the book are complete chapters on: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basic Drop 2 approach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore advanced Drop 2 techniques \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoloing and 'comping' in Drop 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques for effectively practicing Drop 2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" title=\"Sher Music Co. Audio Downloads Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCD download\u003c\/a\u003e is included of Mark demonstrating each exercise! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an invaluable window into the harmonic minds of some of jazz’s greatest piano players, from the best-selling author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-jazz-piano-book\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Piano Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-jazz-theory-book\" title=\"The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Theory Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mark-levine-collection\" title=\"Books by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 68 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Piano_Masterclass_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781721221\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Piano_Masterclass_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781721222\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Piano_Masterclass_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781721221\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnclosures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-32.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #32\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-39.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #39\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-55.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack # 55\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217474-63.mp3?v=1783011660\" title=\"Jazz Piano Masterclass with Mark Levine: The Drop 2 Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack # 63\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mark Levine is a wellspring of knowledge on modern jazz piano playing. His books are invaluable tools in aiding the aspiring pianist. Furthermore, his brilliant playing is proof that he knows what he's talking about.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mulgrew Miller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a must for any musician wanting to understand more fully the inner workings of jazz.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Broadbent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"202\"\u003e“This is the meat and potatoes of jazz piano playing. These voicings will make you sound like a real jazz piano player in no time.” \u003cbr\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166365053119,"sku":"161","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital","offer_id":44166365085887,"sku":"e161","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-piano-masterclass-the-drop-2-book-by-mark-levine.jpg?v=1774643473"},{"product_id":"the-jazz-piano-book","title":"The Jazz Piano Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis has been the best-selling jazz piano method book for decades because it is complete, superbly organized, and will lead you to develop your musical abilities to the fullest. It is written in the language of working musicians, and does not read like a dry academic textbook, even though it is used in universities world-wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Levine was a unique force in jazz, someone who was a master musician and also gifted in his ability to explain the steps to get to that level of excellence. Becoming a skilled jazz pianist is a lifetime’s work, but following the clear instructions laid out in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Piano Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will ensure that you are on the right path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains complete discussions of intervals and triads, the major modes and II-V-I progressions, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, adding notes to 3-note voicings, tritone substitution, left-hand voicings, altering notes in left-hand stride and Bud Powell voicings, block chords, comping ...and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGlowing endorsements from dozens of the world’s finest jazz pianists and educators have solidified The Jazz Piano Book as a must-read for every serious piano student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 300 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Piano_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781906424\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Piano_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781906424\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntervals and Triads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Piano_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781906424\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTritone Substitution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is one of the finest new jazz instruction books on the market. Written by an experienced, professional jazz player, the book is practical and unpretentious, with lots of valuable information for the beginning, intermediate or advanced improviser. The informality of his style cannot hide Mark's seriousness, attention to detail and true love of jazz piano.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I really like this book because it covers all the bases. An invaluable resource for any keyboard player.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“For anyone who is interested in acquiring the basics of contemporary jazz piano playing, this book is a must!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hal Galper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A brilliant, comprehensive, exciting and highly readable book. It unlocks door after door of contemporary piano jazz sounds.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Down Beat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a great book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eddie Palmieri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166363087039,"sku":"130","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166363119807,"sku":"e130","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-piano-book-by-mark-levine.jpg?v=1774646103"},{"product_id":"jazz-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":"jazz-guitar-voicings-volume-1-the-drop-2-book","title":"Jazz Guitar Voicings Volume 1: The Drop 2 Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave you ever wondered how guitarists like Joe Pass, Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall find such full, luscious voicings for their chord melody playing? Well, much of that sound is based on the \"Drop 2\" principle of chord voicings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by veteran guitarist and best-selling author Randy Vincent, explains exactly how you can get that same sound for yourself! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I'm so thrilled to see a book by my greatest teacher, Randy Vincent! Randy's deep musical and theoretical understanding of the guitar have been invaluable to me. His book provides insight into the orchestral qualities of the guitar and how to apply this knowledge to any musical context.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulian Lage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book covers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll the basic principals of drop 2 melody harmonization including passing tones and extension tones as well as basic chord tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical, guitar-friendly methods for creating hip, modern sounds by \"tweaking\" the basic drop 2 voicings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear methods for soloing and comping in drop 2, including melodic enclosures, special guitar-oriented chromatic effects, and a system of modal drop 2 harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn organized practice routine, including fingerboard diagrams as well as standard notation, to fully develop all the concepts mentioned above in a hands-on approach, with a minimum of theory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book not only demystifies drop 2 voicings, it guides you through a hands-on process for mastering them. Vincent’s method is refreshingly clear and designed specifically for guitarists who want to expand their harmonic vocabulary and comping ability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a 2 CD download of Randy Vincent demonstrating each exercise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 69 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Guitar_Voicings_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781712577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Guitar_Voicings_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781712576\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 1 - Page 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Guitar_Voicings_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781712577\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChapter 3 - Page 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-01.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-02.mp3?v=1783009870\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-79.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #79\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-80.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #80\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217644-81.mp3?v=1783009869\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Voicings: The Drop 2 Book - Audio Sample\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #81\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“Like many people, I didn't know what 'drop 2' meant until now! But Randy Vincent has done a wonderful job in putting together a very systematic and comprehensive book that will be of great value to all guitarists that want to develop and improve their chord melody playing. I might just use some of these tasty voicings myself!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Barry Finnerty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent has drawn on his decades of experience as a guitarist and teacher to create a very useful book of chord voicings. The material is well presented, and the wealth of material is placed in context to allow the serious student to absorb everything. I found Randy's book really helpful. I will use it as a reference myself, and will recommend it highly to all of my friends and students.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— John Stowell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“I think the book is very well thought-out and thorough. It's everything you could ever want to know about drop 2 voicings. I especially like the included CDs where Randy plays the examples. Thanks!” \u003cbr\u003e— Steve Masakowski\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166360301759,"sku":"177","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166360334527,"sku":"e177","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-guitar-voicings-vol-1-the-drop-2-book-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774643454"},{"product_id":"introduction-to-jazz-piano-a-deep-dive","title":"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Jazz Piano\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a comprehensive and inspiring entry point for pianists ready to explore the world of jazz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt starts at the beginning, and helps you develop all the skills necessary to become a functional jazz pianist. For the dedicated student, this book will be your “Bible”!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 60 workouts that can be practiced alongside classic jazz recordings, this method bridges theory and application in a way that’s both engaging and effective. You'll explore everything from triads and folk song harmonization to Barry Harris’s “Little Chords,” open\/closed position voicings, scale practice strategies, and the art of comping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatton also introduces creative tools like comping games, solo piano arrangement techniques, and transcription-based learning to help students internalize the language of jazz. Whether you're studying independently or with a teacher, this book offers a step-by-step guide that empowers you to grow musically and creatively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Patton, long-time pianist for Jimmy Heath and the Heath Bros., brings his decades of professional experience and pedagogy to this accessible and inspiring guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003e60 Workouts you can do with Classic Jazz Recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriad Study and Application to Folk Songs and the Blues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues phrasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Voicing Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping with Closed Position Voicings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntro to Barry Harris’s “Little Chords” and Sixth-Diminished Scale Concept\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping Games and Exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComping with Open Position Voicings\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 Create Solo Piano Arrangements of Standards\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 Scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Develop Melodic Building Blocks for Soloing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Intro to Transcribing and Assimilation Transcriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCD download containing extensive demonstrations and play-along tracks is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJeb Patton also recorded over four hours of video tutorials to use in conjunction with this book, which can all be found here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLfvaLiBKnEc8OTiY4cyUu5TKINVVW4cqL\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive Video Tutorials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJeb Patton's \"A Deep Dive\" YouTube Playlist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 224 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781711639\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_11.pdf?v=1781711640\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 11\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_54.pdf?v=1781711639\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 54\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_63.pdf?v=1781711640\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 63\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Introduction_to_Jazz_Piano_-_Sample_Page_188.pdf?v=1781711640\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 188\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661750-1.mp3?v=1782958289\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661750-9.mp3?v=1782958290\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 9\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661750-33.mp3?v=1782958290\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Introduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive - Sample Track\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 33\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/mp3\/9780997661750-1.mp3\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-play-circle\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jeb Patton is a living treasure, and his new book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a generous labor of love as well as being an extremely valuable text for students and pros alike. Jeb is the most noble and authentic kind of a teacher as can be found.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Benny Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When it comes to learning jazz piano, this is about as good as it gets. Packed with enough learning material to last a lifetime — it is, indeed, a 'deep dive.' ” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Downbeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to Jazz Piano: A Deep Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is just that. It is an in-depth, refreshing course on deepening one's skill set. It encourages musical exploration in a conceptual way, rather than a one size fits all approach. Highly recommended! ” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Pasqua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166354108607,"sku":"218","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166354141375,"sku":"e218","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/introduction-to-jazz-piano-a-deep-dive-by-jeb-patton.jpg?v=1774643367"},{"product_id":"inner-drumming-drumset-exercises-for-developing-bodymind-awareness","title":"Inner Drumming: Drumset Exercises for Developing Body\/Mind Awareness","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlock the Missing Link Between Your Body and Your Drumming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“George, in one lesson, opened up a flow I never knew existed up to that point. His concepts allowed me to connect with myself and to music at a deeper level. I am forever grateful for his inspiration.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Matt Wilson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll drummers need to practice their rudiments and various genre-based techniques, but there is another crucial aspect of music that's not covered by those efforts. George Marsh's landmark book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInner Drumming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehelps you develop that missing ingredient: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal awareness of your body as you are playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll Learn To:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop a greater sense of mastery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of your body and the drumset at the same time by learning to feel the energy flowing through all four of your limbs as you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease relaxation and remove energy blockages to your personal musical expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by learning the process of “scanning” your four limbs as you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Drumming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guides you in the process of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elistening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your arms and legs. This allows both your body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e your mind to be involved in the act of making music. You won't regret having discovered this unique approach to musical drumming!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully-produced DVD is included, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich clearly shows you how to practice each set of exercises in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Drumming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 174 pages.\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\/Inner_Drumming_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781710618\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inner Drumming - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 1 - Single-Limb Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781710618\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inner Drumming - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 2 - Two-Limb Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781710618\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inner Drumming - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChapter 4 - Four-Limb Studies\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“This is a very deep study of movement — paths of energy from one limb to the other and how to make that work for you. I'm a huge fan of his work and approach.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Garibaldi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It was a door opener for me.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Joey Baron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“George has been an important early influence on my growth as a semi-classical \u0026amp; jazz improviser. He continues to show me the path in his book \u003cem\u003eInner Drumming\u003c\/em\u003e. To me, the Zen of this book is as important as the deep sense of coordination possibilities it reveals.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Terry Bozzio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166349717695,"sku":"206","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166349750463,"sku":"e206","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Inner_Drumming_Drumset_Exercises_for_Developing_Awareness.jpg?v=1745479755"},{"product_id":"improvisors-bass-method","title":"Improvisor's Bass Method","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“The only bass book you will need.” — Paul Jackson, bassist with Herbie Hancock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the most comprehensive bass method book ever published!\u003cspan\u003e  A complete method book, over 200 pages, filled with information and exercises covering all aspects of bass playing, for both acoustic and electric bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Improvisor’s Bass Method\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewas designed to be the jazz equivalent of Simandl’s classical bass method, serving as a guide to all the components of bass playing and leaving the reader well-equipped to tackle any musical challenge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are complete chapters on basic music theory, scale studies, chord studies, rhythm studies, interval studies, analyzing tunes, soloing, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extensive chord and scale diagrams throughout the book show you where all the relevant notes are all over the fingerboard, and they're broken up into positions that make everywhere on the fingerboard feel like ‘home base.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hundreds of exercises included are designed to encourage you to create your own bass lines off each idea. This will give you a lifetime of material to practice since each exercise will result in new versions of itself as you grow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus transcribed bass lines and\/or solos by: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddie Gomez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRon Carter •\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRay Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Mingus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Jamerson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Jackson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott La Faro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarcus Miller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e •\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Mraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaco Pastorius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Chambers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlphonso Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJimmy Garrison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanley Clarke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e • A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003end more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 218 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Improvisor_s_Bass_Method_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781708655\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Improvisor’s Bass Method - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Improvisor_s_Bass_Method_-_Sample_Page_35.pdf?v=1781708655\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Improvisor’s Bass Method - Sample Page 35\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 35\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Improvisor_s_Bass_Method_-_Sample_Page_37.pdf?v=1781708655\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Improvisor’s Bass Method - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 37\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Improvisor_s_Bass_Method_-_Sample_Page_58.pdf?v=1781708655\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Improvisor’s Bass Method - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 58\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Improvisor_s_Bass_Method_-_Sample_Page_67.pdf?v=1781708656\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Improvisor’s Bass Method - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 67\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Improvisor_s_Bass_Method_-_Sample_Page_180.pdf?v=1781708655\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Improvisor’s Bass Method - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 180\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“Chuck Sher has put together a book that is informative, readily comprehensible, and highly imaginative. I recommend it for any bassist interested in expanding his awareness in the art of improvising.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Eddie Gomez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bassist with Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and many others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The book is great and Chuck Sher is to be congratulated. It is very thorough and gives a great deal of knowledge about both instruments. This is really an excellent theory book and a reference book too.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Rufus Reid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author of \"The Evolving Bassist\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“When I was just starting out and got ‘The Improvisor's Bass Method’  it really gave me a jumpstart on the whole idea of what it means to be a jazz bass player, and the transcriptions opened me up to all the great bassists waiting for me to discover. Thanks!” \u003cbr\u003e— Larry Grenadier, bassist with Brad Mehldau, Fly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166346834111,"sku":"101","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166346866879,"sku":"e101","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-improvisors-bass-method-by-chuck-sher.jpg?v=1774645263"},{"product_id":"how-to-voice-standards-at-the-piano-the-menu","title":"How to Voice Standards at the Piano: The Menu","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to Harmonize Any Jazz Melody with Hip, Modern Voicings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Mark Levine, acclaimed author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-jazz-piano-book\" title=\"The Jazz Piano Book by Mark Levine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Piano Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, comes a focused and practical guide to learning and then applying professional-level voicings to the standard jazz repertoire. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Menu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Levine distills decades of piano mastery into a system that demystifies the art of harmonizing melodies — using the same vocabulary as jazz greats like Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Barron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese voicings are all drawn from a one-page 'Menu' that, once internalized, will allow you to spontaneously create your own style of playing jazz piano, based on the masters of the art form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"You have done it again with a most valuable learning tool for all of us.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Rufus Reid\u003c\/b\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\u003eA curated “Menu” of essential voicing types: ‘So What’ chords, stacked 3rds, Kenny Barron voicings, upper structures, 4th chords, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step breakdowns of two standards and one bebop tune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear explanations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e certain voicings work under specific melody notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-bar chunks that show how to apply the Menu in real-world contexts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools to build your own unique voice while staying grounded in the tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus appendices on Drop 2 voicings and melodic minor harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 63 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurns memorized voicings into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereal-time musical decisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps pianists sound hip, modern, and harmonically rich without overcomplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for intermediate-to-advanced players looking to play melody + harmony fluidly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark Levine is one of the most respected jazz piano educators of all-time for a good reason. Any serious student of jazz piano should be studying his texts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also includes appendixes on “Drop 2” voicings and melodic minor harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 63 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/How_to_Voice_Standards_at_the_Piano_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781708211\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Voice Standards at the Piano - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/How_to_Voice_Standards_at_the_Piano_-_Sample_Page_8.pdf?v=1781708211\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Voice Standards at the Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 8\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/How_to_Voice_Standards_at_the_Piano_-_Sample_Page_12.pdf?v=1781708211\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Voice Standards at the Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 12\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/How_to_Voice_Standards_at_the_Piano_-_Sample_Page_15.pdf?v=1781708211\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Voice Standards at the Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 15\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/How_to_Voice_Standards_at_the_Piano_-_Sample_Page_17.pdf?v=1781708211\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"How to Voice Standards at the Piano - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePage 17\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166339461311,"sku":"194","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166339494079,"sku":"e194","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/how-to-voice-standards-at-the-piano-the-menu-by-mark-levine.jpg?v=1774643317"},{"product_id":"guitarists-introduction-to-jazz","title":"Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge the Gap Between Rock, Blues, and Jazz Guitar Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been playing guitar for years but still feel lost when it comes to jazz, you're not alone. \u003cem\u003eThe Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e by Randy Vincent is a clear, step-by-step guide for players who come from blues, rock, folk, or classical backgrounds — and want to finally understand what makes jazz \u003cem\u003etick\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this 205-page spiral-bound book, Vincent breaks down the “tools of the trade” in plain language, with practical exercises and musical examples that build your confidence as you go. You’ll learn the logic behind jazz chords and scales, the fundamentals of comping and soloing, and how to internalize tunes by actually playing them. This is real-world, gig-tested knowledge from one of the world’s most respected jazz guitar educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you dream of playing in a jazz combo or just want to elevate your overall musicianship, \u003cem\u003eThe Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz\u003c\/em\u003e will open the door and give you the roadmap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore chord voicings every jazz guitarist needs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to comp with a rhythm section\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight-hand picking techniques for jazz feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale and chord construction (without the jargon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoloing strategies using riffs and melodic fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice tips to build fluency and confidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharts for classic jazz standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraightforward jazz theory and much more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 205 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781707659\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e3-note shell voicings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVoicings for comping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeveloping solo vocabulary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_5.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUsing quotes in soloing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLong-range scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_7.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePerpetual arpeggios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Guitarist_s_Introduction_to_Jazz_-_Sample_Page_8.pdf?v=1781707782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBebop scales\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I have dreamt of this book existing for years — a thoughtful and clear exploration of what it means to dive into jazz guitar when you already have a background in other styles of music. Randy is masterful in breaking down so many topics that often feel so daunting and inaccessible, making them approachable, enjoyable, and furthermore, helping the student to create a foundation for mastery within the jazz domain.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eJulian Lage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is full of essential information for jazz guitarists at any level. It’s beautifully put together. Very logical and easy to understand. A wonderful book.”\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cem\u003eMike Stern\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166337953983,"sku":"216","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166337986751,"sku":"e216","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-guitarists-introduction-to-jazz-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774645165"},{"product_id":"foundation-exercises-for-bass","title":"Foundation Exercises for Bass","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Fun Way to Learn to Play Bass!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're picking up the bass for the first time or finally getting serious about mastering it, this comprehensive and easy-to-follow method from Chuck Sher offers everything you need to build a rock-solid foundation on acoustic or electric bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoundation Exercises for Bass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was designed to help students sound musical from the very beginning, with an emphasis on developing strong rhythm, intuitive fretboard knowledge, and the ability to create your own bass lines right away. Divided into 33 progressive lessons, this is an inspiring roadmap from day one to intermediate-level fluency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Book Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 lessons moving from complete beginner to intermediate topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA painless method for learning to read music and count rhythms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard mapping using major, minor, and mixolydian scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale, arpeggio, and interval studies that develop musical fluency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEar training exercises and a system for hearing \"target beats\"\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 shifting, finger placement, and rhythmic feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA clear approach to harmony, chord progressions, and functional bass lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun \"instant music\" practice strategies using your own bass lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample grooves in various genres, including blues and pop styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gold mine of classroom-ready lessons for private bass teachers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps beginners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactually sound like musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the very first lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for both self-taught musicians and structured teaching settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 87 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Foundation_Exercises_for_Bass_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781707348\" title=\"Foundation Exercises for Bass - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/Foundation_Exercises_for_Bass_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781707347\" title=\"Foundation Exercises for Bass - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLesson 5 - Organizing Notes into Scales - The Minor Scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Foundation_Exercises_for_Bass_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781707348\" title=\"Foundation Exercises for Bass - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLesson 32 - Practicing\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“Everything you need to get started and continue through to intermediate levels is here for you. It’s a well-thought-out foundational approach... A great book for the self-motivated bassist or as a unique method book for instructors.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarc Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Chuck Sher has given us a thorough, comprehensive catalog of rudiments, presented in a way that makes working on them fun. It offers a clear and concise compendium of information we can apply directly to our work away from the practice room, on the bandstand. Congratulations on another fine piece of work!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Steve Swallow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Your new book is great for the beginning bassist in that it encapsulates the fundamentals of what is going to be expected of them as a bass player, but it also never loses sight of the harder to teach extra musical concepts that can often be overlooked. The technical side of bass playing is concisely chronicled in your book, but it is well-balanced by the more esoteric ideas concerning what makes music a living force. Thanks for this!”\u003cbr\u003e— Larry Grenadier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“A great tool with a wide range of material that covers an array of contemporary styles and great reading examples. This book gives a great foundation to anybody interested in mastering the basics of the bass.”\u003cbr\u003e— Oscar Stagnaro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChuck Sher started as a jazz musician in 1970 and founded Sher Music Co. in 1979 with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/improvisors-bass-method\" title=\"The Improvisor's Bass Method by Chuck Sher\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Improvisor's Bass Method\u003c\/a\u003e. This book received acclaim and paved the way for the '80s \"The New Real Book,\" a legitimate alternative to the earlier illegal version. Sher's company later published hits like The Jazz Piano Book and The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine. With over 120 books on jazz and Latin music, and endorsements from top artists like Chick Corea and Esperanza Spalding, Sher Music Co. stands as the premier jazz music publisher. 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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":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-3","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Flamenco Scales and Modal Concepts for the Modern Improvisor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final volume in Enrique Vargas’s landmark trilogy pushes the boundaries of modern flamenco improvisation, introducing an expansive range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodal concepts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that fuse traditional flamenco with global and contemporary influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Pentatonic, Hexatonic, Heptatonic and Octatonic Scales in the Flamenco Modal Language\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis volume deals with new scales in the flamenco modal language. Some of these scales — such as the diminished, whole tone, overtone or hexatonic symmetrical — come from modern classical or jazz. Others come from ethnic modalities which are external to flamenco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harmonic implications of these scales are then analyzed and their application in the flamenco environment is explained. These explanations are illustrated by numerous melodic examples, both original and by renowned flamenco artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the concept of modal substitutions is introduced and modal polytonality is explained. The notion of replicating dominant scales by minor thirds and tritones is introduced and various ways to resolve a tritone are explained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix I contains a collection of 110 licks in modern pentatonic, hexatonic, heptatonic and octatonic scales. Each lick is harmonized and comes with detailed guitar fingerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix II is a complete thesaurus of vertical and horizontal guitar fingerings for every modern pentatonic, hexatonic, heptatonic and octatonic scales in flamenco, in every flamenco tonality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach lick is recorded with harmonic accompaniment and bass, and the free CD download can be found on our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiral-bound, 513 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_3_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781667180\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 3 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_3_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781667180\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 3 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166335004863,"sku":"211","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166335037631,"sku":"e211","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-3-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643233"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-2","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 2)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"star-regular\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"magazine-news\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring the Core Flamenco Modes and Their Harmonic Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlamenco Improvisation Volume 2: Main Flamenco Modes and Their Melodic and Harmonic Aspects\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dives deep into the true heart of flamenco music, which is its modal system derived from Arabic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this volume, renowned guitarist and theorist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnrique Vargas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces the ten primary flamenco modes and explains their construction through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etetrachordal modal theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— providing a crucial framework for understanding flamenco’s melodic and harmonic DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll also explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal left-hand fingerings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on guitar for fluid melodic expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz-influenced harmonic substitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with clear analysis of four key cadential types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of \"add chords\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within flamenco tonalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully harmonized examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of traditional flamenco forms, complete with substitution breakdowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo extensive appendices provide essential tools for modern flamenco musicians:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 fully harmonized licks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with guitar fingerings, written in the main flamenco modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comprehensive thesaurus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of vertical and horizontal fingerings for all flamenco modes in every tonality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a guitarist, composer, improviser, or scholar of modal music, this volume is an indispensable resource for understanding and applying the core sounds of modern flamenco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 321 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666918\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_2_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781666918\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Volume 2 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"margin-bottom-30\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166303678655,"sku":"210","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166303711423,"sku":"e210","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-2-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643202"},{"product_id":"flamenco-improvisation-modal-improvisation-and-melodic-construction-volume-1","title":"Flamenco Improvisation: Modal Improvisation and Melodic Construction (Volume 1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"covers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"images-flat\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlamenco Improvisation \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby famed Spanish guitarist Enrique Vargas is the definitive, comprehensive explanation of both the harmonic and melodic aspects of flamenco. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNow finally published in English, this series has three Volumes (over 1000 total pages) and is a monumental musical and educational achievement! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlamenco is based on a combination of an Eastern modal system (known in Arabic as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and Western harmony. These volumes will give you an understanding of the intricacies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaqam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the harmonies its complex tetrachordal combinations generate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery scale, arpeggio and melodic pattern in these books comes with a corresponding guitar fingering, since the guitar is the primary instrument of flamenco. However, the material can be applied to any instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, this series is a theoretical and practical manual for composers, improvisers, performers, arrangers and musicologists interested in modal music in general, and flamenco modalities in particular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1 - Melodic and Harmonic Aspects of the Seven Basic Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore delving into the more complex, polytonal, tetrachordal modal structures of flamenco, Volume 1 explores the melodic and harmonic aspects of the seven basic Greek modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian), even if they aren’t \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebona fide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flamenco modalities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the general rules of left-hand guitar fingerings are established here, to avoid possible confusion when interpreting the wealth of material offered in the second and third volumes. The fingering rules are much easier to understand when using the seven basic Greek modes as examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this first volume, the concept of symmetrical permutations is analyzed and explained and three types of symmetrical permutations, with their corresponding guitar fingerings, are presented for the basic modes. These permutations are perfectly valid for musical instruments other than the guitar, just ignore the guitar fingering symbols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery harmonic aspect of the seven basic modes is explained — triads, seventh, ninth and add chords, etc. Arpeggios and various guitar fingerings are given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo extensive appendices provide additional tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne appendix gives a compendium of 72 licks, or melodic examples\/ideas for improvisation, written in each of the basic modes. These licks are harmonized and each come with complete guitar fingerings. In another appendix, phrases are created by inserting various chromatic embellishments into the basic modes, as well as into different types of arpeggios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 387 pages., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_1_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Vol. 1 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Flamenco_Improvisation_1_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781666735\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flamenco Improvisation: Vol. 1 - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements From Renowned Flamenco Guitarists:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nobody knows more about flamenco’s modal and harmonic language than Enrique Vargas. These manuals are a must for those who want to learn to compose or improvise modern flamenco.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Jose Jiménez el Viejín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Enrique Vargas is a real expert when it comes to all these complex scales we use in flamenco today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — José Fernandez Torres Tomatito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat books from a great musician.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Juán José Suarez Paquete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e “A true treasure; you need years and years to process all this incredible information.”\u003cbr\u003e — Antón Jiménez\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blockquote-grey\"\u003eEnrique Vargas is a Madrid-based educator with a PhD in music, specializing in flamenco. He is known for his transcriptions in the Great Guitars of Flamenco Library and for transcribing Paco de Lucia's \"Almoraima\". Committed to preserving flamenco, he's in the process of founding the Caño Roto School of Flamenco Guitar with José Jimenez \"El Viejín\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166288834751,"sku":"209","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166288867519,"sku":"e209","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/flamenco-improvisation-volume-1-by-enrique-vargas.jpg?v=1774643174"},{"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":"contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar","title":"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by a dozen world-class guitarists, this is simply the most comprehensive book ever written on Latin jazz guitar playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It covers the legends of Afro-Cuban music, up through the great contemporary masters! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are a guitarist wanting to learn this beautiful and fascinating music, you owe it to yourself to absorb the tremendous amount of information provided here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes In-depth Study on:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional lines from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTres, cuatro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequinto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adapted to the guitar in the style of Arsenio Rodriguez, Yomo Toro, El Güero Gil, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiano adaptations and solutions for the guitar patterned after Bebo Valdes, Clare Fischer, Eddie Palmieri, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instruction on how to play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguajeos, montunos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other Afro-Cuban styles on guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranscription and analysis of key guitarists, composers and arrangers such as George Benson, Chico O’Farrill, Clare Fischer, Stan Appelbaum, Cal Tjader and La Playa sextet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylistic analysis of highly influential guitarists such as Juanito Marquez, Paul Alicea, Sonny Henry, Edgardo Miranda, Carlos Emilio Morales, Bobby Redfield, Carlos Santana and Steve Khan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTranscriptions and analysis of jazz guitar greats playing Latin music, like Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Attila Zoller, Danny Embrey and Steve Khan. And much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a CD download with over 250 audio files of the author playing each exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo further support this method, Neff Irizarry has created over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 solo transcription, play-along, and instructional videos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that expand on the concepts in this book. These in-depth video lessons allow students to see and hear the material demonstrated in real time, offering additional clarity on phrasing, articulation, rhythmic nuance, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar: Volume 2\" href=\"\/products\/contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar-vol-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esecond volume\u003c\/a\u003e, comprehensive \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads Page\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eaudio downloads\u003c\/a\u003e, and almost 200 total \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Instructional Videos - Neff Irizarry II\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@contemporarylatinjazzguitar\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einstructional videos\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete package\u003c\/strong\u003e for learning and then mastering Latin jazz guitar. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 196 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781654424\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Tracks:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781654424\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGuajeos and Montunos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661798-263.mp3?v=1782951201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 263: 2-3 Son Clave #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=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Contemporary_Latin_Jazz_Guitar_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781654424\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePianistic Montunos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780997661798-325.mp3?v=1782951201\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack 325: 2-3 Son Clave Guajeo Octave and Intervals\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\u003eNow available in a digital edition that includes Tablature, as well as standard notation!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNew! Edición en español — ¡Ya disponible como descarga en PDF! \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“This is a great and much needed work for all guitarists interested in improving their ability to function in the ‘Salsa’ setting. We have great books on guitar voicings and improv over changes, and great books for Latin jazz pianists, but now we have Neff's book that fills the gap. I'm learning so much and can hardly wait for Vol. II” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Vincent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A fantastic book! Without question, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemporary Latin Jazz Guitar\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will become the principal resource for the place and role of the guitar in Latin Jazz for the present, and well beyond into the future. The guitarists of today should have this book, and then GET TO WORK and start making great Latin Jazz recordings using all of the glorious rhythms and sounds of Latin percussion!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Steve Khan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A beautifully written book. A real treasure of detailed information. Guitarists interested in learning the various rhythms and comping techniques in both contemporary and traditional Latin music will find this book to be indispensable.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ray Obiedo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ Standard","offer_id":44166230212799,"sku":"233","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Standard","offer_id":44166230245567,"sku":"e233","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ TAB Version","offer_id":45702877774015,"sku":"e266","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Edición en español","offer_id":45702877806783,"sku":"e265","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/contemporary-latin-jazz-guitar-by-neff-irizarry-ii.jpg?v=1774642451"},{"product_id":"concepts-for-bass-soloing","title":"Concepts for Bass Soloing","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Unique Method for Crafting Melodic \u0026amp; Meaningful Bass Solos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of those rare instructional tools that can really make a difference.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bass Player Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass players in contemporary music are increasingly called on to play solos, in addition to fulfilling their role as part of the rhythm section. This one-of-a-kind book provides you with all the tools necessary to play coherent, horn-like solos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes almost 150 pages of exercises focusing on ways to turn scales and chords into melodies, how to think in phrases the way all great jazz soloists do, and how to use the shape of the underlying melody to make your soloing relevant to each song.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcepts for Bass Soloing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes many transcriptions of Marc Johnson's astounding improvised solos on the accompanying CD downloads – each one demonstrating a particular idea that you can practice and master for yourself. Marc is one of the world’s premier jazz bassists, having played for years with Bill Evans, Stan Getz and Pat Metheny, among many others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete chapters on: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoice of Notes in One Mode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhrasing Exercises in One Mode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoice of Notes on a Given Chord \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Jazz Licks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePracticing Soloing on Tunes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso includes invaluable transcriptions of bass solos by: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddie Gomez | John Patitucci | Scott La Faro | Jimmy Haslip | George Mraz | Gary Willis | Dominique Di Piazza \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 150 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Concepts_for_Bass_Soloing_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781653508\" title=\"Concepts for Bass Soloing - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Concepts_for_Bass_Soloing_-_Exercise_23.pdf?v=1781653508\" title=\"Concepts for Bass Soloing - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #23\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Concepts_for_Bass_Soloing_-_Exercise_27.pdf?v=1781653508\" title=\"Concepts for Bass Soloing - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #27\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“Chuck Sher and Marc Johnson have given us a wonderful book. One which should provide players at all levels with months of good hard work, a lot of fun, and a healthy measure of frustration. (I would have sworn some of the things Marc plays on the accompanying tapes just can't be done). It's a pleasure to encounter a Bass Method so well-conceived and executed.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Steve Swallow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is bursting with creativity. It is the best book yet for solo ideas and a must for your library.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jimmy Haslip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Marc Johnson's playing, even on the most basic examples, is simply beautiful. He breathes life into every idea, demonstrating how good note choices, rhythmic variety, and intelligent phrasing are used to create effective solos. There's so much material here that absorbing this book must be seen as a long-term project. It's one of those rare instructional tools that can really make a difference. Maybe if enough of us dig into it, we'll never hear those dumb jokes about bass solos again.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bass Player Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166224642239,"sku":"100","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166224675007,"sku":"e100","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/concepts-for-bass-soloing-by-chuck-sher-and-marc-johnson.jpg?v=1774642376"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/method-books.oembed?page=3","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}