{"title":"Practice Guides","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpen your skills with focused, practical guidance from world-class educators who are all lifelong musicians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese books are designed to help you get the most out of your time ‘in the woodshed’ with proven and structured exercises, creative strategies, and real-world insights that lead to measurable improvement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bob-mover-jazz-lexicon-a-thesaurus-of-musical-vocabulary","title":"Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon: A Thesaurus of Musical Vocabulary","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA new thesaurus of hip melodic patterns for the contemporary improviser!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery musician needs to have a coherent practice regime in order to progress. The question is what material should one work on? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a great answer to this important question!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBob Mover’s \u003cem\u003eJazz Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been lauded by dozens of jazz luminaries as an invaluable tool to upgrade your own practicing. Just look below at the effusive testimonials from Tom Harrell, Kenny Barron, Eddie Daniels and many more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 400 musical ideas, this book is a goldmine for players looking to deepen their harmonic fluency, strengthen their transposition chops, and break free from cliché. Audio tracks are included to demonstrate each pattern, along with a handful of examples applied to standard progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Jazz Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e Contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 400 intervallic and diatonic patterns that will greatly improve your improvising (and composing). See sample pages below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes access to audio examples of each exercise, plus selected examples played by the author over standard chord progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is an excellent resource for working on transposing skills and developing the ability to play in all keys and regions of your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso very useful for ear training and sight singing - for all instrumentalists and vocalists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound. 139 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1782947928\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_71.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #71\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_123.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #123\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_188.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #188\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Bob_Mover_Jazz_Lexicon_-_Exercise_346.pdf?v=1781652438\" title=\"The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExercise #346\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cd910838-7fff-aa07-dab8-a98465b1be22\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob, this is fantastic! So much material to digest. This is an incredible tool for jazz improvisers...I can barely wait to explore this incredible book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Kenny Barron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Bob Mover has created a monumental theoretical contribution to the literature of jazz music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Tom Harrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“I trust this book will always be sitting on your music stand, or on the desktop of your computer; that you will partake of the myriad of ideas presented here daily, and that your playing and overall musicianship will attain levels you haven't yet imagined.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Everyone is looking for hip lines and vocabulary to practice. Mover's book will give you enough for a lifetime. Thanks, Bob.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“This book is extraordinary! Useful to not only improvisers and composers but to all musicians. A 'must have' for all serious musicians.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e— David Sanborn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print \/ Treble Clef","offer_id":44174785806527,"sku":"250","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44174785839295,"sku":"258","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Treble Clef","offer_id":44174785872063,"sku":"e250","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF) \/ Bass Clef","offer_id":44174785904831,"sku":"e258","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-bob-mover-jazz-lexicon-second-edition-treble-clef-by-bob-mover-and-isaac-raz.jpg?v=1774645105"},{"product_id":"365-days-of-practice","title":"365 Days of Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeepen Your Practice Routine with One of Jazz’s Modern Masters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Mintzer, Joe Lovano, etc., this is a unique guide on how to deepen your practice routine from one of the masters of contemporary jazz! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally shared as a daily online project throughout 2020, this collection contains a full year’s worth of structured and inspiring practice material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exercises cover a broad spectrum of musical ideas that range from basic bebop language to its transformation into contemporary jazz. These are not just typical “licks” but rather are often cutting-edge explorations of the future of jazz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book opens with a powerful introduction outlining Rick’s unique approach to practice, influenced by legendary educator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Campbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who also taught \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each of the 365 exercises is also paired with an \u003c\/span\u003eaudio recording, played and demonstrated by Rick himself. Very helpful for ingraining the sounds of these exercises in your musical memory! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a working professional or a dedicated student, this book will help you get the most out of your time ‘in the woodshed.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e171 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Tracks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Practice_Method_-_Page_1_of_11.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePractice Method (Page 1 of 11)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-92.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #92\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Page_44.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 44\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-281.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack #281\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365_Days_of_Practice_-_Page_148.pdf?v=1781637189\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 148\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"365 Days of Practice - Sample Track\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/9780991077342-349.mp3?v=1782946789\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrack 349\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Rick Margitza's \u003cem\u003e365 Days of Practice\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece! It lays out the fundamentals in such a clear fashion and adds a little spice to it as well. If you are looking for concepts and music to practice to expand your horizons as well as your vocabulary, this book will be your friend for life. Thank You, Rick!” \u003cbr\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“The great saxophonist Rick Margitza explains in depth his methodology for expanding one's Jazz Vocabulary. There are not only 365 audio play-along examples, but also the clearest, most concise and to the point explanation of this daily method of practice...check out this book!” \u003cbr\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Rick has done a big service to jazz literature with an encyclopedia of great short exercises that the student can easily use to gather skills and ideas for soloing in a modern context. This book is a great idea because it makes practicing a kind of ritual. It can be so interesting to practice using Rick's method! Highly recommended without reservation!” \u003cbr\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44174907539647,"sku":"248","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44174907572415,"sku":"e248","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/365-days-of-practice-by-rick-margitza.jpg?v=1774642001"},{"product_id":"serious-jazz-practice-book-for-all-instruments-volume-1","title":"Serious Jazz Practice Book: For All Instruments (Volume 1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a Bulletproof Jazz Vocabulary from the Ground Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll musicians need to thoroughly learn their scales, chords, intervals and various melodic patterns in order to be complete musicians. The question has always been how to approach this universal task. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Serious Jazz Practice Book \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprovides a clear, logical, and comprehensive system for mastering the core building blocks of jazz — on any instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply listing patterns, Finnerty organizes all the major scalar and harmonic materials of jazz into a step-by-step developmental program. Diatonic, pentatonic, chromatic, whole-tone, and diminished scales are dissected into hundreds of practical, musical patterns. Each pattern is designed not just to be memorized, but to be internalized and applied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same methodical approach is applied to chord types and intervals inherent within each scale. Many exercises incorporate chromatic embellishments, immediately giving the material authentic jazz character instead of abstract technical drills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe companion \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Audio Downloads\" href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCD download\u003c\/a\u003e features Barry demonstrating how to transform these exercises into compelling improvised lines — helping bridge the gap between your practice room and the bandstand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe end result is more than a collection of exercises. It’s a \u003cem\u003estructured path\u003c\/em\u003e toward deep harmonic understanding, technical control, and a vastly expanded jazz vocabulary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 162 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Serious Jazz Practice Book Volume 1 - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_Volume_1_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781478434\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781838298\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuartal Arpeggios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781838298\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4-note combinations from the diminished scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Tracks: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/impressions-ex.mp3?v=1783020164\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/inner-urge-ex.mp3?v=1783020164\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Serious Jazz Practice Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Barry Finnerty's book is the best book of intervallic studies I've ever seen. Great exercises for any instrument.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Mark Levine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is an exhaustive, yet compact guide to the fundamentals of scale vocabulary, written by an accomplished musician. The section on diminished scales is outstanding.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Dave Liebman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The book I've been waiting for! This book will keep you busy for many years and is a compelling method with the overall goal of expanding your jazz vocabulary. It is a great book!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a really terrific book, as it exemplifies the kind of practice jazz players need to do intuitively. The book has great usefulness and practicality by showing how to develop a personal approach to practicing, which keeps things interesting and fun.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Sheppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Finnerty started with classical piano at 5 and switched to guitar at 13. He played professional gigs in Hong Kong and San Francisco before attending Berklee School of Music and moving to NYC in 1973. \u003cstrong\u003eHe's collaborated with industry legends like Miles Davis and the Brecker Brothers, released six solo albums, and toured globally.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 1998, he relocated to Oakland and continued his career, releasing CDs and authoring acclaimed \"Serious Jazz Practice\" books published by Sher Music.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168166703295,"sku":"157","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168166736063,"sku":"e157","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_For_All_Instruments.jpg?v=1745479787"},{"product_id":"serious-jazz-practice-book-volume-2-the-harmonic-approach","title":"Serious Jazz Practice Book Volume 2: The Harmonic Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Serious Jazz Book II: The Harmonic Approach\u003c\/em\u003e, Barry Finnerty takes the next logical step beyond scale practice and dives directly into the heart of jazz improvisation: \u003cstrong\u003emelodic mastery of harmony itself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking up where \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book: For All Instruments (Volume 1)\" href=\"\/products\/serious-jazz-practice-book-for-all-instruments-volume-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Serious Jazz Practice Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e left off, this second volume focuses on understanding individual chords, how they function, how they connect, and how they unfold across real song forms. The goal is simple but profound: to help you move from playing patterns over changes to truly \u003cem\u003ecommanding\u003c\/em\u003e the harmony from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recording artist with Miles Davis, the Brecker Brothers, and the Crusaders, Finnerty draws from decades of high-level experience to present a systematic, musical approach to harmonic fluency that applies to all jazz soloists — not just guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey sections include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a “C” Can Be\u003c\/strong\u003e — An exploration of the many harmonic functions a single note can serve, and how to think melodically within shifting harmonic contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastering the Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e — A deep dive into chord extensions, alterations, and common progression variations, building true melodic control over the full harmonic spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying on Tunes – The Harmonic Approach\u003c\/strong\u003e — Practical application of the book’s concepts within real song forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Vocabulary\u003c\/strong\u003e — A wealth of melodic examples built from the chords and progressions studied throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than offering shortcuts or isolated licks, this volume develops a durable, flexible harmonic mindset — the kind that allows you to navigate standards, modern progressions, and complex forms with confidence and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 200 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781837836\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSection 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/1883217555-5.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_3.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eColtrane's Changes: Giant Steps and Countdown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_2_-_Sample_Pages_4.pdf?v=1781837835\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Serious Jazz Practice Book 2 - Sample Pages \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDom13#9 chords (circle of 4ths)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“An extremely thorough book. The exercises are concise, challenging and very much worth the effort. Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“A unique approach. Original and provocative.”\u003cbr\u003e— Mark Levine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Barry's unique artistry was evident during the years he spent in my group. This book is a testimony to his prowess.”\u003cbr\u003e— Hubert Laws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“A profound effort to share and communicate the ideas Barry has been developing through his lifetime in music. Bravo!”\u003cbr\u003e— Joe Lovano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarry Finnerty began studying classical piano at age five before switching to guitar at thirteen. After professional work in Hong Kong and San Francisco, he attended Berklee School of Music and moved to New York City in 1973. He has collaborated with legendary artists including Miles Davis and the Brecker Brothers, released six solo albums, toured internationally, and authored the acclaimed “Serious Jazz” books published by Sher Music\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168164638911,"sku":"170","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168164671679,"sku":"e170","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Serious_Jazz_Practice_Book_Volume_2_The_Harmonic_Approach.jpg?v=1745479786"},{"product_id":"practice-notebooks-of-michael-brecker","title":"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Private Practice Journals of a Modern Jazz Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his entire career, legendary saxophonist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichael Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kept extensive notes on the most interesting musical ideas that arose in his daily practice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700 entries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Brecker’s personal practice journals have been preserved and beautifully re-engraved, offering unprecedented access to the inner workings of this jazz master. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Brecker frequently advised to “Play in all keys,” this material is relevant to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eall treble clef instruments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not just saxophone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-hand accounts of how Michael actually worked on these ideas from his bandmates Joey Calderazzo, John Patitucci, Richie Beirach, Steve Khan, Dave Liebman, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appendix of his saxophone-specific ideas on fingerings, multiphonics, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35 years of Michael Brecker's musical inspirations at your fingertips!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor intermediate as well as advanced musicians - you don't have to be a genius to learn from a genius!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant new Appendix added:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/images\/pdficon_16x16.gif\" border=\"0\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Appendix_IV.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Appendix\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAppendix IV - Michael Brecker's Practice Method (in his own words!)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 141 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 30\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781817176\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 59\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 68\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Practice_Notebooks_of_Michael_Brecker_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781817177\" title=\"Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 125\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What an incredible contribution to Michael's legacy and to the improvising world at large. Your catalog is a gift and godsend for musicians.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Peter Erskine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a treasure to have access to these notebooks! Such an inspiration, on every level.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Chris Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A genuine Master musician at work. It's inspiring to get an in-depth look at Michael's process. His life and artistry is a gift to us all.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Donny McCaslin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You can get right inside Mike's head if you spend time studying and internalizing these hundreds of musical ideas and theories. Have fun seeing where they lead you! You'll be very surprised with your advancement...” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Randy Brecker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“That such an artist would have documented so much of the meticulous work that fed his artistry is rare. For others to have access to such an archive is miraculous. For all of us to be able to witness the dedication and hard work it took to make Michael the great artist he was is inspiring. To say this is a treasure trove is beyond an understatement.” \u003cbr\u003e— Maria Schneider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168073969855,"sku":"247","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168074002623,"sku":"e247","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-practice-notebooks-of-michael-brecker-by-sher-music.jpg?v=1774646931"},{"product_id":"jazz-musicians-guide-to-creative-practicing","title":"Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Smarter Way to Practice Jazz Improvisation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally someone has written a book on what jazz musicians need most - a way to approach practicing that actually makes the best use of your valuable time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this landmark book, cutting-edge NY pianist and recording artist David Berkman shows you how to make practicing interesting and enjoyable by breaking problems into manageable tasks that you can easily master!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with hundreds and hundreds of concrete things to work on, along with funny jazz anecdotes illustrating the ideas presented, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers many of the things you need in order to be a complete jazz musician\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics covered include: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic jazz theory, clearly explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to make scale and arpeggio practicing fun and relevant to playing tunes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to effectively add chromatic approach notes and upper structure triads to your solo lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to practice tunes like “Body And Soul”, “Giant Steps” or rhythm changes and get better at the whole tune by mastering individual aspects of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to improve your ability to swing, to play in odd meters and to play with different rhythmic feels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to play fast without losing your ability to make the notes sing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a CD download of David demonstrating most of the ideas and exercises presented.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 154 pages, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781720811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781720811\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781720811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Giant Steps” – Changing Chords Really Fast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Musician_s_Guide_to_Creative_Practicing_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781720811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRhythm Changes, A Slippery Form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Tracks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217482-14.mp3?v=1783011147\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Audio \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #14 - Harmonic displacement on Giant Steps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217482-21.mp3?v=1783011147\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing - Sample Audio \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #21 - 3 short rhythm changes solos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“David Berkman's book provides a wonderful glance at tips for practicing the art of improvising. The book is well-organized, fun to read, and is bursting with things to do and ponder. Reading through the book has definately got my wheels turning and ideas flowing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Mintzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is a very handy toolkit, stuffed with lots of interesting stories and good, practical information. You can't teach a plant to grow, but you can give it a positive environment — and this book does the same thing for the aspiring jazz player. I like it!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Richie Beirach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love reviewing various texts about how to play better. This one rings a bell for me. I have played with David, and he's practicing what he preaches. He gives some great suggestions on how to enjoy the process of learning to improvise on any instrument. Thanks, David!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Lee Konitz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Berkman is one of the top pianists on the NY jazz scene today. He's released seven records, and performed with countless major jazz figures, including: Sonny Stitt, Brian Blade, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Lenny White, Bill Stewart, Hank Crawford and Dave Douglas. David is also an in-demand jazz educator internationally, the author of two other best-selling Sher Music Co. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Books by David Berkman\" href=\"\/collections\/books-by-david-berkman\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emusic books\u003c\/a\u003e, and associate professor of music at Queens College in New York. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166362824895,"sku":"162","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166362857663,"sku":"e162","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-musicians-guide-to-creative-practicing-by-david-berkman.jpg?v=1774645443"},{"product_id":"building-solo-lines-from-cells","title":"Building Solo Lines from Cells","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Flowing Jazz Solos | For Any Instrumentalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandy Vincent is one of the most respected jazz guitar instructors alive today, but the insights in this book aren’t just for guitarists. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding Solo Lines from Cells\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a groundbreaking method for improvisers on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eany instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, drawing from Vincent’s original guitar-focused classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jazz-guitar-soloing-the-cellular-approach\" title=\"Jazz Guitar Soloing: The Cellular Approach\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cellular Approach\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and expanding it into a universal system for solo construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying on memorized licks or endless scale drills, this method breaks recorded jazz lines into small melodic “cells” — short, repeatable fragments that can be rearranged and recombined into longer, more compelling phrases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflexible, intuitive vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gives you the tools needed to build solos that are both coherent and creative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a saxophonist, pianist, bassist, or vocalist, this book will deepen your ability to hear and build meaningful melodic ideas instead of just playing over changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e155 spiral-bound pages of original musical exercises for all instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples pulled directly from master recordings — reworked into melodic cells for real-time application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimple II-V-I lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplex harmonic terrain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-moving cycles (e.g. the bridge of “Jordu”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromatic II–V progressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurnarounds and “rhythm changes”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“C.T.A.” changes (Jimmy Heath)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Giant Steps” changes (John Coltrane)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced approaches to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-slipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other modern intervallic techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating lines from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23rd chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwelve-tone rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the style of Mike Stern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools to build your own vocabulary — not just copy someone else’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is more than a pattern catalog. It’s a blueprint for developing your voice as a jazz improviser. By mastering the logic of melodic construction from the ground up, you’ll move from imitation to innovation – cell by cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781652972\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe “3rd to 5th” reversed II-V whole-step patterns using dom7b9 chords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTurnarounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCombining long II-V changes on the Rhythm changes bridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Building_Solo_Lines_from_Cells_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781653110\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Building Solo Lines from Cells - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e“Side-slipping”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent has put together a comprehensive, thoughtfully presented and practical jazz manual. It’s packed with great examples and analysis for the Left-brained Jazzer. You will surely find some useful lines and tools here to help expand your vocabulary.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bob Sheppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is good for ALL instruments. The patterns and exercises are excellent! There is much food for thought in here.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Randy Vincent is a master player and teacher. The information in this book is very thorough and complete and the insights he offers are invaluable to anyone who is interested in improvising. This is a most welcome addition to the world of jazz pedagogy. Thanks, Randy!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bruce Forman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166215565503,"sku":"196","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166215598271,"sku":"e196","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/building-solo-lines-from-cells-by-randy-vincent.jpg?v=1774642350"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/practice-guides.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}