Metaphors for the Musician is 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.
Metaphors for the Musician 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.
Designed for any level of player, on any instrument, Metaphors for the Musician provides numerous exercises throughout to help you turn these concepts into musical reality.
Serious jazz pianists will find valuable information about chord voicings and comping, while novices will benefit from fresh approaches to scales and inversions.
Spiral-bound, 330 pages, Table of Contents.
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Endorsements:
“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.”
— Jerry Bergonzi
“Metaphors for the Musician is an excellent tool for students and teachers alike.”
— George Cables
“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.”
— Jessica Williams
“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 Metaphors for the Musician.”
— Bill Mays
Randy 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.
