Modalogy is primarily a music theory reference work for those interested in the primordial building blocks of music. This book presents a unique perspective on the origins, interlocking aspects, and usage of the most common scales in occidental musics.

(Jazz Instruction). Primarily a music theory reference, Modalogy presents a unique perspective on the origins, interlocking aspects, and usage of the most common scales and modes in occidental music. Anyone wishing to seriously explore the realms of scales, modes, and their real-world functions will find the most important issues dealt with in meticulous detail within these pages. Logical illustrations accompany in-depth examinations of chordal harmonies, cadential motions, and progressions. This book is perfect for both music students and teachers, as either a course in itself or to augment any theory curriculum.

Contrary to popular belief, improvising over Blues changes is not simply noodling around on the minor pentatonic scale. There are many structures that can be used (mix and match): 1. minor Blues pentatonic scale 2. modes of the Secret Saxophone Scale 3. The Boogie-Woogie scale 4. Blues CESH figures 5. variations on Shuffle patterns 6. Arpeggios These are all explored in the context of real solos played by a real live band.

Scot Ranney's ""Jazz Piano Notebook"" series is a collection of jazz piano books written by Scot Ranney and other jazz pianists. Volume 4 is by Jeff Brent, a jazz pianist, composer, teacher, and author of ""Modalogy"" and other acclaimed jazz theory and education books. In Volume 4 of the "Jazz Piano Notebook" series Jeff shares detailed analysis of transcriptions of live performances. He covers everything from the shape of the songs to the tricks and licks he uses in improvised lines to the ideas behind his lush chord voicings. Almost all of the numbers in Jeff Brent's Jazz Piano Notebook are transcriptions and analysis of live performances. By presenting you with some of his soloing ideas and comping techniques, it'll give you ideas for your own improvisational journey through common jazz progressions. Level: Intermediate to advanced. Minimum requirements: Know how to read piano sheet music and be willing to practice. Paperback edition.

(Jazz Instruction). A one-of-a-kind book encompassing a wide scope of jazz topics, for beginners and pros of any instrument. A three-pronged approach was envisioned with the creation of this comprehensive resource: as an encyclopedia for ready reference, as a thorough methodology for the student, and as a workbook for the classroom, complete with ample exercises and conceptual discussion. Includes the basics of intervals, jazz harmony, scales and modes, ii-V-I cadences. For harmony, it covers: harmonic analysis, piano voicings and voice leading; modulations and modal interchange, and reharmonization. For performance, it takes players through: jazz piano comping, jazz tune forms, arranging techniques, improvisation, traditional jazz fundamentals, practice techniques, and much more!

(Jazz Book). A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.

One of the world's great jazz guitarists, Vic Juris shares his insight into the wonderful world of harmony in this book. Not for the fainthearted, Vic teaches polychords and intervallic structures derived from the major, minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor and harmonic major scales in this must have jazz guitar book. Each section has etudes that will help students integrate each concept into their own playing. Includes access to online audio that gives students the opportunity to hear and play along with these cutting edge concepts