HAL LEONARD Jazzology – The Encyclopedia of Jazz Theory for All Musicians

An encyclopedia of Jazz theory for all musicians. This one-of-a-kind book encompasses a wide scope of jazz topics, for beginners and pros of any instrument. This extensive and comprehensive method works in three ways: 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. Lessons and topics include:
The basics of intervals
Jazz harmony
Scales and modes
II-V-I cadences
Harmonic analysis
Piano voicings and voice leading
Modulations, modal interchange and reharmonization
Jazz piano comping
Jazz tune forms
Arranging techniques
Improvisation
Traditional Jazz fundamentals
Practice techniques
…and much more!
Language: English
Pages: 268
Publisher: Hal Leonard