Progressive Guide to Melodic Jazz Improvisation (book/CD)

Trinity Guildhall 2007 Jazz
Book, 28 pages

This book is an ideal companion for any teacher, jazz or classical, who is committed to the idea of developing creativity in conjunction with instrumental skills. Principally, the book deals with melodic improvisation but also helps to develop an awareness of harmony. Also, it offers a practical approach from coming to grips with improvisation.

Contents:
 •  Module One - Pentatonic Reggae; ii-V7-I Swing; Aeolian Rock
 •  Module Two - Pentatonic over ii-V7-I; I-VI-II-V7 Progression; Latin Dorian
 •  Module Three - Aeolian Tango; iii-VI-ii-V7 Progression; Mixolydian
 •  Module Four - I-ii-iii-IV Progression; Harmonic Minor over ii-V7-I; Pentatonic over two chords a step apart
 •  Module Five - Diatonic Cycle of Fifths; Melodic Minor over a pedal; Minor Pentatonic
 •  Jazz Glossary