Creative Jazz Exercises 2nd Edition
Description: Vol 1, 2, 3
My Creative Jazz Exercises, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 2nd Edition (updated and improved from 1st Edition versions sold by some companies: Charles Colin, Sam Ash, Amazon, etc). These books comprise a complete method to develop technical skills in reading and contemporary improvisation. Accompaniment files have been created using iReal Pro - https://irealpro.com and can be customized in many ways. They serve as a tonal metronome so you can hear the harmonic concepts being presented. The exercises can be used as a starting point for improvisation using various approaches for guidance.
Using the Books
Volume 1 focuses on reading and patterns using chromatic, fourth and pentatonic shapes. It also delves into varieties of blues scales. Exercises are technically challenging but will result in great flexibility and harmonic strength. Volume 2 is based on substitute scales and chords; using harmonic groupings starting on different roots. Volume 3 is based on "back of the mind" approaches that serve as a launching point for improvisation. Examples for each approach are provided, including reading exercises that combine approaches..
Purchasing the Books
You can contact via my home page to purchase my books and get iReal Pro playlists that can be opened in the App.
Volumes 1 and 2 are $12.95, Volume 3 is $14.95. Shipping is free. My books are also sold at: http://www.jazzbooks.com and http://www.ejazzlines.com