Creative Jazz Improvisation - Softcover

Scott D. Reeves

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133032809 ISBN 13: 9780133032802

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1994

Synopsis

This well-organized book combines all of the techniques that jazz musicians practice into a comprehensive whole. It covers practice patterns and scales in all keys and tempos, transcribing solos of master improvisers, learning the jazz repertoire, and playing with other musicians. Chapter topics include how to practice, creatively improvise, and teach improvisation; major innovators; important contributors; women in jazz; chord substitutions; scales; and form. Each chapter also contains theory and ear exercises.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: This book covers practice patterns and scales in all Keys and tempos, transcribing solos of master improvisors, learning the jazz repertoire, and playing with other musicians. Readers and professionals at any level of proficiency will find the material beneficial. The book may be applied to any instrument, or a classroom of varied instrumentation. Key Topics: Discusses the creative process and techniques for accessing creative spontaneity. Develops facility and ear skills through technical exercises, scales and patterns. Helps the reader of jazz assimilate the vocabulary and develop an awareness of the styles of the masters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0133032809
• ISBN 13: 9780133032802
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 332