Linear Jazz Improvisation: The Method (Book 1)
Book 1 is the LJI method text, & not an exercise book. The books which follow are mostly comprised of exercises designed to directly apply its concepts through singing & playing. All of the exercise books are available for all instruments & voices, in both e-book & hard copy format & come with free sound files to work with.
This text-only volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the unique core concepts & techniques of the Linear Jazz Improvisation Method. Using a wealth of examples from the jazz repertory, the book avoids theoretical terminology & focuses on identifying & systematically developing the 4 essential elements found in each specific composition: reduced melody, guide-tone lines, root progression, & melodic rhythms.
LJI offers not only the methodology for focused practicing of meaningful improvisation, it supplies the very substance of what to play.
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Table of Contents
- Introduction: How to Learn to Improvise on a Tune
- Melody, Rhythm Reduction & Compression
- Chromatic Targeting
- Guide-Tone Lines & Root Progression
- Blues
- Rhythm Reduction & Permutation
- Pitch Collections
- Scales Derived from Key
- Conclusion
Product Details
- Available in both convenient e-book format & spiral-bound hard copy
- Clear, concise text
- 106 pages
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