Creative Chordal Harmony for Guitar


Book Description

Jazz guitarist Goodrick teams with Miller to explain his system of Generic Modality Compression, a way of studying harmony which allows guitarists to discover fresh and unusual chord voicings. With an introduction and appendix.




Chordal Harmony


Book Description

Chordal Harmony: Volume 2 is the long-awaited sequel to world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala's most popular book to date. Matching the original Chordal Harmony's innovative approach, rigorous and thoughtful exercises, and attention to detail, Volume 2 will take you far, far deeper into the new and challenging world of chords on bass. Travel through Janek's in-depth process for finding the most creative voicings, creating effective chord melodies, sparking and building upon new compositional devices, and even his best techniques for live performances and effective looping.




Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony


Book Description

(Jazz Book). A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.




Mel Bay's Complete Book of Harmony, Theory & Voicing


Book Description

"This is a very comprehensive text that combines theory, harmony and voicing material with emphasis placed on voice leading. Although this book's primary focus is on four-note chord voicings on the middle strings of the guitar, much of the knowledge conveyed here can be appreciated and used by all jazz musicians, not only guitarists. Topics covered include: Tensions, Voice Leading Chord Scales, Enharmonic Chordal Substitutions, Fourth Voicings, Chromatic Guide Lines, Triad Over Bass Voicings, and much more! The best part of this book, however, is the unique and practical way the author takes modern harmonic concepts and shows you how to apply them in real music situations! Written for the intermediate to advanced music theory enthusiast who wishes to master this facet of music."




Piano Adventures Scale and Chord Book 1


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Playing 5-finger scales has significant value for early-level pianists. This innovative book helps students chart progress through all major and minor 5-finger scales, cross-hand arpeggios, and primary chords. Engaging teacher duets for each key are used for scale exercises. Students also enjoy improvisation activities for each key with creative prompts to inspire imagery, character, and tempo.




Jazz Composition and Orchestration


Book Description

"Russo has undertaken an ambitious project, attempting to discuss together the elements of music that are commonly treated separately in books on harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration. As such, his new book contains enough musical instruction to be of interest even to students not particularly interested in 'jazz' or Russo's own musical idiom. For the student who wants to compose or arrange for 'jazz' ensembles from dance bands to full orchestras, Russo has shown himself to be a generous source of good advice."--Jon Newsom, Notes




Harmony Book


Book Description

This comprehensive resource features more than 400 projections and colour illustrations augmented by MRI images for added detail to enhance the anatomy and positioning presentations.




The Chord Scale Theory & Jazz Harmony


Book Description

Comprehensive textbook based on the Chord Scale Theory as taught at the Berklee College of Music.




Berklee Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary


Book Description

(Berklee Guide). This chord dictionary from the assistant chair of Berklee's guitar department includes 100+ chord forms, from basic 7th chords to guide tone chords and triads over bass notes. It is organized to reveal chord relationships and help guitarists learn voicings quickly and thoroughly. Includes notes, fretboard diagrams and tab for each chord.




Piano Adventures Scale and Chord Book 2


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Intermediate students are ready to explore the challenges of one-octave scales and arpeggios. More than a simple reference to scale fingerings and key signatures, this book presents valuable patterns that engage the ear and give musical meaning to scale degrees. By transposing these patterns and common chord progressions, students gain deep understanding in all keys. With additional strategies for fluency and gesture, students are well-prepared for technical mastery.