Book 1
- Authors
- Abrahams, Paul
- Publisher
- Paul Abrahams
- Tags
- learn to improvise , learn to play jazz , learn jazz soloing , jazz piano , learn jazz piano , play jazz , be a jazz pianist , learn jazz , jazz
- ISBN
- 9781476036557
- Date
- 2012-04-10T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 4.20 MB
- Lang
- en
My approach is clear and systematic with 78 illustrations. Scales lead to chords and the chords link into sequences. The object is to solo through a jazz standard with a full understanding of scales, modes and chord symbols. We will cover the following topics:
The circle of 5ths
Turnarounds
The II-V-I sequence
Turnarounds
Extensions and alterations
7th chords
Modes and modal music
Comping
The diminished sequence
Book 2 is in preparation.