The Jazz Language

This text presents all of the materials commonly used by the jazz musician in a logical order dictated both by complexity and need. The book is not intended to be either an arranging or improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference providing the information musicians need to pursue any activity they wish.

Introduction

2

(1)

Intervals

3

(4)

Basic Chord Construction

7

(3)

Modes Of the Major Scale

10

(3)

Basic Substitution and Function

13

(5)

Thirteenth Chords

18

(3)

Modes of the Harmonic Minor Scale

21

(3)

Voicing and Connecting Chords

24

(3)

Modes of the Ascending Melodic Minor Scale

27

(3)

Polychord Nomenclature

30

(4)

Symmetrical Altered Scales

34

(3)

Advanced Substitution and Function

37

(5)

Pentatonic and Blues Scales

42

(4)

Five Part Harmony

46

(5)

Synthetic Scales

51

(2)

Appendix I Developing Improvisational Skills

53

(1)

Appendix II Melody Harmonization Check-List

54

(1)

Appendix III Hints On Transcribing Solos

55

(1)

Appendix IV Mode Identification Guide

56

(1)

Appendix V A Suggested Course Syllabus

57

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