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46 • ADVANCE MUSIC
Books
Arranging/Composing, Harmony, Theory
ADVANCED HARMONIC CONCEPTS Book with CD - Inspired by the music of Wayne
Shorter, Chick Corea, The Yellowjackets and others, this text is a clear, concise study of
contemporary harmonic progressions that are created and derived from the melody rather
than from the key. Naus ........................................................................ $32.95 ____AM11226
BEYOND FUNCTIONAL HARMONY Book with CD - Designed to help analyze the
jazz/fusion music of today by presenting a system of melody and harmony that allows
them to function outside the normal parameters of diatonic harmony, melody and form. In
this way, it provides composers with a point of departure from the conventional principles
of key-related functional harmony. Naus .............................................. $32.95 ____AM11225
CHANGES OVER TIME: THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ ARRANGING Book with CD -
Through comparative case studies, this book illustrates the dramatic development of the
key elements of jazz arranging – rhythm, melody, harmony, orchestration, structure – from
the 1920's to the present. It presents 35 arrangements of four great tunes – King Porter
Stomp; Chant of the Weed; All of Me; Take the “A” Train. Sturm ......... $49.00 ____AM11350
THE CHORD SCALE THEORY & JAZZ HARMONY - As taught at the Berklee College of
Music, jazz harmony is based on the Chord Scale Theory. Based on that method, this
comprehensive text provides the theoretical knowledge that’s necessary for improvisation,
composing and arranging. Nettles & Graf ............................................. $27.95 ____AM11216
CONTEMPORARY HARMONY - ROMANTICISM THROUGH THE TWELVE-TONE ROW -
traces the complex, ever-changing path of musical growth from the late Romantic period
to the serial techniques of contemporary composers. By analyzing the dominant characteristics
of specific styles of writing, it provides an organized plan of explanations and
exercises to make the study of non-diatonic literature more manageable.
Ulehla .................................................................................................... $36.00 ____AM11400
GIL EVANS & MILES DAVIS: 1957-1962 HISTORIC COLLABORATIONS - For the first
time, this book offers an in-depth analysis of major works by Gil Evans and Miles Davis,
including transcribed full scores for Blues For Pablo; New Rhumba; Bess You Is My
Woman; and Will O’ The Wisp. It examines the historical context of these legendary
collaborations and assesses their impact on jazz ensemble literature.
Lajoie .................................................................................................... $54.95 ____AM11315
A GUIDE TO JAZZ COMPOSITION & ARRANGING - based on 40+ years of teaching and
professional writing experience, this comprehensive study examines the elements of
melody, chord progressions, arranging for small and large groups, enhanced use of
rhythm sections, effective instrument ranges, textural options, form and much more. Also
includes lists of choice tunes and listening suggestions.
Coker .................................................................................................... $19.95 ____AM11310
JAZZ ARRANGING (EG) - Comparable to a college course, the reader will be guided step
by step from beginning to more advanced writing techniques. The explanations cover the
questions time and again asked by students as well as the issues arising when working in
an artistic situation. Through refined verbalization and a vast number of musical
examples, this book establishes a clear understanding of these guidelines and fosters a
student’s ability to deal with a wide variety of arranging issues.
Herborn ................................................................................................. $32.95 ____AM11301
JAZZ ARRANGING & COMPOSING - A LINEAR APPROACH Revised edition. Book with CD -
This book illustrates and analyzes a variety of options for harmonizing the same melody
using the techniques of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans, and Clare
Fischer. Dobbins ................................................................................... $49.00 ____AM11305
ARRANGEMENT ET COMPOSITION DE LA MUSIQUE DE JAZZ: UNE APPROCHE
LINEARE (F) ......................................................................................... $49.00 ____AM11307
THE JAZZ CHORD/SCALE HANDBOOK - a concise yet thorough reference for
chord/scale theory that presents each scale with appropriate modal and functional chord
voicings, information about common usage, and examples from recorded literature.
Intended as a guide rather than a “how to” book, it organizes the modes of major,
melodic/harmonic minor, harmonic major, symmetric and pentatonic scales, the blues
scale, and more. Keller ......................................................................... $18.95 ____AM11217
JAZZ COMPOSER’S COMPANION - divided into three sections – Melody, Rhythm,
Harmony – it illustrates specific compositional techniques by presenting dozens of musical
examples, as well as works by and/or interviews with Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Jim Hall,
Ralph Towner, Steve Swallow, Pat Metheny, Michael Gibbs, Carla Bley, George Russell,
Horace Silver, Chick Corea, Lyle Mays, Anthony Davis and Herbie Hancock.
Goldstein ............................................................................................... $22.95 ____AM11304
JAZZ HARMONY (Third Edition) - One of the most definitive texts on the subject, recently
updated as a third edition (replaces item #AM11210). Over the years, this book has
proven equally useful for students from all backgrounds - self-taught, classically trained,
or working professionals. Jaffe ............................................................. $31.95 ____AM11203
THE JAZZ THEORY WORKBOOK - a theory primer for the serious study of jazz improvisation,
arranging and composing. Included are many musical examples, written assignments,
and performance exercises to reinforce theoretical concepts.
Boling/Coker ......................................................................................... $24.00 ____AM11201
LE LIVRE DE LA THEORIE DU JAZZ (F) - Levine .................................. $49.00 ____AM11206
MODAL JAZZ COMPOSITION & HARMONY, VOLUME 1 - encourages the exploration of
creative abilities in the unfettered environment of the chromatic-modal system and asymmetric
form. Free from conventional harmonic patterns, this approach clears the way for
compositional expression in all musical styles – post-50's jazz, ECM, fusion, pop,
classical. Miller ...................................................................................... $27.95 ____AM11303
MODAL JAZZ COMPOSITION & HARMONY, VOLUME 2 - this continuation of Volume I
introduces the concepts of melody writing and examines an array of contemporary jazz
styles. As in the first volume, an appendix with supplemental theoretical information and
examples is included. Miller .................................................................. $27.95 ____AM11308
▲ SOMETHING BORROWED SOMETHING BLUE (Principles of Jazz Composition) - This book is
a broad survey of the wider principles of harmony, form, adaptation, and developmental
technique underlying jazz composition in its various instrumental formats.
Jaffe ...................................................................................................... $38.00 ____AM11207
The Inside Improvisation Series
ALL BOOKS INCLUDE CHORD CHANGES FOR C CONCERT, Bb, AND Eb INSTRUMENTS
MELODIC STRUCTURES, VOL. 1 Book with CD -though focusing on the jazz idiom, this
system applies to many musical styles and instruments and offers a tangible pathway into
the creative imagination by getting inside the harmony and changes. Bergonzi
Book with CD ........................................................................................ $32.95 ____AM14220
DVD ...................................................................................................... $27.00___AMDV20054
LES STRUCTURES MELODIQUES, VOL. 1/MELODISCHE STRUKTUREN (FG)
see above ...............................................................................................$32.95 ____AM14251
PENTATONICS, VOL. 2 Book with CD - designed for all instruments, it provides a practical
yet creative method for infusing melodic improvisations with effective pentatonics like
those used by the great jazz artists of our time. Bergonzi ................... $32.95 ____AM14256
LES PENTATONIQUES, VOL. 2 /PENTATONIK
(FG) see above ..................................................................................... $32.95 ____AM14259
JAZZ LINE, VOL. 3 Book with CD - a step-by-step approach to chromaticism, line playing
and voicing leading. The companion disc contains 23 play-along tracks featuring standard
chord progressions, a rhythm section, and demonstrations of exercises by the author on
tenor sax. Bergonzi ............................................................................... $32.95 ____AM14260
MELODIC RHYTHMS, VOL. 4 Book with CD - based on the premise that time and rhythm
are king, this volume explains how to practice and play creative rhythms in an effective
melodic context. The disc contains 10 standard chord progressions, each played in two
different tempos, with demonstrations supplied by the author on tenor sax.
Bergonzi ................................................................................................ $32.95 ____AM14261
THESAURUS OF INTERVALLIC MELODIES, VOL. 5 Book with CD - each page in this
volume focuses on 3, 4 or 5 specific intervals that can be used in combination to create an
infinite variety of creative, distinctive melodies. The play-along disc includes 19 tunes and
8 vamps for productive practice. Bergonzi ............................................ $38.00 ____AM14265
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