Improvising Jazz

By: Jerry Coker

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Paperback | 15 September 1986 | Edition Number 1

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Improvising Jazz gives the beginning performer and the curious listener alike insights into the art of jazz improvisation. Jerry Coker, teacher and noted jazz saxophonist, explains the major concepts of jazz, including blues, harmony, swing, and the characteristic chord progressions. An easy-to-follow self-teaching guide, Improvising Jazz contains practical exercises and musical examples. Its step-by-step presentation shows the aspiring jazz improviser how to employ fundamental musical and theoretical tools, such as melody, rhythm, and superimposed chords, to develop an individual melodic style.

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Non-Fiction Arts & Entertainment Music Music Styles & Genres Jazz Dance & Other Performing Arts Blues Techniques of Music / Music Tutorials / Teaching Of Music Musical Instruments & Instrumental Ensembles Chamber Ensembles

Introduction	p. 1
The Improvisor's Basic Tools	p. 3
An Introduction to Melody	p. 12
The Rhythm Section	p. 20
The First Playing Session	p. 26
Development of the Ear	p. 34
Further Study of Chord Types	p. 38
Swing	p. 45
The Diminished Scale	p. 50
Analysis and Development of Melody	p. 54
Chord Superimposition	p. 63
Functional Harmony	p. 71
Appendix A	p. 81
Appendix B	p. 83
Appendix C	p. 85
Appendix D	p. 88
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