Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hanc…

Includes 136 etudes and lip building exercises designed to build range, precision, and endurance and to familiarize the student with the most commonly used modes in jazz in all 12 keys. Because playing stylistically correctly is even more important than playing right notes, this book includes a professional jazz trombonist playing selected examples on the enclosed CD. This easy to read spiral-bo…

Transcribed by Steve Briody. 675 transcribed licks and phrases from 5 of the greatest Jazz Guitarists of all time; Tal Farlow, Pat Martino, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, and Jimmy Raney! The phrases are separated into five sections; Major lines, Minor lines, Major ii/V7/I lines, Minor ii/V7/I lines, and Dominant 7 lines. These textbook jazz phrases are perfect for all instruments, not just guitar. Ove…

What can you do with hydrogen peroxide, baby powder, modeling clay, and dental cushions' What are the four variables of good intonation' What is a mouthpiece scale' What does playing it backwards mean' The answers to these questions and other tips of the trade can be found in Saxophone Secrets. Has your saxophone playing hit a plateau' Are you practicing, but not progressing' If you're nodding yo…

Newly expanded edition. Now includes thirty legendary guitar solos with chord progressions and guitar voicings transcribed by Steve Khan. No Wes fan should be without this book! Album Contents: - Angel Eyes - Besame Mucho - Bud's Beaux Arts - Canadian Sunset - Cariba - Con Alma - D Natural Blues - Days Of Wine And Roses - Ecaroh - Four On Six - Freddie Freeloader - Fried Pies - I've Grown Accusto…

A must have for all pianists seeking a creative approach to developing left and right hand coordination. The exercises and solos (based on the chord changes to well-known standards) are rhythmic, colorful, and fun to play. The chapters cover six specific areas of left hand development and left/right hand integration, with practical application from standard jazz tunes in the form of musical solo …

Intermediate/Advanced. The man who brought the trombone to the front of the band was also known as a great composer. These hard boppin' favorites are a fitting tribute to his legacy. Boneology - Coffee Pot - Fatback - Flat Black - Interlude - In Walked Horace - Lament - May I Have Dis Dance - Mohawk - Shutterbug - Ten-85 - Turnpike - Kenya. Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (piano); Tyrone Wheeler (bass…

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La septième de dominante est probablement l'accord le plus utilisé, le plus coloré, et joué dans la musique moderne. Sa flexibilité et nature distinctive en fait un favori des compositeurs tout au long du 20ème siècle et lui permet de dominer le blues et le rock. Ce Play-a-Long unique explore la nature même de la 7ème de dominante et décrit les différentes manière…