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II/V7/I Progression Vol 3
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V03 $15.90
Probably the most important musical sequence in modern jazz! A must for all aspiring jazz players. The new, expanded CD contains four new tracks of Jamey playing the 120 exercises from the book in a "call and response" fashion over an extended II-V7-1 progression that stays in one key at a comfortable tempo. If you listen to jazz at all, you'll recognize many phrases as those played by the masters. The exercises are transposed for all instruments, so you can start playing right away! Book contains all the needed scales and chords to each of the recorded tracks. These are written in the staff. Also includes three full pages of piano voicings that correspond to the tracks on the recording. Booklet contains a Scale Syllabus which allows you to find and use various substitute scales, just like professional musicians use. If you have been working on scales and chords, this book and recording set should be what you are looking for. A new concept in learning and applying basic jazz harmony. Includes tracks to practice major, minor, dom. 7th, diminished, whole tone, half-diminished, Lydian and dim. whole tone scales and chords.
Major And Minor Vol 24
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V24 $19.95
For ALL instrumentalists and vocalists. Recordings contain 30 extended dtracks of recorded background. Great primer for learning basic skills in Major and Minor keys. Advanced players will want to work on "double-timing," playing "outside" and "side-slipping" in all keys at comfortable tempos. This set will help you gain confidence. It's designed to help any musician no matter what their level of ability. One of the most-used play-alongs in the series. All of the exercises and sax solos on the demo tracks have been transcribed and written out in the book! Use this set for warming up any ensemble. Pick a different key each day/week/practice.
Blues In All Keys Vol 42
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V42 $15.90
Here's a great way to expand your blues playing in every key! And it's real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. You'll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. TRANSPOSED FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions. It's enjoyable and it's sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series.
I Got Rhythm (All 12 Keys) Vol 47
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V47 $15.90
Explores in detail the fundamentals of playing RHYTHM (I Got Rhythm) changes in all keys. For decades, jazz greats have used these progressions as springboards to new interpretations and improvisations. Charlie Parker practiced I Got Rhythm in all 12 keys and recorded these progressions on 28 separate occasions! All 12 keys include a written melody as well as a solo section. Special section contains uniquely-designed slow recorded tracks to help you fully understand harmonies. The book includes step-by-step instructions and examples of common "rhythm" techniques and practice, including the use of Blues, Diminished, Pentatonic and other scales, as well as playing the "changes." This set has everything you need to get a true performance- quality understanding of I Got Rhythm changes! Great for beginning rhythm players!
Minor Blues In All Keys Vol 57
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V57 $15.90
Here we have a typical minor blues in all 12 keys. Few chord progressions offer the freedom and variety of expression found in the minor blues progression. Great players have all approached this chord progression in a variety of ways; from attacking each chord vertically in its pure form to playing horizontally "across" the progression, (usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale) to taking all or part of the changes totally harmonically "out."
How To Learn Tunes Vol 76 (Bk/Cd)
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V76 $19.95
Until now, the task of memorizing tunes has required a great amount of time and has been left largely to chance by the musician. With no rules, guidelines, or systematic methods of study the task has often left musicians with a great deal of confusion and frustration. This incredible work is a quick and easy method for learning and memorizing melodies and chord changes to any tune in any key! Cookin' CD rhythm section is fun to play with! Special listening/learning/play-a-long tracks take you through the most commonly used harmonic formulae and teach you how to recognize and remember forms both visually and aurally. The extensive book and large 64-page supplement give you all the practice tips and exercises you need and important information about tune composition that will have you not only memorizing, but UNDERSTANDING how changes work. Leave the fakebooks at home!
Dominant Seventh Workout Vol 84
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V84 $19.95
The Dominant Seventh is possibly the most substituted, colored and altered sound in modern music. Its flexibility and distinctive nature made it a favorite of composers throughout the twentieth century and allowed it to dominate Blues and Rock and Roll. This unique play-a-long explores the very nature of the Dom 7 sound and describes different ways jazz masters have used it for color and texture. Many written patterns will open your ears and extended play-a-long tracks (2 CDs) will allow you to practice licks and patterns, refine your technique and reaction time, and give you the skills to navigate Dominant 7ths with confidence.
Miles of Modes Vol 116
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Catalog# V116 $19.95
What do you play when you have one chord for 8 or 16 bars? The Modal Jazz era presented new challenges for improvisers, spawning a fruitful period rich in new ideas, concepts, and harmonic exploration. This play-a-long includes several "Standard" forms and important practice tracks; many of which are "period accurate" and others which are stylistically more contemporary. These practice tracks are designed to foster understanding, facility and familiarity. Many of the first tracks are slow, making them perfect for beginners. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy the opportunity to double-time and experiment with an endless array of chord/scale substitutions over the otherwise simple tracks.