Jazz-Rock Voicings for the Contemporary Keyboard Player - Warner Bros
An intermediate method for jazz and rock keyboard players. Provides information and application of chords, principles of chord functions and substitutions.
Scales for Jazz Improvisation - Warner Bros.
21 scales in all twelve keys, treble and bass clef. A compendium of the various scales used by the jazz greats.Jazz Improvisation for Keyboard Players in three volumes (or complete) - Warner Bros.
A book that deals with creating melodies, the left hand, soloing, chord progressions, scale choices, harmonic conception, melodic implication of scale forms and scale generation of unconventional voicings.Jazz Tunes for Improvisation in two volumes (with Matteson & Petersen) - Warner Bros.
Two books of tunes written by Dan Haerle, Jack Petersen and Rich Matteson.The tunes are based on chord progressions that are typical of many jazz compositions. Each book includes a CD of practice tracks which have guitar and/or piano comping plus bass and drums.The Jazz Language - Warner Bros.
All the materials commonly used by jazz musicians for composing or improvisation. Included are exercises for writing, keyboard and ear-training.The Jazz Sound - Hal LeonardAn improvisation book that emphasizes the analysis of tunes for understanding factors that contribute to choosing chord/scales.
Jazz Piano Voicing Skills - JA MusicA graded course on piano voicing skills, starting with simple block chords and progressing through fourthy voicings and polychords. Includes 123 skills in all twelve keys. Each chapter includes concise instructions for the teacher or student. The book is intended for use by either individuals or classes.
Jazz Improvisation, A Pocket Guide - JA Music
A concise summary of the materials and techniques needed to play jazz.
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Jamey Aebersold Music
Pender's Music
Jazzwise PublicationsPhilosophical reading material
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Parting Thoughts - Some Ideas for Music Students
Things you can learn from a dog
Tuning In - David Liebman
All I Really Need to Know - Robert Fulgham
Success - Ralph Waldo Emerson
You Always Have Choices - Dan Haerle
The Small Group Creed - Dan Haerle
Jazz Hints by Dan Haerle
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A Brief Summary of Jazz Scale Use
Polychord Chord-Scale Relationships
Scale Choices for Improvisation
A Pianist's Basic Responsibilities
Instrumental Technique in Performance
G# Minor Blues (from Jazz Piano Voicing Skills)