Music theory through improvisation [ a new approach to musicianship training - Sarath, Ed (New York : Routledge, 2010)
1. Improvisation across boundaries : a trans-stylistic approach -- 2. Music fundamentals -- 3. Modality and rhythm I : time feels -- 4. Modality and rhythm II : small group framework -- 5. Basic tonal materials : triads and seventh chords -- 6. Harmonic functions -- 7. Swing : gloval rhythmic gateway -- 8. Melodic line construction and harmonization -- 9. Chord inversion present and past -- 10. Non-diatonic harmony I : applied chords -- 11. Non-diatonic harmony II : modal mixture -- 12. Figured bass realization at the keyboard -- 13. Extended chords -- 14. Altered extensions -- 15. Diverse approaches to analysis -- 16. Fine-tuning and expanding the jazz palette
Description based on print version record
Includes index
Keywords: Improvisation (Music); Jazz -- Instruction and study; Music theory