Music theory through improvisation [ a new approach to musicianship training

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sarath, Ed (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge , c2010
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Online Access:NetLibrary
Table of Contents:
  • 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