Hip up your playing with the 'signature' sound of modern players. Contains many exercises/etudes of varying levels and 12 solos written over 'standard' chord changes which utilize augmented scales in both familiar and exotic ways. The worlds most thorough examination and demonstration of the use of augmented scales in modern Jazz improv. An important book for all 'post-boppers'.

Augmented Scale in Jazz

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Weiskopf, Walt

Ricker, Ramon

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Jamey Aebersold Jazz Inc

Coltranes landmark composition Giant Steps used a new harmonic formula. This book examines it in detail as well as Countdown! Also contains many practice exercises and solo examples, plus how to use this new harmony over 'standard' harmony. This book is an essential Companion for these Volumes in our Play-a-long series: Volume 68 - Giant Steps and Volume 75 - Countdown to Giant Steps, both available separately.

Coltrane-A Players Guide to His Harmony

This long awaited 104 page book is the defining treatise on the diminished scale. It explains everything you need to know about this versatile scale and how / where to use it in your solos. Includes 12 exercises, 6 common patterns, and 4 classic diminished licks over ii/V7/I tracks aligned to Jamey's popular Volume 3 play-along (sold separately). Also included are 12 etudes, many based on standards, that demonstrate how and where to place diminished scale ideas in the changes.

Understanding the Diminished Scale: A Guide for the Modern Jazz Player

Jamey Aebersold Jazz

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Augmented Scale in Jazz

Coltrane-A Players Guide to His Harmony

Understanding the Diminished Scale: A Guide for the Modern Jazz Player