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Still Trying
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Hello, Folks.
I'm one of those trumpet players, who did not major in music. I have very weak improvisational skills. I would like to improve in this area and think I need to acquire a background in theory, i.e. scales, chords, etc. Could one or more of you kind folks direct me to a good book or two on this subject. You help is appreciated, so thanks ahead of time.
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Vessehune
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THe Jazz Theory book mark Mark Levine is great http://www.jazzbooks.com/scripts/search.asp?detail=1&item=239
It covers everything! It even gives a nice discography of esential "must have" CD's!
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jonnydb
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I would also get (if you can) "Harmonic Experience" by W.A. Mathieu. It is very good and in depth and will also help loads with ear trianing (if you do what he says).
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Nicholas Dyson
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Brian's on it! The Jazz Piano book, also by Mark Levine is a great thing too. A little more on 'application', so you get to create and hear a lot of chords, colors, etc. probably available at the same or similar link that Brian gave...
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I like Jazz Tactics, by Chase Sanborn. All the theory, and humor too!
http://www.jazztactics.com
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Erin C
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A couple of websites come to mind:
http://www.changes98.com
http://www.musictheory.net
Both come in very handy, although MusicTheory is more classical based, but as far as theory and rudiments go, it's all the same. Umm... I'm Canadian, so if you're in Canada get the Royal Conservatory books for Rudiments 2, and Harmony 3... but other than that I don't know enough about the books and standards anywhere else to give you any titles... although like awlays the other members are doing a beautiful job of that... hehe. Good luck!
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jhatpro
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yet another good web source, with a variety of materials available, is pianist barry harris' site at:
http://www.barryharris.com/
i downloaded his $15 book on use of 6th chords and other techniques and it's been a big help.
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