250 Jazz Patterns Bass Clef Edition

A new aid to learning Jazz Improvisation from the ground up in an easy to follow and easy to learn method. Plenty of exercises and jazz etudes.

A New Workbook for learning jazz improvisational skills from the ground up! 235 Pages full of patterns, exercises, "Improv Etudes" and transcribed solos!

Patterns for Jazz stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the application of more than 400 patterns built on chords and scales---from simple (major) to complex (lydian augmented scales).

Exercises for Developing Jazz Improvisation Volume II This method book covers a further 2 techniques to help the developing jazz player expand their jazz skills. These can also be purchased individually: Examining Diminished Scales This section looks at Whole/Half and Half/Whole step diminished scales. It includes ascending/descending broken chord exercises plus scale patterns for both Whole/Half and Half/Whole step diminished scales. There are also 2 written sample solos with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the exercises. Triad Pairs and Hexatonic Scales This section focuses on 4 common triad pairs and their related hexatonic scales - 2 major triads a whole step apart, 2 major triads a tritone apart, major/augmented triads a whole step apart and 2 minor triads a whole step apart. There are exercises and patterns for each triad pair/hexatonic scale plus suggested chord applications for each. There are also 2 written sample solos with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the practice exercises and sample solos. Although originally created for sax students, all books have now been adapted for C, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef instruments.

Patterns for Jazz stands as a monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the book to give greater clarity to the application of more than 400 patterns built on chords and scales -- from simple (major) to complex (lydian augmented scales).

Play and Learn is an exciting method to learn the art of jazz improvisation---for individual study or classroom use with an entire jazz ensemble. Through the use of recorded jazz tracks (70 on the CDs included), sequenced concepts involving exercises, licks and mini-charts, plus structured lessons, a student can acquire improvisation skills.

"Practical Jazz Theory for Improvisation Bass Clef Workbook" is a stand-along exercise workbook that is also a direct companion text to the "Practical Jazz Theory for Improvisation" text. Originally conceived as the Jazz Theory/Improvisation text and curriculum for the 2014 National Jazz Workshop, it has already been adopted by several university jazz programs. These books begin at a level accessible by students just beginning in jazz, with reference appendices to fill any fundamental music theory knowledge, yet progress systematically in technical and conceptual content well beyond all but the most advanced college improvisation classes. With notated examples and exercises demonstrating all concepts as well free downloadable play-along tracks for all exercises, this book will have students playing the material almost immediately. Used as a stand-alone text for development of technique and fluency with jazz scales, this workbook includes exercises appropriate to all stages of improvisational development.

This ... series is designed to aid the instrumentalist in learning how to improvise jazz, includes three CDs of 70 recorded jazz tracks. Exercises, licks and mini-charts aid in developing jazz melodies, rhythm, style and ear training. The Teacher edition contains all the material [from the other books] (C, B♭, B♭ tenor sax, E♭, bass clef, guitar, piano, bass, drums) [in the series]--p. [4] of cover.