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220 Chromatic Exercises + 1165 Jazz Lines Phrases for the Modern Improviser
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This theoretical book is meant to improve contemporary jazz styles techniques for all musician players of modern jazz.
The book is divided into scale exercises, arpeggio exercises, jazz line phrases as well as contemporary chord progressions.
The book is divided into scale exercises, arpeggio exercises, jazz line phrases as well as contemporary chord progressions.
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220 Chromatic Exercises + 1165 Jazz Lines Phrases for the Modern Improviser - Olegario Diaz
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"Olegario Diaz has written a wonderful book for students and professionals alike, full of fun exercises which expand your harmonic knowledge while getting you all over your instrument at the same time."
- Randy Brecker
This book demonstrates a great use of approach notes to melodic phrases and sequences. Understanding this gives you an insight on how to use chromatic notes.
- Jerry Bergonzi
A terrific book - lots of great tools to work on. I love the chromatic approach; I recommend this one highly.
- Walt Weiskopf
There is a wealth of material in this book! I am sure it will be helpful to many players! I will definitely recommend the book to my friends and students!
- Dan Haerle
Lots of interesting patterns in here that can be practiced in all keys. They are particularly useful for understanding chromaticism in jazz. An asset to the student and professional alike.
- Seamus Blake
"An amazing musician with an original approach. I found out a great amount of information in this book, which contains a lot of great chromatic phrases. I highly recommend this to musicians of
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