Edition: Paperback Book and CD Package

Series: Jazz Improvisation Method

Description: Shelton Berg’s programmed text for a 2-4 semester improvisation course. This approach is consonance-based, emphasizing structural pitches and harmonic considerations rather than scale-derived melody. This logical, step-by-step method is based on the premise that when consonant tones are surrounded with characteristic jazz formula, successful jazz improvisation results.

Recordings:

The recordings below are in the order they appear in the book.

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Majority

Dominant Functions

Minor Difficulties

Little J Blues

Mellotones

Catch a Caboose

Lacey Lady

Get Out the Rake

You Again

Grapes and Flowers

Parts of You

Rhythm Changes- Slow

Rhythm Changes- Fast

Paradoxy

Tingle

Steps and Circles

Mr. Funk

Lots More Blues

Cycles

Song for a Chick

Watch It

Modal Majic

Far Out