By Roni Ben-Hur
Drawing on the widely recognized Barry Harris method, this book serves as a thorough compilation of bebop studies designed for instrumentalists and vocalists alike. It aims to enhance technique, expand musical vocabulary, and deepen the understanding of harmony. The book is spiral-bound and consists of 52 pages.
Praise for the Book:
- "Topnotch in every way… A visionary learning experience." — Lee Prosser, Jazzreview.com
- "Brilliant and profound." — Howard Morgen
- "I can’t imagine anyone with good listening habits not becoming a great jazz improviser after learning the studies in 'Talk Jazz.' Every great jazz lick is in there." — Gene Bertoncini
- "Talk Jazz is the most comprehensive and thorough treatise on jazz guitar available today." — Jimmy Bruno
Table of Contents:
1. Half Step Rules for Major and Dominant 7 Scales
- Major Scales with Added Half Steps
- Dominant 7 Scales with Added Half Steps
2. The Arpeggios Study
- Definition and Importance of Arpeggios
- Guide to Utilizing Arpeggios
- Major, Minor, Diminished, Flatted 5, and Augmented Arpeggios
- Inversions and Two-Octave Arpeggios
3. Surrounding Notes for Major and Minor Arpeggios
- Techniques for Surrounding Major and Minor Arpeggios
- Major Arpeggios with Surrounding Notes
- Minor Arpeggios with Surrounding Notes
4. The Diminished
- Understanding Diminished Chords and Runs
- Diminished Chord with Maj7
- All Diminished Chords on Your Instrument
5. Surrounding Notes for Minor and Major 6 Chords
- Techniques for Surrounding Minor and Major 6 Chords
- Surrounding the Minor 6 Chord
- Surrounding the Major 6 Chord
6. The Minor and Major 6 Diminished Scales
- Overview of Minor and Major 6 Diminished Scales
- Minor 6 Diminished Scale Exercise
- Major 6 Diminished Scale Exercise
7. The Dominant 7 Scale
- Role and Characteristics of the Dominant 7 Scale
- Dominant 7 Scale Exercise
8. The Augmented Chord and the Whole Tone Scale
- Definition and Usage
- Whole Tone Scale Exercise
9. I6/II7/V7 Turnaround Using Diminished Chords
- Description of the Turnaround
- Turnaround in Minor Keys
- Turnaround in Major Keys
10. The Major and Minor Arpeggios and Their Inversions
- Major Arpeggios
- Minor Arpeggios