Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist
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Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist

An Imaginative Approach

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist

An Imaginative Approach

About this book

Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist serves as a guide for harmonic expansion and development for jazz piano, offering pianists both a rationale and methods to improve contrapuntal hand techniques.

The text focuses on the relationship between theory and execution and both of those components' usefulness in creating a jazz sound at the piano. This kinaesthetic method provides the learner with a systematic approach to harmonic movement, revealing options that may not have been otherwise apparent. This method will allow pianists to add depth and dimension to their chord voicings in the same way that vocalists and wind instrumentalists give character and shape to the notes they create.

Key features include musical examples ranging from singular chord construction to sophisticated harmonic progressions and song application. Performance exercises are provided throughout the text. Learners and instructors are encouraged to create their own exercises. Related ancillaries at harmoniccounterpoint.com include:

  • Musical examples
  • Audio tracks
  • Performance exercises
  • Written assignments

Intended for the learner who is reasonably familiar with essential jazz harmony, this textbook will be both a significant resource for the advanced player and a fundamental component for the learner in a structured academic musical setting.

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Yes, you can access Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist by Gary Motley in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Media & Performing Arts & Music. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9781032399249
eBook ISBN
9781003829706
Edition
1
Subtopic
Music

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Book Features
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. About the Author
  10. 1 Introduction
  11. 2 Contrapuntal Improvisation
  12. 3 Harmonic Counterpoint
  13. 4 Rhythm
  14. 5 Chord Voicing
  15. 6 Building Harmony
  16. 7 Chord Motion
  17. 8 Chord Progression
  18. Appendices
  19. Index