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Pentatonics - Theory and Practice
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ISBN13: 9798782627423
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 20 2021
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 20 2021
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
This is a complete guide to pentatonic scales, explaining how to create them and how to use them for improvisation and composition. Many different pentatonic scales are considered - Major, Minor, HIrajoshi, Blues, etc., each with a list of possible harmonizations. The book includes a chart of the pentatonics in each mode of the Major and Melodic Minor scales. Numerous exercises are presented so that you can build your technique and improve our concept at the same time. These include in 3, 4, 5 and 6 note groups, sus4 triads. The group includes sections on pentatonic chords, bitonal pentatonics, pentatonic bass lines (ostinato), II V/ I's, and harmonic sequences in pentatonics. Pentatonic lines are included on Major and Minor Blues forms, Blue Bossa, Giant Steps, Rhythm Changes, Funk, and Free Improvisation. Level: intermediate to advanced. What a great book you have written!! Truly to the point and substantial - just the kind of condensed information I wish I had had 40 years ago!! A perfect blend of technical exercises, theory, and great etudes based on different pentatonic concepts and standard chord changes. I will definitely use it as a reference. Bravo!
Otmaro Ruiz A rich compendium of myriad pentatonic possibilities in both melodic and harmonic contexts - a pentatonic companion filled with engaging jazz-relevant concepts for players at all levels.
Dr. Susan Muscarella Founding President, California Jazz Conservatory Jeff Gardner presents us with another excellent work dedicated to the study of popular music, with a clear and direct approach that offers the student of jazz a practice routine combined with performance development, appliable to the piano and other instruments.
Marilia Giller Professor - State University of Paraná. An approachable and thorough exploration of the many angles and applications of pentatonic scales. From beginning to advanced concepts, the detailed explanations and many written examples and exercises make this an important and valuable book for any improviser's collection.
Rosana Eckert University of North Texas jazz faculty I highly recommend this magnificent and very complete book by jazz master pianist Jeff Gardner on the use of pentatonic scales. It is designed for beginners as well as for high-level musicians. The examples on Blues, Rhythm Changes, and Coltrane Changes are a gold mine for any improvising musician who wants to make progress.
Manuel Rocheman Jazz Pianist, professor at IMEP - Paris College of Music Pentatonics for intermediate and advanced players. This book concisely covers all the basics, and offers unique approaches to pentatonic thinking. An excellent resource for players looking to grow musically.
Patrick Sheng Director of Instrumental Jazz Studies Long Beach City College Complete, direct, and didactic content about pentatonics and their applications. Jeff Gardner presents numerous clear and practical examples basic concepts to advanced nuances, including harmonizations of different pentatonic scales. It offers tools for mastering these scales in improvisation, as well as useful concepts for composition and arrangement. I highly recommend it for all levels.
Iara Gomes Professor of Popular Piano - Escola de Musica de Brasilia I know many books on pentatonic scales, but yours, Jeff Gardner, brought freshness to the subject, opening new perspectives in a very creative way. Congratulations on your detailed and revealing work.
Renato Vasconcellos Professor of Popular Music - Universidade Nacional de Brasilia
Dr. Susan Muscarella Founding President, California Jazz Conservatory Jeff Gardner presents us with another excellent work dedicated to the study of popular music, with a clear and direct approach that offers the student of jazz a practice routine combined with performance development, appliable to the piano and other instruments.
Marilia Giller Professor - State University of Paraná. An approachable and thorough exploration of the many angles and applications of pentatonic scales. From beginning to advanced concepts, the detailed explanations and many written examples and exercises make this an important and valuable book for any improviser's collection.
Rosana Eckert University of North Texas jazz faculty I highly recommend this magnificent and very complete book by jazz master pianist Jeff Gardner on the use of pentatonic scales. It is designed for beginners as well as for high-level musicians. The examples on Blues, Rhythm Changes, and Coltrane Changes are a gold mine for any improvising musician who wants to make progress.
Manuel Rocheman Jazz Pianist, professor at IMEP - Paris College of Music Pentatonics for intermediate and advanced players. This book concisely covers all the basics, and offers unique approaches to pentatonic thinking. An excellent resource for players looking to grow musically.
Patrick Sheng Director of Instrumental Jazz Studies Long Beach City College Complete, direct, and didactic content about pentatonics and their applications. Jeff Gardner presents numerous clear and practical examples basic concepts to advanced nuances, including harmonizations of different pentatonic scales. It offers tools for mastering these scales in improvisation, as well as useful concepts for composition and arrangement. I highly recommend it for all levels.
Iara Gomes Professor of Popular Piano - Escola de Musica de Brasilia I know many books on pentatonic scales, but yours, Jeff Gardner, brought freshness to the subject, opening new perspectives in a very creative way. Congratulations on your detailed and revealing work.
Renato Vasconcellos Professor of Popular Music - Universidade Nacional de Brasilia
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