New Book on Jazz Harmony Published

May 17, 2005

concepts of jazz Volume 1

'Concepts of Jazz, for all musicians Volume 1' is a self help guide for musicians of an intermediate level and up looking to get into jazz based harmony.

The intention behind the book is to de-mystify the ideas and concepts that underpin Jazz music in a sensible, easy to read manner. With that in mind, the author (Bill Palmer) has dispensed as much as possible with any theory 'lingo' or 'jargon' and gone for a more conversational writing style. The book is broken into 2 distinct sections.

The first section is the written or theory part and is 40 pages long. There are 4 main principles discussed: The 2-5-1 and associated topics, Chord substitution, Improvising - playing through changes and Standard progressions. Within each of these are a number of sub-headings. Examples are given throughout and readers are encouraged to play them on their respective instruments.

The second section is the appendix. This contains 60 pages of scales, chords, patterns and 'standard progression' charts for the reader to put into practice and get under their fingers.

Another thing the author insisted on was ring-binding. How many music books do you have that just won't sit flat on a music stand? 'Concepts of Jazz' is professionally ring-bound so you're free to play whilst keeping your eyes on the page.

'Concepts of Jazz' is an independent publication and is currently only available for purchase from the author's website (www.palmermusic.com.au). Single copies are available to ship worldwide for $20AUS + postage and handling. Bulk orders, depending on the quantity, will incur a discount.

A more detailed look at the contents includes:

THE 2-5-1 AND ASSOCIATED TOPICS

Basic harmony and scale-tone sevenths
The moving 2-5-1 and chord attraction
The minor 2-5-1 and 3 fundamental minor scales
The natural minor scale
The harmonic minor scale
The melodic minor scale
Summary – the minor 2-5-1

CHORD SUBSTITUTION

Tonic, sub-dominant and Dominant functions
Diatonic substitution
The Secondary Dominant principle
Tri-tone substitution
Major seventh substitution
Altered chords
Diminished substitution
Summary – Chord substitution

IMPROVISING – playing through 'changes'

Swing 8th notes
Essential scales for improvising in jazz
7 note scales
8 note scales
5 note scales
6 note scales
Understanding chord and scale relationships
First choice scales
Guide tones, arpeggios, triads and Digital's
Guide tones
Guide tone line
Arpeggios
Triads
Digital's
Using pentatonics
Symmetrical scales

STANDARD PROGRESSIONS

Jazz Blues
Parker Blues
Rhythm Changes
Minor Blues
Cyclic Progressions
Cycle of 4ths / 5ths

APPENDIX of SCALES, PATTERNS AND EXAMPLES

0.1 Chord and scale choice
0.2 Pentatonic formulae
1.1 Ionian
1.2 Dorian
1.3 Phrygian
1.4 Lydian
1.5 Mixolydian
1.6 Aeolian
1.7 Locrian
1.8 Ionian scale-tone 7ths
2.1 Harmonic minor
2.2 Locrian natural 6th
2.5 Spanish Gypsy
2.8 Harmonic minor scale-tone 7ths
3.1 Melodic Minor
3.4 Lydian dominant
3.6 Locrian natural 2nd
3.7 Altered
3.8 Melodic minor scale-tone 7ths
4.1 Diminished 8-note
4.2 Dominant 8-note
5.1 Major pentatonic
5.2 Minor pentatonic
6.1 Blues
6.2 Whole-tone
7.1 Chord D.N.A
8.1 Rhythm changes and variations
8.2 Jazz Blues changes and variations
8.3 Parker Blues changes and variations
8.4 Minor Blues changes and variations
9.1 Guide Tone lines and Cyclic progressions
9.2 Digital patterns

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.conceptsofjazz.com/.

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