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HOW TO COMP click to see more No reviews	This book/CD set presents a clear, comprehensive, one-step-at-a-time method for learning how to accompany an improvised jazz solo. As a sequel to Hal Crook’s text 'How to Improvise', 'How to Comp' offers precise explanations, practical exercises, recorded musical examples, four play-along tracks, and daily practice routines. 'How to Comp' organizes a vast amount of information that helped to make the author’s previous work 'a major contribution to jazz pedagogy'. 'How to Comp' is primarily for intermediate through advanced level players of harmonic instruments, e.g. piano (keyboard), guitar and vibraphone. However, drummers, bassists and horn players can also benefit from its study. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes audio CD. 176 pages. Save Cart	US$38.50
HOW TO IMPROVISE - AN APPROACH TO PRACTICING IMPROVISATION click to see more No reviews	What exactly are the steps that lead to ability? In which order should they been taken? What will be required to master each one? These are questions the author has explored in this book, resulting in a rather unique 'one-thing-at-a-time' approach to studying improvisation - one that incorporates discipline, technique, creativity and musical intuition. Each topic is explained and demonstrated using written musical examples and it is accompanied by suggested exercises and a sample daily practice schedule, which can be modified to fit your own needs or liking. Written by Hal Crook, this book has been used by the Performance Studies Department of the Berklee College of Music in Boston for teaching improvisation since September 1988. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). Includes 2 audio CDs. 186 pages. Save Cart	US$48.95
LET'S PLAY RHYTHM click to see more No reviews	Variations on Rhythm Changes for the Study of Improvisation, Ear Training and Composition Let´s Play Rhythm is one of the most versatile book/CD play-alongs available providing three CDs which offer a complete learning experience. You´ll hear master musicians demonstrating the lessons in the context of tunes. Eliminating first the solos on one disc and finally the melodies on a third disc leaving only the rhythm tracks. Practice with/without the melodies or solos, write your own, transcribe for ear training. Learn bass lines, diatonic melodies, rhythmic melodies, pentatonic, blues scale, diminished, upper structures, intervalic melodies, reharmonization, pedal points, groove variations and more. Featured soloists and melody players include Jerry Bergonzi - Tenor, Ken Cervenka - Trumpet, Jeff Galindo - Trombone and Matt Marvuglio - Flute. Rhythm section: Bruce Gertz - bass, Bob Kaufman - drums, Russell Hoffman - piano. 167 pages. Written in standard notation. (NO TAB) 3 audio CDs included. Save Cart	US$60.50
MICHAEL MOORE BASS METHOD click to see more No reviews	A first of its kind approach to the learning of double bass, incorporating traditional classical studies with practical jazz and popular music applications. Michael Moore, who has been at the top of the jazz bass scene since his arrival in New York in the 1960s, and pioneer of jazz education Clem DeRosa, combine to produce an easy to follow method designed for individual or classroom application. Written in standard notation only (no TAB). 144 pages. Save Cart	US$21.95
READY, AIM, IMPROVISE click to see more No reviews	As taught at Berklee College of Music and written by Hal Crook, READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including: music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jazz vocabulary, practicing, self-critiquing, career planning, and much more. READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! is a clear, comprehensive study of the most important steps in a jazz musicians education. Dont be surprised if it gets you practicing more and playing better in no time at all! So get READY... AIM... IMPROVISE! Includes 2 audio CDs. 352 pages. Save Cart	US$54.95
THE MUSIC OF HAL CROOK click to see more No reviews	This title is priced for closeout and this deal is limited to stock on hand. They will remain available until sold out. If you are interested in getting a copy, don’t wait. 35 Jazz Originals written by Hal Crook for intermediate and advanced levels. Songs played in ensemble classes at Berklee College of Music. Features: Musical demonstration of each song, arranged introductions and endings, Bass lines and rhythmic figures, Swing, even and Latin feels. Also includes: Chord voicings, Rehearsal techniques, Glossary of chord symbols and spellings, Preparation method for soloing on progressions. Written in standard notation (no TAB). Includes audio CD. 96 pages. Save Cart	US$12.00 Retail Price US$24.95