Ready, Aim, Improvise!
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Description
As taught at Berklee College of Music 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 filled with musical examples, exercises and practice routines that help make the learning process easy and enjoyable. The accompanying audio tracks feature modal, key-area and modulating chord progressions performed at a slow, manageable tempo. READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! is a clear, comprehensive study of the most important steps in a jazz musicians education. Don't be surprised if it gets you practicing more and playing better in no time at all! So get READY... AIM... IMPROVISE!
Content
8. Chorid-Tone Soloing and Chord-Scale Soloing
9. Restriction Means Expansion
10. Inside the Outside Chords
Musical Impact
Part four: Practicing
12. Self-Recording: A Mirror for your Ears
Self-Critiquing: Accuracy and Musicality
14. Private Practice, Jam Session and Jazz Gigs: A Balancing Act
15. Designing a Personal Practice Routine
Appendix