The Chord Scale Theory & Jazz Harmony

By Barrie Nettles

Jazz harmony, as taught at the Berklee College of Music, is based on the so-called "chord scale theory." This method---further developed---is now available as a comprehensive textbook for the first time---The Chord Scale Theory & Jazz Harmony by Barrie Nettles and Richard Graf. Emerged from practice and designed for practical use, it provides theoretical knowledge necessary for improvisation, composing, and arranging. Titles: Introduction * Harmonic Structures * Diatonic Harmony * Dominant Chords and Diatonic Function * Minor Key Harmony * Blues * Diminished seventh Chords * Dominant Chords with Special Functions * Modal Interchange * Voicing Specific Chord Symbols and Structures * Modulations * Modal Systems * Nonfunctional Harmony * Introduction to Arranging.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 389221056X
• ISBN13: 9783892210566
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Length: 999 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.0" x 11.8"