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Major is Harmonic
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365 Days of Practice
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Guitarist’s Introduction to Jazz
Rhythm First: A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Improvisation
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Foundation Exercises for Bass
Latin Real Easy Book
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Method for Chromatic Harmonica
New Orleans Trumpet: A Down-Home Conservatory Method
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Building Solo Lines from Cells
Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing
Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker
Serious Jazz Practice Book Volume 2: The Harmonic Approach
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365 Days of Practice
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Serious Jazz Practice Book: For All Instruments (Volume 1)
Serious Jazz Practice Book Volume 2: The Harmonic Approach
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Forward Motion From Bach to Bebop: A Corrective Approach to Jazz Phrasing
Blues Scales: Essential Tools for Jazz Improvisation
Jazz Musician's Guide to Creative Practicing
Jazz Solos of Chick Corea
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Minor is Major
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Real Easy Book: Tunes For Beginning Improvisors (Volume 1, 3-Horn Edition)
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The Jazz Theory Book
Jazz Harmony Book
Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation
Major is Harmonic
Minor is Major
The Jazz Piano Book
Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 1
Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 2
Blues Scales: Essential Tools for Jazz Improvisation
Metaphors for the Musician: Perspectives from a Jazz Pianist
Rhythm Changes Guide
Exploring Jazz Arranging - Revised Edition
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Latin Jazz, Salsa, Brazilian, Cuban, and Afro-Caribbean Music
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"This book is of immense utility to jazz students, enthusiasts and teachers alike. It plucks jazz harmony from the precipice of sterile abstraction, and fully restores it to its true powerful, compelling and expressive purpose.”
[The Jazz Harmony Book]
"This book is extraordinary! It is a comprehensive, detailed volume of melodic patterns, useful to not only improvisers and composers but to all musicians, regardless of style. It can help set you free to use your musical imagination and get you past just playing licks. This book is a 'must have' for all serious musicians.”
[The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon]
"I have dreamt of this book existing for years — a thoughtful and clear exploration of what it means to dive into jazz guitar when you already have a background in other styles of music. Randy is masterful in breaking down so many topics that often feel so daunting and inaccessible, making them approachable, enjoyable, and furthermore, helping the student to create a foundation for mastery within the jazz domain.”
[The Guitarist's Introduction to Jazz]
"The book I've been waiting for! Barry quite logically leads you through hundreds of wonderful studies with easy to understand text relating to how each study/pattern is set up and how it relates harmonically to chords and scales. This book will keep you busy for many years and is a compelling method with the overall goal of expanding your jazz vocabulary. It is a great book!”
[The Serious Jazz Practice Book]
"Bob Sinicrope's Walking Bass Line Construction is an amazing book for anyone learning to walk jazz bass lines. A very simple but unique approach makes it not only highly educational but also enjoyable.”
[Walking Bass Line Construction]
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[The Standards Real Book]
"What makes the book outstanding is how it covers both the basics and the more creative aspects of bass playing. Recommended for electric or upright bass players at all levels of musicianship.”
[The Improvisor's Bass Method]
"This book is a gem! Vincent Herring is one of the foremost jazz musicians in the world, and his book gives us a look at how he approaches modern jazz harmony - as well as unique, personal insights. It is written with such clarity that musicians of all levels will be able to make immediate use of the material. This is a 'must have' addition to any serious music theory collection. A great book!”
[Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation]
"To actually play the blues, you have to know what's in the blues. Dan has done a marvelous job of dissecting the blues and then bringing all the pieces back together so you can make beautiful music. This book will help those who want to have fun playing the blues.”
[The Blues Scales]
"One of the most comprehensive studies published on Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian styles of bass playing. This book is a must for any serious student of the bass."
[The Latin Bass Book]
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Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation
By Vincent Herring
A proven system for mastering the language of modern jazz improvisation — from one of the greatest saxophonists of our time.
In his groundbreaking book, Vincent Herring presents a clear, logical, and proven approach to improvisation that blends deep insight with practical, real-world applications.
Whether you're a student just beginning to grasp jazz harmony or a seasoned player looking to refine your vocabulary, this book gives you the tools to think musically, practice purposefully, and improvise with clarity and confidence.
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The Jimmy Raney Book
By Jimmy Raney and Jon Raney
A Deep Dive into the Legacy of a Modern Jazz Guitar Master
This book is the most in-depth exploration of Jimmy Raney’s musical language ever published — blending historical insight, personal perspective, and detailed analysis of his recorded output.
Created by his son, Jon Raney, the book goes far beyond transcriptions. It presents a complete picture of Jimmy’s harmonic approach, rhythmic asymmetry, long-line construction, and signature techniques.
This exciting and inspiring new book offers a clear framework for understanding how one of modern jazz guitar’s most lyrical voices played, and how to incorporate this style into your own music.