The Black/White Chord Shape System for Jazz Piano and Improvisation

Description: The Black/White Chord Shape System for Jazz Piano and Improvisation A Fresh Vision and Language for the Organization of Jazz Chord Voicings and Improvisational Concepts A Pedagogical Resource for Jazz Teachers, Students, Professional Players, and the Classroom Study of Jazz Piano and Improvisation. Also for Guitar, Bass, and all Single-note Instruments, e.g. reeds, horns, etc. This 417-pg., spiral-bound book details the pedagogical (teaching) legacy of the great Jerome Gray, a West Coast legend & mentor to hundreds of top professional players. Jerome Gray, once known as Jerry Gray, was one of the best jazz pianists ever to play, & also one of the best private teachers. He founded the jazz music program at Cornish College of the Arts, & was mentor not only to the author, for a time spanning over two decades, but he also was mentor to Larry Coryell, Mike Wolff, Marc Seales, and others. Both a 'method book' as well as a textbook suitable for classroom use, the author covers a vast array of the jazz language. Although this material is advanced, the author leads into it with foundational material that covers everything you need to know in order to learn the system. The author also studied with Gene Harris, George Duke, Joe Sample -- & played & recorded professionally with many big-name jazz artists. The system described in this book is a synthesis of Jerome Gray's system plus what the author has learned from his other teachers -- and also from many years of playing jazz professionally, & also by teaching jazz piano to others for over 40 years, both privately & for jazz programs at two different universities. He reveals exactly what to do if you want to start playing better tomorrow! So what is 'the system'? Different groups of chord voicings are similar because their 'outside intervals' happen to be the same: either the interval of a major 7th, or the interval of a minor 7th, or the interval of a 6th (major & minor). These outside interval notes fall on the Black/White Grid of the keyboard, where within any one chord type the bottom & top notes of the chord voicing is either Black or White. Learning this system makes learning all of these pro chord voicings easy to learn. An added advantage to the pianist is the fact that learning this system also gives you the tools as a player to be able to play without looking down at the keyboard. This is something that top pros develop over the years. It's possible to learn to do this from the study of this book in a lot less time. Establishing control over your playing is the key to confident playing. Developing an understanding of what this book represents is the best thing you could ever do to your 'musical ear', as well. The author teaches you to develop a sensitivity to the intervals that lie between each note in a chord voicing -- hearing these intervals is vital to your development as an improvisor. Learning this system also gives eyes to your fingers, so that you more easily can put your finger on the note that's in your head -- AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU'RE HEARING THAT NOTE IN YOUR HEAD -- immediate conversion of the 'melodic thought' to the playing of that jazz phrase! This book represents the first look 'behind the scenes' of what Gray taught in private lessons, and also includes material that the author developed, based on the system of study that Gray used. With several divergences from the 'standard view' of how jazz improvisation should be taught, the book is must-reading for all jazz musicians. Pianists can learn the formula that Gray taught for learning pro chord voicings in all 12 keys, plus all of the material on improvisation, both 'inside' and 'out'. Single-note instruments can arpeggiate the chord voicings for immediate melodies that will sound great when used in solos. Everyone can benefit from all of the detailed information on modern chord voicings -- including 2-handed chord voicings with upper structures -- and 'Drop 2' chord voicings, which are also organized along the Black/White grid. All horn players need to also know piano, or keyboard. This book is the best method on the market for teaching horn players how to sound good on the piano right away! The author looks at diminished harmony & how to use it for 'Outside Soloing', in a completely new way! A must-learn for serious improvisors! He simplifies the overly-complicated scale choices that are often taught as a way to go 'outside'. This is the way advanced players think -- breaking things down to their simplest form. Now jazz players who are still learning can incorporate these advanced concepts into their playing NOW, without waiting for years to 'get it'. Review on eBay: 1.) A great book! This is a great book! As my friends saying that everyone should keep one in hand for Jazz learning. Thanks for providing this in a hard time. Stay safe! Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: lar3key4 Reviews on Amazon have been great: 1.) Highly Recommend, Jam-Packed Jazz Info.This fat book is jam-packed with a great organization of the jazz 'language' - the Black/White system described, that was used by the author's mentor, Jerome Gray, is the best method I've seen, to learn 2-handed, pro-level chord voicings in all 12 keys. The Addendum alone is worth the price of the book - he shows you exactly how to get 'outside' when soloing, along with all kinds of other jazz soloing 'tricks'. Highly recommend! 2.) A Truly Great Jazz Method Book!Wow!, pretty much sums it up! This is the most-useable method book for jazz that I’ve seen yet. Besides the unique & in-depth look at jazz harmony, Kee also breaks down soloing to give you all the tools you need to play well both inside & outside. His organization of Drop-2 voicings, 4-stack extensions, & diminished harmony make difficult things easy to learn. 3.) Take Your Playing To New Heights!This book is simply the best! The knowledge contained inside is staggering and is easily worth twice the price. If you want to take your playing to the next level, Kee's book will take you there and beyond. Every keyboard player, novice and pro alike, should have this book in their arsenal! 4.) Wonderful Information -- very, very helpful!I'm taking it along on vacation!!! 5.) A wonderful book for all Jazz musicians --I received this book only a few days ago and find it superb!! I can't praise it enough. It is thorough, easy to read and to understand. Although the title states it is for piano, it works equally well for single note instruments. Kudos to Mr. Larry Kee, the author. A major work. This book has been selling all over the world, with only one return on all platforms since it's release in 2018! Buyers also have the opportunity to contact the seller with questions at any time! Publishing Info.:Series: Jazz Education Publishing Series (Book 1) Spiral-bound: 417 pagesPublisher: Jazz Education Publishing, Inc.; 1st edition (2018)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1513638971ISBN-13: 978-1513638973

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