Ramon Ricker Improvisation Series, Volume 3: The II-V-I Progression
Catalog: ADV14803
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The Ramon Ricker Improvisation Series is a new system for learning to play jazz. Volume 3 is devoted exclusively to the II-V-I progression, rhythm changes and standard tunes and is intended for players of all levels who are serious about learning to play on changes. Subjects covered in this book include: VOCABULARY: The II-V-I Progression, Half-Diminished Seventh Chords, The Locrian and Locrian 2 Scales, Altered Dominant Chords, The Altered Scale, Guide Tones, Using Triads as Guide Tones, Walking Bass Lines, Major Scales with a Passing Tone, The Major Workout, Applying Major Scales with a Passing Tone to II-V-I Progressions, Applying Dominant and Major Scales with Passing Tones to II-V-I Progressions, and The Rhythm Changes. STYLE: Using Guide Tones When Soloing, Using the Melody as a Basis of Your Improvisation, Learn the Lyrics, and Learning the Melody. EAR TRAINING: Specific examples and suggestions with recorded tracks for practice. REPERTOIRE: List of Selected Jazz Compositions that Extensively Use the II-V-I Progression, Selected Standard Tunes that Extensively Use the II-V-I Progression, and Selected Compositions Based on Rhythm Changes.
Publisher: | Advance Music |
Composer/Author: | Ricker, Ramon |
Catalog Number: | ADV14803 |