The Blues Scales

Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.

This book of jazz scales will develop the skills required in playing jazz. It introduces patterns characteristic of the idiom, such as modes, the blues scale and the minor pentatonic, and explores these on roots and in key centres commmonly found in jazz. Regular and flexible practice of these forms will give you fluency and technical control, making your playing sound effortless.