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However, even better would be the Bert Ligon books, because they go into more detail about how to actually put it into practice:Ĭomprehensive Technique for Jazz Musicians The best general jazz chord-scale theory text I've seen (I've seen them all) is probably the Berklee book, Here's a playlist of Galper's masterclass videos: They are at the forefront of Jazz Education and their material is a rite of passage for beginning jazz musicians. I urge you to check out Hal Galper and Mike Longo's books/videos. use the lessons and exercises because you have to know the basics of reading and memorize the key signatures, etc. Learn how to use google site search to search those forums for topics that you're currently working on.
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