Jazz Piano & Harmony : An Advanced Guide (w/CD)

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Summary: No Sophomore Jinx Here! - GREAT Second Offering!
Review: I was drawn to this after purchasing Mr. Ferrara's first book - Fundamental Guide....my daughter is currently majoring in music in college and beginning her second year. The first proved invaluable to her so the choice to purchase this book was a natural "progression" (pun intended!).

From Mr. Ferrara's Basic Improvisation Review through advanced topics such as Minor Harmony, Superimposing Models, Voicings in Fourths and Modulations (with a Blues section to boot)...the author again draws upon his very obvious strength....teaching - guiding the beginner and experienced Jazz student/player through the all too often mysterious road of learning Jazz piano.

A MAJOR PLUS is the FREE CD included with the author not only playing all included transcriptions but also adding a commentary when required. This gives the student the feeling of personal attention which should have easily doubled the price of this book.

Bottom line - highly recommended. Should be used by every Jazz teacher and serious student.

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Summary: excellent
Review: very good book for development in JAZZ piano playing. consists of drills to familar yourself in all keys and teaches you to improvise using various types of scales. John M. Ferrara also plays several examples shown in the book for the reader's listening in the CD included.