Jazz theory IS cool.
When it comes to jazz improvisation, one of the trickiest (and scariest) aspects to overcome is playing your first solo. What do you play? What do the chord symbols mean? How do you know which notes are right? A Cool Approach to Jazz Theory is a fun and easy curriculum that teaches the basics of jazz harmony and chords.
Created by musician and author Erica von Kleist, this book is designed for middle and high school music students who want to learn the fundamentals of the jazz language, and for band directors who want to delve into the world of harmony with their classes and ensembles.
A Cool Approach to Jazz Theory covers topics such as:
Transposition
Building triads and seventh chords
Chord symbols
Extensions and alterations
Outlining chords
Emphasizing the 3 and the 7
Being creative with chord tones
…and much more
The book is available in both hard copy and digital formats (coming soon). In addition, the curriculum comes with FREE video tutorials that supplement every chapter and major concept in the book. Click on VIDEOS to watch.
For schools looking to order 25 copies or more, contact Erica directly for bulk order discounts.