Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist: An Imaginative Approach

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Gary Motley

Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist

An Imaginative Approach

Gary Motley

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Routledge
18 December 2023

Theory of music & musicology; Western "classical" music; Jazz; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Keyboard instruments

Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist serves as a guide for harmonic expansion and development for jazz piano, offering pianists both a rationale and methods to improve contrapuntal hand techniques.

The text focuses on the relationship between theory and execution and both of those components’ usefulness in creating a jazz sound at the piano. This kinaesthetic method provides the learner with a systematic approach to harmonic movement, revealing options that may not have been otherwise apparent. This method will allow pianists to add depth and dimension to their chord voicings in the same way that vocalists and wind instrumentalists give character and shape to the notes they create.

Key features include musical examples ranging from singular chord construction to sophisticated harmonic progressions and song application. Performance exercises are provided throughout the text. Learners and instructors are encouraged to create their own exercises. Related ancillaries at harmoniccounterpoint.com include:

Musical examples Audio tracks Performance exercises Written assignments

Intended for the learner who is reasonably familiar with essential jazz harmony, this textbook will be both a significant resource for the advanced player and a fundamental component for the learner in a structured academic musical setting.

By: Gary Motley
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781032399232
ISBN 10: 1032399236
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 18 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Book Features Acknowledgements About the Author Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Contrapuntal Improvisation Chapter 3 Harmonic Counterpoint Chapter 4 Rhythm Chapter 5 Chord Voicing Chapter 6 Building Harmony Chapter 7 Chord Motion Chapter 8 Chord Progression Appendices Index

Gary Motley is Teaching Professor and Founding Director of Jazz Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he teaches jazz theory and jazz improvisation.