The Jazz Language: A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation

by Dan Haerle

This text presents all of the materials commonly used by the jazz musician in a logical order dictated both by complexity and need. The book is not intended to be either an arranging or improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference providing the information musicians need to pursue any activity they wish.

Genres: Music

60 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1982

Reviews

[Sandy Maguire · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has the same problems every book on music seems to have: a lot of "a dominant 7 chord looks like this" and then a big chart of how to reharmonize what with what. Which is to say it's probably really helpful if you have a specific question you want answered, but falls flat on the topic of "how do I learn this stuff?" and "what are the most important pieces here?" As such, I'd say that this book is useless to an amateur, self-taught musician.

[Sam Friedland · Rating 5 out of 5]

i'm gonna have to reread this forever.

[Farouk Adil · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Month Music Reading ,The Dan Book About Jazz Music .

[Andrew Pitkin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference.