This course on Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approach Notes delves into a sophisticated analysis of jazz improvisation techniques. By meticulously dissecting the intricate relationship between bebop scales and approach notes, a comprehensive understanding of melodic segmentation and phrasing is achieved.
This scholarly exploration sheds light on the nuanced application of approach notes within the context of bebop scales, offering invaluable insights for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. Through a systematic examination of these musical elements, a deeper appreciation for the artistry and complexity of jazz improvisation is cultivated. In essence, the study of Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approach Notes illuminates the intricate tapestry of musical expression inherent in jazz performance.
Muse Eek Publishing Inc. and author Bruce Arnold have a new course called “Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approaches” it uses the same 124 octatonic scales as the previous course “Segmenting Bebop Scales.” The main difference is this course is the inclusion of 11,904 PDFs and Midi files for the exercises and an explanation of approach notes commonly called neighboring or passing tones. This whole books concept is often overlooked by musicians who want to use Bebop scales. By using the techniques found in this course not only will you have a whole new way to apply Bebop scales but it will also change your phrasing which is crucial in jazz improvisation.
The use of approach notes in “Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approaches” requires a whole new set of skills which will become apparent as you read through the course. Approach notes of course are chromatic or diatonic passing tones and the study of them is quite a journey because of the number of approach note figures and the mirrored number of ways they can be used.
This author spent many years working on the similar rote exercises as found in this book to help with developing jazz improvisation skills. I also spent a lot of time applying these figures to jazz standards. In short this is a multiple year task for most musicians to get these ideas into their playing but well worth the time because of all the positive changes it will create in your musicianship. “Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approaches” will of course give you a strong “Jazz Sound” but it will also help your understanding phrasing in a whole new way. By anticipating the segmented Bebop line you create a whole new way to phrase.
For a complete study of Approach Notes and their relationship to jazz improvisation I recommend the Approach Note course which takes you through 24 ways to use approaches and is hands down the complete course in how to use and apply approach note theory. Approach notes especially when played on the guitar is a multiple year study because the number of ways any approach note can be played on the guitar.
If you want to purchase this book you have a few possible ways:
Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approaches Conclusion
List of Contents for Segmenting Bebop Scales with Approaches Course:
62 Page PDF
Ascending Bebop Lines with 12 Different Chromatic Approaches all keys 124 Scales
Ascending Bebop Lines with 12 Different Diatonic Approaches all keys 124 Scales
Descending Bebop Lines with 12 Different Chromatic Approaches all keys 124 Scales
Descending Bebop Lines with 12 Different Diatonic Approaches all keys 124 Scales Jam Tracks V1 (MP3’s of 10 chord types in all 12 keys) ISBN: 978-1-59489-290-5
Bruce Arnold Music Education Genealogy Chart
You might enjoy checking out the “Music Education Genealogy Chart” located on my artist’s site. You will clearly see the historic progression of pedagogy that is the basis for Muse Eek Publishing Products. Great musicians throughout history have been studying the ideas presented by Muse-eek.com which derives its content from a a lineage that stretches back to Scarlatti!
