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    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation: A Martial Arts Training Method for Jazz Improvisation
    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation: A Martial Arts Training Method for Jazz Improvisation
    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation: A Martial Arts Training Method for Jazz Improvisation
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    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation: A Martial Arts Training Method for Jazz Improvisation

    By Sheldon Zandboer

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    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation is designed to simultaneously train the ear, mind, and body; and to increase the symbiotic relationship of the three.
    Train the ear to guide the player more efficiently and quickly.
    Train the mind to process musical stimuli/information at a faster rate.
    Train the body to react and execute the desired information coming from the ears and mind at maximum efficiency.
    This method deals with training the musician on the performance of jazz as opposed to the study of jazz. All the studying in the world won't help, unless you can apply the skills for the desired task.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateSep 22, 2015
    ISBN9781483559247
    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation: A Martial Arts Training Method for Jazz Improvisation

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      E muito bom este livro que apresenta um texto ótimo e produtivo.
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      IMPOSSIBLE DOWNLOAD this and almost all really good books like this!!! Even with membership!!!

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      Very interesting point of view and parallels. I recommend it definitely ...

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      When your ready the teacher will find you...I've been practicing this technique of late but wasn't sure why or if it would help my improvising now I know it will ! Thank you.

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    The Tao of Jazz Improvisation - Sheldon Zandboer

    Graduated Linear Training

    ‘The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.

    - Bruce Lee

    There have been many books written about the theory of jazz, the application of scales, modes, chord progressions, styles, and their historical origins. However, none touch on the spontaneous biomechanical feat of actually playing jazz.

    During the early days in the history of jazz there was an absence of established institutions and no method books to supplement the player with learning material. And yet, jazz quickly developed and spread respectively throughout the western hemisphere.

    Before 1960, musicians had minimal access to formal jazz training in public schools, colleges, and universities that are in place today. Jazz was learned primarily by:

    Exposure to the Idiom- Listening to jazz, live or records.

    Learning from a trusted source- Talking with accomplished professional jazz musicians.

    Consistent application- Playing jazz constantly. Prior to the emergence of Rock & Roll, Jazz was considered to be a form of pop music at the time. Players could develop their craft on practically every gig.

    Motivation- Playing to the best of your abilities – always. Players pushed themselves to excel because of competition, camaraderie, the desire to explore jazz to its fullest potential (which was a potent stimulus

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