How to Play Bebop, Vol 1

by David Baker

A three-volume series that includes the scales, chords and modes necessary to play bebop music. A great introduction to a style that is most influential in today's music. The first volume includes scales, chords and modes most commonly used in bebop and other musical styles. The second volume covers the bebop language, patterns, formulas and other linking exercises necessary to play bebop music. The third volume covers topics such as contrafact tunes and the blues. A great introduction to a style that is most influential in today's music.

52 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Emerson Cardenas]

Teaches how to improvise using the bebop scale. Recommended for any band or jazz teacher valuing how to create authentic jazz bebop improvisations.