How to Play Bebop. Vol. 2: Learning the Bebop Language; Patterns, Formulae and Other Linking Materials

This volume follows on from Volume 1 of How To Play Bebop and covers the bebop language, patterns, formulas and other linking materials. Ity also introduces chord progrssions and cycles, and gives a listing of pieces to memorise for a greater understanding of the bebop feel.

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. A great introduction to a style that is most influential in today's music.

CONTENIDO:

1. The use of the II, V7 progression in Bebop
2. The III, VI, II, V progression in Bebop
3. The major chord
4. The II, V7 progression in minor
5. The cycle in Bebop
6. The use of the turnback in Bebop
7. Other important formulae in Bebop
8. A new approach to constructing bass lines based on the Bebop scales
9. A list of essential Bebop tunes for memorization