Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging For Small And M... -
The book is heavily used in Berklee's "Chord Scales" course and is built for active study.
: Building chords in fourths to create an open, modern sound.
: An online audio component (originally a CD) includes recorded examples of the techniques being performed. Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and M...
: End-of-chapter exercises designed for home use or classroom assignments.
: Review of pitch notation, scales, and basic chord spelling. The book is heavily used in Berklee's "Chord
The text follows a logical progression, starting with prerequisites and moving into complex multi-part writing.
The book moves beyond simple triads to explore "non-tertial" sounds—voicings not built on stacked thirds. Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and M...
: Stacking a triad from one key over a different root or chord to add complex tension.