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The Jazz Harmony Book by David Berkman: A Deep Dive into Modern Jazz Language

Subtitle: Why This is the Most Practical Guide to Jazz Harmony for the Serious Musician

Companion Media: Features downloadable audio tracks (originally two CDs) of Berkman playing the book's examples to reinforce aural learning. Critical Reception and Audience The Jazz Harmony Book By David Berkman Full

used by mainstream jazz legends like Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock. Sher Music Co. Key Features Witty Narrative : Reviewers from The Jazz Harmony Book by David Berkman: A

1. Chord Progressions: Berkman provides a detailed analysis of common chord progressions, including the ii-V-I, iii-vi-ii-V, and I-vi-ii-V. He also explores more complex progressions, such as the use of modal interchange and reharmonization.
2. Modal Interchange: The book delves into the world of modal interchange, explaining how to borrow chords and scales from parallel modes and keys to add variety and tension to your playing.
3. Reharmonization: Berkman shows how to reharmonize standards and original compositions using a variety of techniques, including chord substitution, alteration, and addition.
4. Advanced Harmonic Concepts: The book also covers more advanced topics, such as polychords, modal mixture, and reductive analysis.

Part 1: The Foundation (Beyond the Basics)

Most harmony books start and end with the ii-V-I progression. Berkman does that too, but he immediately introduces his central thesis: Harmony is about voice leading, not just vertical stacks of thirds. Chord Progressions : Berkman provides a detailed analysis