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Unlocking the Secrets of Jazz Harmony: A Deep Dive into David Berkman's "The Jazz Harmony Book"
- 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.
- 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.
- Reharmonization: Berkman shows how to reharmonize standards and original compositions using a variety of techniques, including chord substitution, alteration, and addition.
- Advanced Harmonic Concepts: The book also covers more advanced topics, such as polychords, modal mixture, and reductive analysis.
Berkman is also a celebrated composer, and this perspective permeates the book. Unlike books that focus solely on re-harmonizing standards, Berkman encourages the student to view harmony through the lens of composition.
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Unlike older texts that dismiss modes as "just white keys," Berkman dedicates a substantial section of the book to McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. He explains how to build quartal (stacked 4ths) harmonies and how to superimpose triads over bass notes to create modern tensions. The Jazz Harmony Book By David Berkman Full
He includes dozens of "before and after" musical examples. You can literally see a boring lead sheet transform into a sophisticated modern arrangement. Unlocking the Secrets of Jazz Harmony: A Deep