Billaudot Arnould Massart - Pratiquer L'harmonie Jazz
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Summary of This Method
Designed as a practical teaching and learning tool, this manual is aimed at beginners, young or adult, who wish to enter jazz harmony in a concrete and creative way. The goal is not just to "know chords," but to understand how harmony works in the style, and above all to assimilate it by manipulating it.
The content is based on a collection of melodies and chord progressions allowing an approach to harmony through experimentation. You work directly on musical materials, with a progression oriented towards the gradual integration of vocabulary: chord colors, logic of progressions, cadences, harmonic functions, and stylistic coherence.
Two families of exercises structure the method. First, "old-fashioned" harmonizations: from a given melody, the task is to find and invent the most relevant harmonic grid, as in a real arrangement or accompaniment context. Then, pieces to complete that offer more freedom: the student designs melody and harmony while respecting formal and stylistic constraints. An excellent way to stimulate imagination while consolidating harmonic reflexes specific to jazz.
To support the work, the method includes the author's sound recordings on CD-Rom. These audio examples facilitate self-correction, help refine listening, and allow comparison of one's solutions with a polished musical proposal. The book is bilingual French-English, making it equally relevant in classroom settings and for self-study.
Technical specifications
| Theme | Theory - Harmony | ||
| Language | bilingual French-English | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this jazz harmony method suitable for beginners?
The book is designed for beginners, young or adult, wishing to approach jazz harmony in a practical way. The progression is based on melodies and chord progressions to work with.
What exercises does Practicing Jazz Harmony offer?
Two types of exercises are offered: harmonizing a given melody and pieces to complete. The first invite building a harmonic framework, while the second require creating melody and harmony according to formal and stylistic constraints.
Does the book include audio examples?
Sound recordings by the author are included on a CD-ROM to compare harmonization proposals and refine listening skills.
Which jazz harmony topics are covered in this method?
The work focuses on chord colors, progressions, cadences, and harmonic functions. The approach also aims for stylistic coherence based on musical material.
Is the Arnould Massart method available in French?
The content is bilingual French-English. This edition can thus be used in a course setting or for self-study.
