Since the release of The Jazz Standards Progressions Book where I analyzed 1000+ songs I have been asked many times for a list of essential jazz standards. I do not want to promote uniformity in repertoire nor do I believe in programatic lists. Jazz is a personal intuitive journey. What I do believe in is finding... Continue Reading →
Can we map tonal harmony in a coherent landscape that includes all possible harmonic functions, cadences and expected paths? https://youtu.be/-CYUFipJ0tU It’s all in Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro. Learn More here...
Key: F major Form: 32 Bars - A (8), B(8), A'(16) Full Harmonic Analysis with functions, chord-scales and arrows & brackets: Source: The Jazz Standards Progressions Book Volume 1
Key: Ab major Form: 36 Bars - A (8), A'(8), B(8), A''(12) Full Harmonic Analysis with functions, chord-scales and arrows & brackets: Source: The Jazz Standards Progressions Book Volume 1
Key: Eb major Form: 32 Bars - A (16), A'(16) Full Harmonic Analysis with functions, chord-scales and arrows & brackets: Source: The Jazz Standards Progressions Book Volume 1
Key: C major Form: 32 Bars - A (16), A'(16) Full Harmonic Analysis with functions, chord-scales and arrows & brackets: Source: The Jazz Standards Progressions Book Volume 1
Check out our new post: Unlocking the Magic of Jobim's Harmony: A Step-by-Step Guide to 'The Girl From Ipanema' Jazz Harmony Lesson I found many discussions online regarding the harmonic analysis of Antonio Carlos Jobim's Girl From Ipanema. Here's my two cents. There is some confusion with the second chord in the A section and the... Continue Reading →
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