Download or read book Essential Jazz Lines: The Style of Charlie Parker, Alto Sax written by COREY CHRISTIANSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-08-19 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie Parker was arguably one of the most influential jazz musicians to have ever lived. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Charlie's style, grouped by their application in a given harmonic content. Students will learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. to facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys, each section of the book has a chordal play-along that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in Charlie Parker style will also be discussed with examples provided. This will help musicians analyze each of the ideas presented, further ensuring their mastery.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.