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By Roni Ben-Hur

Drawing on the widely recognized Barry Harris method, this book serves as a thorough compilation of bebop studies designed for instrumentalists and vocalists alike. It aims to enhance technique, expand musical vocabulary, and deepen the understanding of harmony. The book is spiral-bound and consists of 52 pages.

Praise for the Book:

- "Topnotch in every way… A visionary learning experience." — Lee Prosser, Jazzreview.com

- "Brilliant and profound." — Howard Morgen

- "I can’t imagine anyone with good listening habits not becoming a great jazz improviser after learning the studies in 'Talk Jazz.' Every great jazz lick is in there." — Gene Bertoncini

- "Talk Jazz is the most comprehensive and thorough treatise on jazz guitar available today." — Jimmy Bruno

Table of Contents:

1. Half Step Rules for Major and Dominant 7 Scales

- Major Scales with Added Half Steps

- Dominant 7 Scales with Added Half Steps

2. The Arpeggios Study

- Definition and Importance of Arpeggios

- Guide to Utilizing Arpeggios

- Major, Minor, Diminished, Flatted 5, and Augmented Arpeggios

- Inversions and Two-Octave Arpeggios

3. Surrounding Notes for Major and Minor Arpeggios

- Techniques for Surrounding Major and Minor Arpeggios

- Major Arpeggios with Surrounding Notes

- Minor Arpeggios with Surrounding Notes

4. The Diminished

- Understanding Diminished Chords and Runs

- Diminished Chord with Maj7

- All Diminished Chords on Your Instrument

5. Surrounding Notes for Minor and Major 6 Chords

- Techniques for Surrounding Minor and Major 6 Chords

- Surrounding the Minor 6 Chord

- Surrounding the Major 6 Chord

6. The Minor and Major 6 Diminished Scales

- Overview of Minor and Major 6 Diminished Scales

- Minor 6 Diminished Scale Exercise

- Major 6 Diminished Scale Exercise

7. The Dominant 7 Scale

- Role and Characteristics of the Dominant 7 Scale

- Dominant 7 Scale Exercise

8. The Augmented Chord and the Whole Tone Scale

- Definition and Usage

- Whole Tone Scale Exercise

9. I6/II7/V7 Turnaround Using Diminished Chords

- Description of the Turnaround

- Turnaround in Minor Keys

- Turnaround in Major Keys

10. The Major and Minor Arpeggios and Their Inversions

- Major Arpeggios

- Minor Arpeggios

Talk Jazz: For All Instrumentalists And Vocalists by Roni Ben-Hur

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