Joseph Weinberger Progressive Guide to Melodic Jazz Improvisation Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books Series

This book is an ideal companion for any teacher, jazz or classical, who is commited to the idea of developing creativity hand-in-hand with instrumental skills. While principally dealing with melodic improvisation, the book also helps students to develop an aural awareness of harmony. It offers a practical approach for coming to grips with improvisation from the early stages of learning to play an instrument.