The Jazz Book For Flutists: The Improvisation Book for the Classically Trained Flutist

This book is designed for flutists who want to learn to play jazz, but need guidance on developing their improvisational skills and have no idea where to begin. This book will take you through the process of learning how to improvise with some of the best and current techniques and tools available today.Included in this book is a series of step-by-step lessons on how to use the Blues, Modal, Melodic and Harmonic Minor, Whole Tone, and Diminished Scales, including much more. Purchasing this book gives the musician access to a website that has the backing tracks and video tutorials for each chapter that the student can freely use any time, as much as needed. There are plenty of practice songs for each chapter, as well as audio and video performances demonstrating how to use the material covered. By the time the flutist has completed this book, he or she will be able to perform in a jazz setting without any fear!This book was written for flutists by a classically trained flutist who studied and learned to play jazz, and has performed in various live settings for over 50 years. Additionally, he has taught this subject at the college level for 30 years. This book was originally designed for flutists, but can actually be used by any musician wanting to learn to improvise. Read more