The Checklist includes no “licks” or melodic patterns. Arguably, it provides nothing in the realm of what-to-play when improvising. Rather, it presents a systematic approach to acquiring the physical memory necessary to execute what-to-play – whatever the source or inspiration. The book is intended to ensure the internalization of foundational material, entered into one’s physical memory step-by-step, required to facilitate successful and effortless instrumental execution. The goal is to create a comprehensive foundation that then allows the performer to focus primarily on creativity and the musical impulses of the moment. (400 pages)
THE CHECKLIST - FOUNDATIONAL TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR IMPROVISING MUSICIANS
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The truly essential material from the full version of The Checklist. Covers major, melodic minor, diminished, basic chord qualities, and chromatic intervals. (141 pages)
The Checklist includes no “licks” or melodic patterns. Arguably, it provides nothing in the realm of what-to-play when improvising. Rather, it presents a systematic approach to acquiring the physical memory necessary to execute what-to-play – whatever the source or inspiration. The book is intended to ensure the internalization of foundational material, entered into one’s physical memory step-by-step, required to facilitate successful and effortless instrumental execution. The goal is to create a comprehensive foundation that then allows the performer to focus primarily on creativity and the musical impulses of the moment. (367) pages)
The Checklist includes no “licks” or melodic patterns. Arguably, it provides nothing in the realm of what-to-play when improvising. Rather, it presents a systematic approach to acquiring the physical memory necessary to execute what-to-play – whatever the source or inspiration. The book is intended to ensure the internalization of foundational material, entered into one’s physical memory step-by-step, required to facilitate successful and effortless instrumental execution. The goal is to create a comprehensive foundation that then allows the performer to focus primarily on creativity and the musical impulses of the moment. Notated E2 - Bb4. (358 pages)
The Checklist includes no “licks” or melodic patterns. Arguably, it provides nothing in the realm of what-to-play when improvising. Rather, it presents a systematic approach to acquiring the physical memory necessary to execute what-to-play – whatever the source or inspiration. The book is intended to ensure the internalization of foundational material, entered into one’s physical memory step-by-step, required to facilitate successful and effortless instrumental execution. The goal is to create a comprehensive foundation that then allows the performer to focus primarily on creativity and the musical impulses of the moment. Notated E2 - Bb4. (358 pages)
The Checklist includes no “licks” or melodic patterns. Arguably, it provides nothing in the realm of what-to-play when improvising. Rather, it presents a systematic approach to acquiring the physical memory necessary to execute what-to-play – whatever the source or inspiration.
The Checklist is intended to ensure internalization of the foundational material, entered into one’s physical memory step-by-step, required to facilitate successful and effortless instrumental execution. The goal is to create a comprehensive foundation that then allows one to focus primarily on creativity and the musical impulses of the moment.