Table of Contents

Part 1: Basics 1. Music Fundamentals 2. Jazz Rhythm 3. Harmonic Function 4. Four–Part Chords 5. Five–Part Chords 6. The II–V–I Progression 7. Modes 8. Chord–Scale Theory 9. The Blues 10. Improvisation Part 2: Intermediate 11. Jazz Lead Sheets 12.Keyboard Textures 13. Idiomatic Jazz Progressions 14. Voicings 15. Bebop 16. Octatonic Scales 17. Bebop Blues 18. "Confirmation" 19. "Moose the Mooche" Part 3: Advanced 20. Pentatonics and Hexatonics 21. Phrase Models 22. The AABA Song Form 23. The ABAC Song Form 24. Extended And Unusual Song Forms 25. Jazz Reharmonization 26. "Line Up" 27. Post–Tonal Jazz

About the Author

Dariusz Terefenko is Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.

Reviews

“It is the most articulate and exhaustive exploration of jazz theory that I’ve witnessed, making it a terrific resource for classroom instructors, private teachers, and students wishing to tackle this broad subject independently." - Fred Sturm, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, originally posted by Eastman School of Music “Not only is it well-written, well-researched and thorough, it’s very accessible and understandable regardless of one’s age or level of experience.”- Dennis Mackrel, musical director of the Count Basie Orchestra, originally posted by Eastman School of Music "By drawing upon his extensive knowledge of traditional music theory and applying it to jazz, Dr. Terefenko provides a new perspective on several topics that I have seen presented in other jazz texts, but rarely effectively related to their counterparts (or origins) in classical music...Dr. Terefenko’s book is a welcome addition to jazz scholarship and will give students of jazz of all levels much to explore for years to come." - Dr. Eric Schmitz, State University of New York at Oswego