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Jazz: Technique

Jazz Techniques for Any Instrument

Jazz Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

Find more technique books

There are many more technique books in the library! Search the catalog by subject, for example:
Improvisation (music) 
Jazz > Instruction and study
Vocal improvisation (music) 

Alternatively, browse the shelves by call number:

Call Number Genre
MT68 Improvisation
MT170-MT725 Instrumental techniques 
By instrument. Not jazz-specific.
See guides below for details.

Instrument-Specific Techniques

Instrument Technique Books (selections)

Improvising Jazz Sax

Professional insights into chords, blues and special effects. Contains examples in the styles of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Johnny Hodges.

Jazz Inspiration for Improvisation: B♭ Trumpet Method

Jazz improv techniques designed to inspire and enlighten trumpet players.

Jazz Mallets

Improv exercises, patterns, soloing & comping suggestions, progressions, and more. Includes play-a-long CD.

Instrument Guides

Many aspects of technique are more specific to an instrument rather than to jazz. These technique books (and how to find more) are listed in the  guides for each particular instrument.

Open the guide for your instrument, then navigate to the Technique page. The books listed there cover all aspects of technique, such as scales, articulation, and more.

This is a list of the most common instruments in jazz. See all instrument guides on our homepage.

Suggest a Resource

Know of a resource you think should be added to this guide? Let us know!

Want to suggest we purchase something new? Contact Tracey Rudnick (rudnick@hartford.edu).

 

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