Jazz Composition – Theory and Practice Book with Online Audio | Learn Jazz Songwriting Techniques | Berklee Press Music Theory Guide for Composers and Arrangers

I was excited about my purchase. However, files are not included. So how can I hear the examples? Also the book has symbols all over it that I am sure are not musical. It seems more like programming code. A problem with the word processor? I tried contacting the store with their Facebook account and received no response. I guess there is no way of contacting them.

I always found it hard putting the music from my soul on paper. I have been checking all about music composition on the internet but what I found were just the obvious guidelines and warnings about what not to do. Recently I have discovered the jazz composition book by Ted Pearse, I ordered it through Amazon. What a suprise, the book was just what I have been looking for, being a self taught musician and a saxophonist, I read through the book but one thing for sure I could not put it down because of the wonderful information contained therein, instantly I felt like Ted was just answering all my questions about creative composition using all and beyond what i new about jazz performance and improvisation. Immediately, I felt the urge to start composing there and then because each lesson has a music manuscript for the learner to write on some composition ideas inspired by the lessons. Now I am confident that the bright journey to music composition starts with this book, it gives you everything you need about understanding and starting to be a composer. I have started falling in love with this book and I don't regret having not gone to Berklee to learn jazz composition and improvisation, this book is a treasure Ireland and I'm glad I grabbed myself a copy for an amazing price that is affordable...this is my ticket to a composers world...Hmm!

I haven't finished this yet, but I have been through a good deal of it. It seems pretty solid to me. The first section is on melodic considerations, then a section on harmonic considerations. There is a long section on blues, then a few shorter sections on different meters, extended works, and motivic development. The exercises are quite good; for example recognizing various standards from the melodic rhythms. It may not be the best for a beginner, but if you know some basic theory you'll be fine. I liked the section on modal harmony. Personally, I would have led with harmony first, but I am not an educator, so perhaps this is a time-tested method from this era at Berklee. I don't think that you can go wrong with this, but I would also suggest additional resources.

This is probably the best book I ever bought on Amzon. I wish it had been published while I was at Berklee, studying Jazz Comp. This is not for beginners, but an advanced refresh course for composers. There won't be much harmony and theory explained. Instead you will learn a new tool and skill set on every page making your composing process a total delight.I took Jazz History lessons from Ted and he is a peach of a man.Why are you still reading this?.....GET THIS BOOK NOW !!!

I highly recommend this book for jazz analysis and composition, with the condition of understanding your chord/scale theory. It has sectional explanations which comes with exercises.The book is divided into major chapters like Melodic Considerations, Harmonic Considerations, Blues and Song Form, Arranging and Formatting Considerations, Metric Considerations, Fusion, Episodic Form, Extended Works...My favorite major chapter is MELODIC CONSIDERATIONS ( Melodic Rhythm, Interval Patterns, Melodic Variation via Modal Interchange, Melodies Based on Intervallic Patterns, etc etc etc)This book has detailed a lot of new concepts to me. However, I do not recommend this book for total beginners in Jazz.

While published in 2003, it is still a solid curriculum book for understanding jazz composition theory. Well organized by chapters (Melodic, Harmonic, Blue, Song Form, Arranging, etc.). Lots of practical exercises to do as you read through each chapter to reinforce what you have learned. Another solid Berklee Press book!

I have been seeking a way to get back into music composition after having made the transition from a rock percussionist to a jazz drummer recently. I wanted to be sure that I was writing material that my ensemble would be able to embrace. I wanted one book that would take up my spare time in order to achieve this goal and I'm happy with the information I am gaining via this outstanding book.  Jazz Composition: Theory and Practice (Berklee Press)

I just completed a class in music theory...The class covered basic theory but was quite involved..Not something you could learn IMO without an instructor..This book suggests having knowledgeable help with the book..But without a solid foundation in theory this book is VERY difficult to say the least

I found a better one eventually.

Even if you buy this book and never write a single great jazz song, you'll still learn a hell of a lot about how jazz 'heads' etc, are composed and why certain rhythms and harmonies that compliment these heads, are chosen. Very interesting read...

Ein amerikanisches Buch von 237 DIN A Seiten Umfang plus Demo-CD. Wie alle Produkte von Berklee für ein Hochschulstudium konzipiert. Es beginnt die Kompositionsausbildung mit einfachen Melodien und ermuntert dazu, die Lerneinheiten durch eigene Varianten nachzuvollziehen. Der Autor empfiehlt, die Ergebnisse der eigenen Versuche von einem erfahrenen Lehrer überwachen zu lassen. Wer kein Klavier beherrscht, soll sich notfalls einige Passagen von Pianisten vorspielen lassen.Das Buch hat einen logischen, pädagogisch schlüssigen Aufbau und einen klaren Lehrplan als Background.Es setzt aber Kenntnisse der Harmonielehre voraus. So beginnt das Buch auf Seite 3 mit einer Melodie als Audio-Beispiel 1 der CD, deren erster Ton bereits Eb7#9#11 unterlegt angezeigt wird.Wem dies nichts sagt, der sollte wissen, dass es danach nicht einfacher wird. Für alle Kenner der Jazzharmonik ist das Buch aber einfach, klar und verständlich strukturiert. Und daher sehr hilfreich.

Ya tengo el libro comprado en kindle pero nocomo obtengo los audios de los ejemplos?

Si no tienes los recursos para ir a estudiar a Berklee, situación en la que muchos estamos, este libro te expone temas minuciosamente acerca de como hacer jazz, desde las formas clásicas hasta aspectos contemporáneos como el uso de politonalidad o formas de jazz fusión. El autor usa un gran número de ejemplos en audio y te obliga a estudiar los temas con ejercicios correspondientes a cada uno de estos.