Chromatic Approach to Melodic Development Paperback – February 19, 2025

This book takes a deep dive into the melodic possibilities that can be created from the teachings of the legendary American musician and educator Barry Harris. Using his approach to the chromatic scale, this book is an exhaustive study on how to apply Barry’s innovative chromatic thinking to melodic development for soloing, song writing, improvisation, background lines and composition in any style of music. Although this is great for any musician who is looking for a more sophisticated approach to their usual routine, it is of particular interest for those who want to de-mystify bebop improvisation and composition. Before the end of the first chapter readers will understand how to create and apply endless flowing phrases spontaneously and without being bogged down by theory.For all melodic instruments and musical styles.Players will never run out of melodic ideas again.A great way to get players out of playing the same ideas.Three simple methods that allow for endless ideas weather you are taking a solo, composing, or looking for background lines.Demonstrates how to take one “lick” and turn it in to endless variations.Teaches you how to “hang a phrase on each chord tone” which allows you to get exponential use out of one simple idea.Will expand musical vocabulary exponentially. Gets players out of the “lick” mentality and shows them how to “hang” a phrase on any chord tone or any scale tone anywhere at any time.It's a way to achieve instant Bebop vocabulary and it's a way to achieve and endless vocabulary for improvisation, composition and songwriting for all musicians all styles.Helps for ear training and improves the inner ear for more sophisticated musical ideas.Demystifies improvisation. Read more