Playing on the Changes

These 13 jazz etudes review various chord qualities found in jazz tunes in all 12 keys. Areas covered include major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, dominant 7th chords, minor ii(b5) chords, tritone substitutions, and a variety of progressions using all the above. Each etude solo traverses the changes in a way that familiarizes players with the sound of each harmonic setting. They are also modeled after ideas, such as melodic and rhythmic patterns, or singable melodies, that performers should strive to use when improvising through chord changes.