Download or read book Exercises for Developing Jazz Improvisation Vol II Bb Version written by Mat Sibley and published by Mat Sibley. This book was released on with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercises for Developing Jazz Improvisation Volume II This method book covers a further 2 techniques to help the developing jazz player expand their jazz skills. These can also be purchased individually: Examining Diminished Scales This section looks at Whole/Half and Half/Whole step diminished scales. It includes ascending/descending broken chord exercises plus scale patterns for both Whole/Half and Half/Whole step diminished scales. There are also 2 written sample solos with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the exercises. Triad Pairs and Hexatonic Scales This section focuses on 4 common triad pairs and their related hexatonic scales - 2 major triads a whole step apart, 2 major triads a tritone apart, major/augmented triads a whole step apart and 2 minor triads a whole step apart. There are exercises and patterns for each triad pair/hexatonic scale plus suggested chord applications for each. There are also 2 written sample solos with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the practice exercises and sample solos. Although originally created for sax students, all books have now been adapted for C, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef instruments.