Download or read book Linear Jazz Improvisation Method written by Ed Byrne and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-11-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text-only volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts and techniques of the Linear Jazz Improvisation Method. Using a wealth of examples from the jazz repertory, the book avoids theoretical terminology and focuses on the four essential elements present in every composition: melody, guide-tone lines, root progression, and rhythm. Understanding these "building blocks" of improvisation, you will be ready to put them into practice throughout your course of study.