Playing Outside the Chord

Sure - everybody has an opinion on how to play “outside”. But until now,no one has made an in-depth exploration of the commonalities and differencesin how the greatest jazz players on the planet have incorporated theirinspiring, harmony defying techniques. With Playing Outside the Chord, DavidKane invokes a thoughtfully curated selection of transcribed phrases that takethe reader beyond the simple mechanics of what is being played and offerrevelatory insights into what the players are (or might be) thinking when theyplay it. It’s a daunting, seemingly impossible objective; yet here it is,beautifully examined, notated, and explained in an accessible way that everymusician can understand. "Thisbook is a treasure trove, full of important information on chromaticism andits usage. From Bach to Schoenberg, Dave covers a lot of ground and the bookis very well organized. He specifically addresses the melodic aspect ofimprovisation, including lines and phrases, rather than the usual emphasis onharmony. What's special is that he explores the “feeling” and overall effectof the lines on the listener. This book is all you need as a working guidetowards understanding the implications of 20th century jazz and classicalmusic. ” -DavidLiebman LEVEL-UP!!!If you’re feeling uninspired, stuck, or limited by your current play, this isthe perfect book to help you break those chains, stimulate your creativity,and take your playing and composing in compelling new directions. Enthusiasticallyendorsed by modern jazz luminaries such as David Liebman and Richie Beirach,Playing Outside the Chord is devoted to melodic phrasing that transcendsconventional chord/scale relationships. This exciting technique incorporatingthe theory and practice of horizontal playing and extended tonality pioneeredby jazz titans such as Michael Brecker, Cory Henry, John Scofield, BradMeldhau, and Jacob Collier is a vital component of the modern jazz performanceand improvisation toolbox. Featuringover 200 musical examples gleaned from classic solos, plus 15 extensivetranscriptions of legendary performances, this book is skillfully designed toclue you in on the theoretical basis of “outside” play as practiced by thesetrail-blazing musicians. It systematically describes each type of techniqueused, including timing and source considerations, and by doing so unlocks awealth of modern ideas that offer rich possibilities for the creativeimproviser. Kane’s insightful treatise on outside playing represents animportant expansion of the ideas available to the dedicated student ofimprovisation. 164 pages.