JAVIER ARAU – Anatomy of a Melody: The Interactive Guide to Jazz Improvisation
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ISBNs:
979-8-9925346-2-7 (Hardcover)
979-8-9925346-1-0 (Spiral Bound)
979-8-9925346-0-3 (EPUB)
LCCN: 2025936089
Publisher: New York Jazz Academy Press
Language: English
Format: Hardcover | Spiral bound | EPUB
Page Count: 306 pages
Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.04 x 11 inches
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Anatomy of a Melody: The Interactive Guide to Jazz Improvisation aims to unlock the many mysteries of jazz improvisation — one of music’s greatest enigmas. The musician is encouraged to move step-by-step through engaging and interactive material, developing an understanding of (and an ear for) the details needed to learn the language of jazz.
Topics covered include foundational concepts in melodic and rhythmic construction, thorough explorations of blues and classic jazz, and the specifics needed for adding chromaticism in bebop and contemporary styles, all while consistently supporting the musician in the quest to crack the code and create an informed and highly personal musical statement.
This book serves as a step-by-step roadmap to becoming a better improviser, a complete reference guide to jazz music, a visual manual for creating music, and a comprehensive theory and harmony text. Ideal for individual practice, private lessons, or classroom and ensemble settings.
Publication Date : June 1, 2025 | Pre-order Below | Shipping : mid-June, 2025
$59.95 Spiral Bound (Lie-flat Practice Edition, B/W interior)
$135.00 Hardcover (Library/Collector’s Edition, Premium color interior)
$59.95 EPUB (Digital Edition, color interior)
DISCOUNTED BUNDLES AVAILABLE:
$79.95 Musician’s Bundle (EPUB + Spiral Bound)
$155.00 Collector’s Bundle (EPUB + Hardcover)
$180.00 Ultimate Bundle (EPUB + Hardcover + Spiral)
SHIPPING/HANDLING:
+ $12 U.S. Domestic
+ $30 International (+ Hawaii/Alaska)
CLICK TO ORDER:
NOTE: EPUB digital access link is scheduled for delivery to each order email address on June 1, 2025. All other physical deliveries are scheduled to be shipped throughout June 2025.
PRE-ORDER BONUS GIFTS! (Orders placed before June 1, 2025)
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FREE 8X10 Limited Edition Poster Print of Cover painting: All Physical Pre-Orders (not EPUB)
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBNs:
979-8-9925346-2-7 (Hardcover)
979-8-9925346-1-0 (Spiral Bound)
979-8-9925346-0-3 (EPUB)
LCCN: 2025936089
Publisher: New York Jazz Academy Press
Language: English
Format: Hardcover | Spiral bound | EPUB
Page Count: 306 pages
Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.04 x 11 inches
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Anatomy of a Melody: The Interactive Guide to Jazz Improvisation aims to unlock the many mysteries of jazz improvisation — one of music’s greatest enigmas. The musician is encouraged to move step-by-step through engaging and interactive material, developing an understanding of (and an ear for) the details needed to learn the language of jazz.
Topics covered include foundational concepts in melodic and rhythmic construction, thorough explorations of blues and classic jazz, and the specifics needed for adding chromaticism in bebop and contemporary styles, all while consistently supporting the musician in the quest to crack the code and create an informed and highly personal musical statement.
This book serves as a step-by-step roadmap to becoming a better improviser, a complete reference guide to jazz music, a visual manual for creating music, and a comprehensive theory and harmony text. Ideal for individual practice, private lessons, or classroom and ensemble settings.
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Author’s Note: Genius, and an Apology
Dear Reader,
What you hold in your hands is the product of unparalleled expertise, deep contemplation, and—dare I say—genius. I, JAVIER ARAU, am honored to present All I Really Need to Know About Jazz, I Learned from THE LICK, a book meticulously crafted to guide you through the complex, intricate world of jazz as told through a single, majestic phrase: THE LICK. I approached this project with the utmost seriousness, dissecting every note, every rhythm, every syncopation, so that each page reflects my profound understanding of jazz.
Now, there is a small matter of collaboration. You see, this book was technically co-authored by an AI known as ChatGPT. While I myself am a beacon of jazz wisdom, able to expound upon complex harmonic substitutions with a mere snap of my fingers, ChatGPT is…well, a machine. To put it mildly, any passages you find lacking in depth, wit, or basic coherence should be attributed to my AI counterpart. Any insights of true value, any revelations that resonate with the soul of a jazz musician, are unequivocally mine. If, on the other hand, you come across a line that makes you think, “Well, that’s odd,” or worse, “Why on earth would anyone say that about THE LICK?”—you may confidently assign responsibility to ChatGPT. The machine did its best, but let’s be honest: one cannot expect brilliance from circuits alone.
Approach each page as a journey through my expertise, peppered (and occasionally sidetracked) by the quirks of AI. May THE LICK guide you, inspire you, and may you leave this book with a deep appreciation of jazz…and perhaps a small dose of sympathy for my noble, if somewhat misguided, co-author.
Sincerely yours, Javier Arau
