In this paper we discuss some simple 4-part arranging techniques, particularly suitable for jazz musicians. By exploiting the Diatonic Parallelism, we provide an explicit writing of the 4-part harmonization of the Ionian, Dorian and Mixolydian scales (or modes). In order to harmonize the so-called approach notes, we herein exclusively resort to the Chromatic Parallelism. Finally,…
In this introductory paper we discuss some simple 2 and 3-part arranging techniques, particularly suitable for jazz musicians. By exploiting the Diatonic Parallelism, we provide an explicit writing of the 2 and 3-part harmonization of 21 fundamental scales (or modes). The 2-part harmonization is carried out by using third and sixth intervals. The 3-part harmonization…
The aim of this article lies fundamentally in providing musicians with a method that may effectively assist them in learning the so-called Pentatonic Improvisation. The method is entirely based, like any language, on the concept of combination. In this second part we exclusively address the improvisation techniques suitable for the harmonic progressions Dm7b5 | G7…
The aim of this article lies fundamentally in providing musicians with a method that may effectively assist them in learning the so-called Pentatonic Improvisation. The method is entirely based, like any language, on the concept of combination. In this first part we exclusively address the improvisation techniques suitable for the harmonic progressions Dm7 | G7…
In this article we briefly introduce CAT CaSe. CAT CaSe is an innovative Android app, entirely based on an improved version of CAT (Cataldo Advanced Transformations), expressly meant for musicians (professionals and students). The app allows to instantly carry out a detailed analysis of any harmonic progression, without any exception whatsoever. All the phases that…
In this article we introduce an improved version of CAT (Cataldo Advanced Transformations). The purpose of CAT fundamentally lies in providing musicians with a reliable instrument that may effectively assist them in carrying out chord progressions analysis. The correct application of CAT allows to convert any harmonic progression, net of some very rare exceptions, into…
This paper represents a summary of a research work, carried out during the last two years, finalized to creating a method that may concretely assist jazz students in mastering the Be-Bop language. We have three main sections. The first section is predominantly devoted to the so-called linear language. We start from the mere definition of…
In this article we briefly introduce an original method, the purpose of which fundamentally lies in providing musicians with a reliable instrument that may effectively assist them in carrying out the chord progressions analisys. The method is primarily based upon the application, carried out by following a specific order, of a set of transformations, named…
In this article, the purpose of which may be regarded as solely didactic, some simple strategies finalized to mastering the Be-Bop Natural Minor scale are suggested. Moreover, their application to jazz improvisation is herein discussed. We start from the mere definition of the scale, extended along two adjacent octaves, in ascending and descending motion. Subsequently,…
