The contents of this textbook are training exercises and practical examples. The training sections include various combinations and patterns which will help in developing a jazz-like approach. These exercises can be considered as source material for developing your own ad-lib phrases. As for the practical examples, the phrases included here are not taken literally from any particular jazz pianist, but rather embody well known patterns typical of the bebop and post-bebop eras. Aimed at intermediate students to develop their potential of ad-lib solos, but is also good for beginners to train their fingers and ears for the future.

Chapter 1:

Training for Scales and Arpeggios

Variation of Arpeggios

Chromatic Approach for the 7th Scales

Chapter 2:

Example of Phrasing for a Major Chord

Example of Phrasing for a Minor Chord

Chapter 3:

Example of Phrasing for ii-V-1

Major Key

Minor Key

Chapter 4:

Bebop-Like Phrases for Major Chords

Bluesy Phrases

Chapter 5:

Plain Turnaround Using Diatonic Scales

Remaking vi Chord as Dominant 7th Chord (Major) To Give the Function of Dominant to iim7

Converting iim 7 Chord to II7 Chord (Dominant 7th) to give the Function of Dominant to V7

Changing the I Chord to III7, As a Substitute Chord

Progression From Tonic-> Minor 3rd ->4th ->4th -> Half Step Down (Tonic)

Chapter 6:

The Half Whole Diminished Scale

Chapter 7:

Non-Diatonic Scales

Chapter 8:

Left-Hand Voicing Guide