Description

This book contains a study and breakdown of “harmony in 4ths”. The introduction of quartal harmony in modern jazz began in the 1960’s. Compositions by Miles Davis and John Coltrane such as “Impressions” and “So What” showcased chord voicings derived from quartal harmony. The purpose of this book is to show guitarists how to function in an area of harmony mostly dominated by keyboard players. Common uses of quartal harmony are demonstrated and analyzed. Exercises and compositions in the style of Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and others are included. Includes access to online audio which contains demonstrations of all exercises.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Traditional Harmony
3. Quartal Harmony
4. Functions
5. Upper, Middle and Lower Four-String Voicings
6. The Seven Functions
7. Analysis Chart – Seven Structures
8. Structure Excercises
9. Expanding Ouartal Structures
10. Quartal Structures and Traditional Harmony
11. Creating Outside Sounds
12. Chromatic Movement
13. Contrary Motion
14. Contrary Motion with Added Bass Note
15. Creating ii – V – I Progressions
16. Variations of Ouartal Voicings
17. Harmonic Minor
18. Harmonic Minor Ouartal Harmony
19. Minor Blues
20. Jazz Tunes
21. 500 Chicks
22. Hand Prints
23. Black in Gray
24. Never Tardy
25. Big Moon Flower
26. Closing Notes