How do we bridge the gap between theory and the music we love? This book aims to establish as close a relationship as possible between theory, the ear and our instrument. 'Jazz Theory - Think Listen Play' is a comprehensive approach to improvisation, translating knowledge into sound, developing out musical imagination and finding our 'inner voice', which then guides us on our instrument. It will be a rewarding journey for any aspiring musician, music teacher and Jazz player.Always remember - there is no truth in theory, only in music. Enjoy!

Why yet another Harmony Book? - Think: - First Steps - Tonality - Chord Symbol Notation - Modality - The Lead Sheet - Diatonic Harmony in Major Keys - The Major/Minor System - The II-V-I Progression - Scales, Chord Tones and Tensions - Secondary Dominants - Scales for Secondary Dominants - Tritone Substitution - Extended Dominants - The Chromatic Dominant System - Secondary and Substitute II-Vs - Dimished Seventh Chords - Modal Harmony - Modal Interchange - The Blues - The Turnaround - Guide Tone Lines - Chromaticism - Form - The Motive - Harmonic and Melodic Rhythm - Melodic Contour and Climax - "Saving All My Love for You" - Form and Improvisation - Analysis - "All Of Me" - "Round Midnight" - "Nardis" - Rhythm Changes - Modulation - "All The Things You Are" - "Stella By Starlight" - "Mornin" - "Maiden Voyage" - Listen: - Ear Training-a Musician's Nightmare - The Inner Voice - If you Wanna Hear It, You Gotta Feel It! - Transcription - Play: - Improvisation - Play-Alongs - Guide Tone Lines Again - Licks and Tricks - Playing the Form - Postlude - Appendix