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Table of Contents

Graduated Linear Training

The Essence

The Concept

The Application

The Method

Advanced Applied Concepts

Linear Momentum

Adaptive Technique

Jazz Vocabulary

II-V7 Lines

Acknowledgements

The Author

Graduated Linear Training

‘“The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.”

- Bruce Lee

There have been many books written about the theory of jazz, the application of scales, modes, chord progressions, styles, and their historical origins. However, none touch on the spontaneous biomechanical feat of actually playing jazz.

During the early days in the history of jazz there was an absence of established institutions and no method books to supplement the player with learning material. And yet, jazz quickly developed and spread respectively throughout the western hemisphere.

Before 1960, musicians had minimal access to formal jazz training in public schools, colleges, and universities that are in place today. Jazz was learned primarily by: