CHROMATIC ALTERATION : It’s a Jazz Thing!: Jazz Tutorial

Lesson on Jazz Harmony and Chromatic Alteration. A common device used in compositions and improvisation. In jazz it is oftened played “off the cuff“...in classical music it is usually written in the composition. This video uses three tunes to illustrated the concept. Getting Sentimental Over You, (Bassman),Like Someone in Love (Van Heusen), and Easy To Love -(Porter). Free scores available on website. Go to webiste to view book; Jazz Piano Methods and Songbook (great for beginners and all levels). Link to Book: Go to website to view book appendix with over 140 pages of exercises to develop jazz skills. https;