Axis Correlation A Modern Guide to Tonal Colors

AXIS CORRELATION is a comprehensive guide for improvisers based on the natural interrelationships of chords & keys. Its primary objective is to provide a systematic approach to mastering fundamentals, selecting & applying the "perfect" scale(s) for every playing situation, & exploring "new" tonalities as a means of achieving a personalized style or sound. It is a valuable problem solver & reference manual that bridges the gap between the brain & fingers, resulting in a more spontaneous flow of creative musical ideas. Jazz Great, Dennis Sandole, has had this to say about AXIS CORRELATION & the author. "In his extended studies with me, Herb Moore has demonstrated his mastery of the essential requisites to creative improvisation, thus illuminating the pathway to eventual maturity. His sensitivity to color contrasts in the overall aesthetic palette has resulted in an extremely erudite teaching procedure." Included in the text are chapters on; The Horizontal Axis, The Vertical Axis, Axis Correlation, Diatonic Harmony, Tonality & Modality, Blues, the Diminished Scale, the Whole-Tone Scale, Chord Substitution, Changing the Horizontal Axis, Exotic Tonalities, & the Augmented 4th Principle. Many musical examples. Treble clef.Moore, Herb is the author of 'Axis Correlation A Modern Guide to Tonal Colors' with ISBN 9780963589606 and ISBN 0963589601.