1. Alphabetical chord symbols -- 2. The six types of chords -- 3. Elaboration of the sixt types of chords -- 4. Basic harmonic considerations -- 5. The ranges of the instruments -- 6. Voicing -- Close position voicing 1 -- 8. Close position voicing 2 -- 9. Close position voicing 3 -- 10. Open position voicing 1 -- 11. Open position voicing 2 -- 12. Open position voicing 3 -- 13. Non-chordal tones -- 14. Harmonization of non-chordal tones 1 -- 15. Harmonization of non-chordal tones 2 -- 16. The thickened line -- 17. The widened line -- 18. Percussion -- 19. The double bass -- 20. The guitar -- 21. The piano -- 22. A preliminary view of the ensemble -- 23. The basic ensemble method -- 24. The four-tone ensemble method -- 25. The percussive ensemble method -- 26. Brass mutes -- 27. The background -- 28. The planning of orchestration -- 29. Combinations of instruments -- 30. Identities -- 31. Chords derived from scales -- 32. The progression of chords derived from scales -- 33. Mixed voicing -- 34. Mixed ensembles.
Summary
A practical guide to jazz composition, illustrating technical and instrumental variations on themes.
