This one has become more know because yusef included it in his important book repository of musical scales and patterns and stephon used it with permission in his book. This classic 282 page spiralbound book, with a wealth of patterns, licks, and ideas, has been popular among jazz players for a long time. The file extension pdf and ranks to the documents category. The notes copied from coltrane by his cousin, carl grubbs, include details of some indian ragas porter 1998. I dont know if the book is the key to the puzzle, but its a journey of discovery, maybe with a key to this puzzle hidden somewhere within.
Introduction to the scale syllabus jamey aebersold. Diatonic triads, daily practice no comments here is a short routine i came up with that covers all diatonic triads in all inversions through of the main scale types. Pdf repository of scales and melodic patterns download full. Charlie parker, barry harris and the minor iiv progression posted on april 14, 2014 by tgcleary charlie parker recorded a number of solos on the chord progression to what is this thing called love. One advantage this book has over similar works by other authors is that dr. While this book is clearly not intended to be musical in the sense of offering beautiful pieces, dr. Preface to yusef lateefs songbook published by yal. This book isnt in the league of slonimskys thesarus of scales or yusef lateef s repository of scales, its a good beginning book on scales, modes, and patterns. I was overwhelmed by the seemingly endless supply of interesting material. Read online repository of scales and melodic patterns and download repository of scales and melodic patterns book full in pdf formats. Aebersold repository of scales and melodic patterns. Rodi kirk marked it as toread sep 22, amazonglobal ship orders internationally. This catalog of melodic and harmonic materials found in yusef lateef s repository of scales and melodic patterns is meant as a study guide for practical and academic use. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns full.
Often referred to as a jazz version of slominskis classic book the thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns. Aug 21, 2019 yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns. The paperback of the repository of scales and melodic patterns. Although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used.
You can learn latef scales from various parts of the world and thats part of the uniqueness about this book. Lateef 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Lateef is the author of repository of scales and melodic patterns 4. His new book, duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one. Repository of scales and melodic patterns yusef lateef. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns free ebook download as pdf file. Aug 16, 2019 amazon renewed refurbished products with a warranty. A short melodic pattern from one of the synthetic scales from yusef lateefs book repository of scales and melodic patterns which can be played over dominant 7th chords. Download pdf repository of scales and melodic patterns book full free. At bradleys, he was friendly and very encouraging to me, a 21years old pianist recently arrived in the big apple. His new book, duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one of the greatest artists of the twentiethcentury, a visionary with vast. Repository of scales and melodic patterns by yusef lateef treble clef.
Yusef lateef s flute book of the blues and the repository of scales and melodic patterns have had a profound affect upon my growth as a flutist and composer. This book holds a wealth of creative material which is valuable to both. Several playalong sets offer you an opportunity to practice the various scales in all twelve keys. This classic large spiralbound book with a wealth of patterns, licks and ideas has been a. Owen storni hoogenboezem marked it as toread jun 23, when you want an opportunity to hear some interesting note groupings and scales, this book provides tons of examples for you to either. This classic large spiralbound book with a wealth of patterns, licks and ideas has been a popular one for a long time. Yusef lateef was one of the great innovative melodic improvisers and composers and in the 80s, i purchased yusef lateef s book, repository of scales and melodic patterns. Page after page of material, it is often referred to as a jazz version of slominskis classic book the thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns. And it starts with this diagram, created either by yusef lateef or john coltrane ive read the story both ways and given from one to the other as a challenge. Yusef lateefs flute book of the blues and the repository of scales and melodic patterns have had a profound affect upon my growth as a flutist and composer. Open the book anywhere, pick up your instrument, and before you know it, youre someplace youve never been. Preface to yusef lateefs songbook published by yal, available at yuse.
Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns on the other hand, one can search through it and find raw material to base a composition or improvisation repositiry. I try to discover things that i had not known before. Its a great little collection of five notes and works well for soloing, improvisation and composition. My dad was a big fan and owned several of his albums. Yusef lateefs repository of scales and melodic patterns. Oct, 2014 yusef lateef was one of the great innovative melodic improvisers and composers and in the 80s, i purchased yusef lateefs book, repository of scales and melodic patterns. Not standard bass lines by any means, but interesting and musical. His new book, 123 duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one of the greatest artists of the twentiethcentury. This book is a fine complementary to slonimskys thesaurus, because dr. Repository of scales and melodic patterns which can be played over dominant 7th chords.
The dolphy scales and the exercises based on them are particularly cool, but theres so much other stuff too. Repository of scales and melodic patterns yusef a lateef. Yusef abdul lateef american saxophonist britannica. These books are available from your favorite music source or visit. Jun 14, 2015 something of yusef s nature comes through making it all very personal, somewhat spiritual and challenging all at the same time. It shows only some aspects of the intervallic research these 3 were doing and the kind of work yusef did up into his 90s. Thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns top results of your surfing thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. His new book, 123 duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one of the greatest artists of the twentiethcentury, a visionary with vast knowledge of. Repository of scales and melodic patterns pdf epub download.
This iconic 282 page spiralbound book, with a wealth of patterns, licks, and ideas, has been popular among jazz players for a long time. Ebook thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns as pdf. Repository of scales and melodic patterns open library. General informa tion this booklet is designed to give you the basics which you will need in order to learn the art of improvising in music.
Yusef lateef has been studying, creating and teaching music for well over six decades. Here is a post about lateef from casa valdez where i learned of sterns doc, with a great bit of. Use the download button below or simple online reader. Yusef lateef has made a great collection of chords and scales and presented them in a very musical way. I am planning to purchase a copy of repository of scales and melodic patterns in, both, treble and bass clef this month. Lateef, 9781562242947, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His new book, 123 duets for treble clef instruments, is a remarkable gift to the musical world from one of the greatest artists of the twentiethcentury, a visionary with vast. Denis diblasio on jazz ed repository of scales and melodi. Oct, 2014 yusef lateef was one of the great innovative melodic improvisers and composers and in the 80s, i purchased yusef lateef s book, repository of scales and melodic patterns.
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Encyclopedia of scales, modes and melodic patterns ebook. Yusef lateef simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John coltrane draws a picture illustrating the mathematics of. Lateef mainly played the tenor saxophone and flute. Most lateef the music is treble clef and playable on guitar. Apr 19, 2020 one advantage this book has over similar works by other authors is that dr. I found this oriental scale in a book by yusef lateef many moons ago. John coltrane and the integration of indian concepts in. Triads in scales otto november, 2016 november 22, 2017.
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Billie marked it as toread apr 20, be the first to ask a question about repository of scales and melodic patterns. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns. I was told that this is the jazz equivalent reposiotry slonimskys thesaurus. This 250 page book is a great source for new ideas for improvisation or composition. Read download repository of scales and melodic patterns pdf. Repository of scales and melodic patterns available for download and read online in other formats. When you want an opportunity to hear some interesting note groupings and scales, this book provides tons of examples for you to either incorporate into your existing practice routine. Lateef and i think his primary instrument may have been the oboe has investigated scales from around the world and given musicians, jazz and otherwise, a lot to think about and, yes, to play and to play with. Although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon. Pdf a study catalog for yusef lateefs repository of. Yusef lateef is the first jazz artist that i was exposed to as a kid. This is an exhaustive study of scales and patterns.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Apr 01, 2015 repository of scales and melodic patterns. This scale syllabus is intended to give the improvisor a variety of scale choices which may be used over. This book holds a wealth of creative material which is valuable to both an improviser and a composer. Yusef abdul lateef born william emanuel huddleston, october 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer and educator.