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Complete 1-3 in one volume
All three levels bound together, so you go from basics through advanced harmony without buying separate books.
Product detailSKU #1273887984246
AlfredEssentials of Jazz Theory Complete 1-3 Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Three levels of jazz theory bundled into one book. For musicians who can read notation and want the harmonic vocabulary behind jazz.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-taught players who improvise by ear and want the theory
- Students prepping for jazz band, combo or an audition
- Instrumentalists on any instrument, since theory is not horn-specific
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who cannot read standard notation yet
- Anyone wanting licks, transcriptions or play-along tracks
- Drummers and percussionists with no harmonic role to fill
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Theory, not technique
Teaches chords, scales and harmonic function on paper. It will not fix your tone or your instrument technique.
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Instrument-neutral
Written in concert notation and concepts, so guitarists, pianists, bassists and horn players all work from the same material.
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$39.99 for three levels
Works out cheaper per level than buying the volumes individually, if you actually intend to finish all three.
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Workbook-style progression
Each concept comes with written exercises. You need a pencil and the discipline to actually do them.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You should already read standard notation before starting level one
- 02Bring an instrument. Playing what you write is where it sticks
- 03It is a text and exercise book, not a listening or play-along course
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to already play jazz to use this?
No, but you need to read music. It starts from fundamentals like intervals and chord construction, then builds toward jazz-specific harmony and progressions.
02Will this work for guitar?
Yes. The theory is instrument-neutral. Guitarists get the most from it by voicing the chords and running the scales on the neck as they go.
03Is the 'Complete' version different from the separate books?
It is the same three levels combined in one volume rather than three. One book to keep track of, one purchase instead of three.
04Can I use it without a teacher?
Yes. It is laid out to be worked through in order with written exercises. A teacher helps you apply it faster, but is not required.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
