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. 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. The file extension pdf and ranks to the documents category. Jun 12, 2018 yusefs repository of scales and melodic patterns 1981 is, as the title indicates, a sort of jazz equivalent of nicholas slonimskys thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns 1947. Repository of scales and melodic patterns by yusef a.
Preface to yusef lateefs songbook published by yal, available at yuse. Yusef lateef was one of the first jazz musicians to incorporate exotic scales. Open the book anywhere, pick up your instrument, and before you know it, youre someplace youve never been. Thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns name author. Here is a post about lateef from casa valdez where i learned of sterns doc, with a great bit of jazz history and some references to chase up. Aug 19, 2019 yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns. If we are going to describe this scale in jazz terms, we have the root, major. Often referred to as a jazz version of slominskis classic book the thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns.
Where slonimskys book is a systematic thesaurus, organizing and presenting scales and patterns in a series of permutations, lateefs work is a repository, an eclectic collection. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. John coltranes drawing of the mathematical soul of music. I just want to put a list up of what i think of as some of most influential or effective jazz improv books. Just depository moment while we sign you in to your goodreads account. Where slonimskys book is a systematic thesaurus, organizing and presenting scales and patterns in a series of permutations, lateefs work is a repository. 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. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns. These books are available from your favorite music source or visit. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns full.
Lateef always perceived a kind of spiritual path in coltranes music. This is blues you can dance to, but also meditate to and marvel at. For instance the first grouping is all major chords presented in a sequence of down a major 3rd and then up a perfect 4th. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns scribd. I purchased yusef lateefs book, repository of scales and melodic. 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. I first met barron at the great pianobass duo spot, bradleys, in greenwich village in 1977. 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 the three faces of yusef lateef 19601992.
Repository of scales and melodic patterns pdf free download. In sound, it is the very best the 60s had to offer in terms of experimentation and accessibility. I have listed only the materials lateef employed as general. Nov 17, 2010 yusef lateef is one of the pioneers of world music and he brought an intense study of exotic modes and scales to jazz while part of a number of legendary groups in the 1960s and 70s. Use the download button below or simple online reader. Once an item is removed from our bargain bin it may not be available again, so get it while supplies last. The jazz of physicsopens with an enigmatic visit by alexander to the since deceased yusef lateefa jazz multiinstrumentalist who was then a. Lateef scott b marked it as toread dec 25, galeno marked it as toread aug 11, thanks for telling us about the problem. John coltrane draws a picture illustrating the mathematics. Its symmetrical nature lends itself to fusion music like that of allan holdsworth and progressive metal players such as fredrik thorden. 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. This book holds a wealth of creative material which is valuable to both an improviser and a composer. Preface to yusef lateefs songbook published by yal.
On two of these performances, a 1952 studio version of what is this thing with a big band and a live 1953 version of hot house a tadd dameron tune which uses the same changes, parker takes two different solos, but he can be heard working with some of the same material in both. 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. Yet at a point in life when most artists are content to settle into the comfort of past accomplishments, lateef continues to explore. Jun 30, 2016 yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns there is document yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns available here for reading and downloading. This book isnt about teaching a man to fish, it just shows him where the fish are. If they are special, it is because they have spent their time wisely learning the tools of the trade. Largely absent are lateef s experiments with eastern modes, rhythms, and instrumentation, and in their place is a collection of largely upbeat. Guitar grimoire scales and modes there is document guitar grimoire scales and modes available here for reading and downloading.
Synthetic scale from yusef lateef book sax on the web forum. Yusef lateef quest for the exotic casa valdez studios. Yusef lateef has made a great collection of chords and scales and presented them in a very musical way. This classic 282 page spiralbound book, with a wealth of patterns, licks, and ideas, has been popular among jazz players for a long time. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. His creativeity and musical sincerity are exceptional. Most lateef the music is treble clef and playable on guitar. Pdf a study catalog for yusef lateefs repository of scales and. Ebook thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns as pdf. Apr 14, 2014 charlie parker recorded a number of solos on the chord progression to what is this thing called love.
Continue this thread view entire discussion 5 comments. And it starts with this diagram, created either by yusef lateef or john coltrane ive read the story both ways and. Yusefs repository of scales and melodic patterns 1981 is, as the title indicates, a sort of jazz equivalent of nicholas slonimskys thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns 1947. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the projects. The diminished scale is an interesting sound that provides a different sonic experience to the more typical modes. All of the material in this book fits the range of the saxophone and although many of the concepts get very sophisticated, the actual material is useful. Synthetic scale from yusef lateef book 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.
Although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used. On two of these performances, a 1952 studio version of what is this thing with a big band and a live 1953 version of hot house a tadd dameron tune which uses the same changes, parker takes two different solos, but he can be heard working with some of. John coltranes drawing of the mathematical soul of music aleph. Pdf repository of scales and melodic patterns download full. I dont use the book personally i dont own a copy, although i have a pdf version somewhere buried on a hard drive but i could see how it could be handy for certain types of players. In fact they were peers who often practiced together and shared many ideas. Not standard bass lines by any means, but interesting and musical. It is common knowledge that yusef was deep into world music long before coltrane and many others and that he was the one who introduced coltrane to schillingers system of composition from which giants steps was inpsired. The circle, which may be said to resemble a clock, incorporates some of coltranes theoretical innovations into a wellknown musical scheme. I didnt know he had a doctorate in music when i started listening to him play with cannonball and nat adderly. On the other hand, one can search through it and find raw material to base a composition or improvisation repositiry. This book is a fine complementary to slonimskys thesaurus, because dr. Largely absent are lateefs experiments with eastern modes, rhythms, and instrumentation, and in their place is a collection of largely upbeat. Repository of scales and melodic patterns for bass.
While this book is clearly not intended to be musical in the sense of offering beautiful. Apr 19, 2020 one advantage this book has over similar works by other authors is that dr. October 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the ahmadiyya community in america. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns free ebook download as pdf file. After playing out of this book for a while, your ears will start to hear why yusef lateef wrote it and you will also learn just how much there is to learn about music product details. Yusef lateef was one of the great innovative melodic improvisers and composers and in the 80s, i purchased yusef lateefs book, repository. Idil gumruk marked it as toread aug 02, daniel harlev marked it as toread may 12, matteo marked it as toread sep 19, his creativeity and musical sincerity are exceptional. Yusef lateef s repository of scales and melodic patterns. You can learn latef scales from various parts of the world and thats part of the uniqueness about this book. Pdf a study catalog for yusef lateefs repository of.
If you would like to participate, visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. Jun 26, 2017 the circle, which may be said to resemble a clock, incorporates some of coltranes theoretical innovations into a wellknown musical scheme. October 9, 1920 december 23, 20 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the ahmadiyya community in america although lateefs main instruments were the tenor saxophone and flute, he also played oboe and bassoon, both rare in jazz, and also used a. Oct 14, 2012 345 videos play all top tracks yusef lateef yusef lateef topic greatest hits of the 60s best of 60s songs duration. Although you could try this exercise with any scale, the example i will use is one i particularly likethe nohkan flute scale, which i took from the japanese scale section of lateefs book. 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. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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. At bradleys, he was friendly and very encouraging to me, a 21years old pianist recently arrived in the big apple. Yusef abdul lateef born william emanuel huddleston.
Since its publication in 1947, great musicians and composers of all genres, from. This article is within the scope of wikiproject albums, an attempt at building a useful resource on recordings from a variety of genres. 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 scale, lessons no comments 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. Many feel that people who improvise or play jazz are special. This article is within the scope of wikiproject jazz, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of jazz on wikipedia. We update this page frequently, so check back often. On the three faces of yusef lateef, riverside seems eager to present yusef lateef, technical virtuoso, on a series of songs that step closer to jazz tradition than any of his work in the recent past. Jul, 2015 on the three faces of yusef lateef, riverside seems eager to present yusef lateef, technical virtuoso, on a series of songs that step closer to jazz tradition than any of his work in the recent past.
Yusef lateefs repository of scales and melodic patterns mimi foxs books. Billie marked it as toread apr 20, be the first to ask a question about repository of scales and melodic patterns. Classic 282 page spiralbound book, with a wealth of patterns, licks, and ideas, has been popular among jazz players for a 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. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns there is document yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns available here for reading and downloading. Charlie parker recorded a number of solos on the chord progression to what is this thing called love. Eddie lockjaw davisarchie sheppyusef lateefgerry mulligan. John coltrane draws a picture illustrating the mathematics of. Otto was gracious enough to let me post a pdf and mp3 of his. The drawing was presented in 1967 to fellow saxophonist and professor, yusef lateef, coltranes colleague and tutor.
Aug 21, 2019 billie marked it lateff toread apr 20, one advantage this book has over similar works by other authors is that dr. In the suggested reading at the end, he mentions one of my favourite sourcebooks for practicing. I had heard him in cincinnati my hometown in 1974 with the yusef lateef quartet and was very impressed. Guitar grimoire scales and modes download documents. Yusef lateef scale otto october, 2014 october, 2014 lesson 91.
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