The Ultimate Jazz Scale Book - Steve Nixon

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Hi  

there!  
Welcome  to  the  “Ultimate  Jazz  Scales”  Book!  I’m  thrilled  to  share  this  guide  with  
you.  
 
My  name  is  Steve  Nixon.  I’m  the  owner  of  the  largest  jazz  piano  education  
website  in  the  world,  ​Freejazzlessons.com​.    
 
I  created  this  guide  as  a  handy  reference  for  jazz  students  who  are  exploring  the  
wonderful  world  of  jazz  piano.  If  you  want  to  learn  about  the  most  common  jazz  
scales  this  is  definitely  the  book  for  you!    
 
Not  only  are  there  tons  of  scales  in  this  book  but  I’ve  also  listed  fundamental  
chords  that  you  can  use  over  each  scale.  This  will  help  you  learn  big  time!  
 
It’s  a  great  idea  to  start  thinking  about  scales  in  terms  of  what  chords/harmonies  
you  can  use  them  over.  This  book  will  help  you  do  that  and  much  more!    
 
For  your  convenience,  every  scale  is  listed  in  all  12  keys.  This  will  make  it  easier  
for  you  to  figure  out  the  notes  for  various  chords  you’ll  encounter  in  songs  going  
forward.    
 
I  wish  you  lots  of  success  with  this  book.  Keep  it  close  by.  Use  it.  Learn  from  it  
and  most  importantly  enjoy  your  learning  and  have  fun!  
 
Jazz  is  an  amazing  artform.  It’s  changed  my  life  and  I  look  forward  to  hearing  
more  about  your  journey  through  this  awesome  style  of  music.  
 
Thanks  for  your  purchase!  I  look  forward  to  hearing  about  your  success.  See  you  
soon!  
 
Sincerely,  
Steve  Nixon  
Creator    
Freejazzlessons.com    
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Learn  more  here  →  ​www.stevenixonmusic.net/learn-­blues-­dvd  
 
Already  in  5th  printing!  

 
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karaoke  type  functions,  and  more.  
 
Recommend  Recordings  

 1.   ​The  Complete  Bill  Evans  Riverside  Recordings​    A  simply  amazing  


collection  of  Bill  Evans  music.  You  will  love  it  and  learn  a  ton  from  it!  
 

2. ​  ​The  Complete  Bud  Powell  on  Verve​  An  incredible  collection  of  100  of  Bud’s  
best  recordings  on  the  legendary  Verve  record  label.  

3.     Oscar  Peterson:  Exclusively  For  My  Friends​    One  of  the  best  collections  of  
Oscar  Peterson’s  music  out  there.  He  dedicated  it  to  his  friends  too!  Truly  a  great  collection.  
 

4. ​  ​Herbie  Hancock:  The  Complete  Blue  Note  60's  sessions​  What  a  collection!  
Blue  Note  and  the  genius  Herbie  Hancock!  I  listen  to  this  all  the  time.  

 ​Fakebooks  
1. ​  ​The  Swing  Era  -­  1936-­1947  (Jazz  Bible  Fake  Books) ​  Great  collection  of  
well  notated  and  popular  jazz  standards  to  learn.  
   

2.   ​   ​Jazz  of  the  50's  (Jazz  Bible  Fake  Book  Series) ​  I  work  from  this  fake  
book  daily.  Tunes  from  this  fake  book  are  called  all  the  time.  So  many  in  here  are  must  
know.  

   3.   ​Hal  Leonard  Jazz  of  the  60's  And  Beyond:  Bible  Fake  Book  Series  
Really  nice  collection  of  popular  jazz  tunes  from  the  60's  era.  Tunes  like  Giant  Steps,  
Black  Coffee,  All  Blues  and  etc.  
   
4.  ​The  Real  Book:  Sixth  Edition ​  The  industry  standard!    Definitely  a  must  in  your  jazz  
education  library.  
   
   
5.    ​The  New  Real  Book  (in  C) ​  The  other  jazz  industry  standard.  For  many  years  this  
was  "the"  fakebook.  Lead  sheets  are  clearly  written.  Easy  to  learn  from!  

 
Table  Of  Contents:  
 
 
I. Major  Scales  &  Chords​……………………….pg.  1  
 
II. Minor  Scales  &  Chords​……………………....pg.  27  
 
III. Dominant  7th  Scales  &  Chords​……………..pg.  53  
 
IV. Minor  7th(b5)  Scales  &  Chords​……………..pg.  79  
 
V. Diminished  7th  Scales  &  Chords​…………..pg.  92  
 
VI. Major  7th(#5)  Scales  &  Chords​……………..pg.  101  
 
 
You’re  about  to  discover  some  really  powerful  sounding  
scales  and  chords…    
 
Let’s  Get  Started  Learning!  

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