Playing on the Changes

Focusing on jazz improvisation, this book presents 13 etudes that explore various chord qualities across all 12 keys, including major, minor, and dominant 7th chords, among others. Bob Mintzer provides written solos that help familiarize musicians with different harmonic settings through melodic and rhythmic continuity. The accompanying TNT 2 software enhances the learning experience by allowing users to listen, analyze, and practice the etudes at adjustable tempos, offering the opportunity to play along with a professional rhythm section.