iImprov -The Fundamentals

Learn the basics of jazz improvisation through your iPhone or iPad!

The developers at Jazz Apps Mobile LLC hope to help you de-mystify some of the fundamental elements of improvisation by helping you gain some of the basic tools needed for being able to solo at those first jam sessions. These basic tools will also help you build a foundation that will be useful as you further develop your craft as an improvising musician.

This edition of iImprov includes:

Detailed introduction to basic theory.

Interactive lessons that include exercises as well as written and audio examples.

JAM-A-longs in all keys with tempo and balance control.

A basic ear training module.

A scale to chord Compendium.

Instrument-specific transposition.

Topics that are covered include-

Scale construction
Chord construction
Diatonicism
Resolution
The Cycle
Form
The Blues

Endlessly looping JAM-A-longs

I VI II V Progression
II V Progression
III VI II V Progression
Blues
The Cycle-(embedded in Lesson 5)