While Miles Davis was experimenting with Kind of Blue , Delamont was formalizing the concept of borrowing chords from parallel modes. His "Chart of Tonal Resources" allows a composer in C major to instantly access chords from C minor, C Dorian, C Phrygian, and C Lydian. This is the engine behind countless film scores and jazz standards.
: Unlike traditional theory that focuses on vertical block chords, Delamont emphasizes the movement of voices. He teaches how to create smooth, logical voice-leading that defines the harmony. Modern Harmonic Technique Gordon Delamont Pdf
Because these books are out of print or published by specialized houses (like Kendor Music), digital copies are often rare: While Miles Davis was experimenting with Kind of
To understand the value of the book, one must first understand the author. Gordon Delamont (1918–1981) was a Canadian composer, arranger, and educator often referred to as the "Dean of Canadian Jazz." He was a founding member of the Canadian League of Composers and a pivotal figure in establishing jazz education in Canada. : Unlike traditional theory that focuses on vertical
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