iImprov vs Jazz Progression Trainer

iImprov - Bebop This latest in the iImprov series from Jazz Apps Mobile is designed to help take the mystery out of the language of Bebop. There are 9 comprehensive lessons and 8 JAM- A-longs. Each lesson contains a detailed explanation as well as exercises, transposable notation and tempo-adjustable audio examples. Many of the concepts are also demoed by saxophonist Tony Bray at the end of the lessons. The topics covered include: - How to fully realize the bebop scale through strategic placement of half steps to ultimately include all twelve notes of the chromatic scale while maintaining appropriate chord colors. - How to develop longer phrases. - Turnarounds and chord substitutions. (Includes tempo adjustable examples that loop and transpose for practicing over.) - A breakdown of the Confirmation sequence. - Various approaches to playing over I Got Rhythm changes. JAM-A-longs include individually created files for each key. Each will loop indefinitely, all keys are covered and tempos are adjustable. The included JAM-A-longs are: - V7 - II V I - I Got Rhythm 1 - I Got Rhythm 2 - Confirmation Sequence - Turnaround 1 - Turnaround 2 - Turnaround 3 As with other other Jazz Apps Mobile apps, you can set the notation clef and the overall transposition for your specific instrument and there is balance control for the JAM-A-Longs. Happy Practicing!

Jazz Progression Trainer is a practice tool designed for jazz musicians who want to internalize chord progressions by ear. Play along with a full rhythm section Listen to a real piano, walking bass, and drums as you practice. Each progression is performed at your chosen tempo, looping continuously so you can focus on your instrument. Progressions included Major II-V-I Minor II-V-I Jazz Blues (12-bar) Minor Blues (12-bar) Rhythm Changes (AABA, 32-bar) All 12 keys Transpose any progression instantly to any key. Build fluency across the entire harmonic universe. Adjustable tempo Set the BPM anywhere from 60 to 300. Start slow, build confidence, then push the speed. Visual chord guide The current chord is highlighted on screen as the progression plays, so you can always see where you are in the form. Whether you're a beginner learning your first turnaround or an advanced player drilling changes at 240 BPM, Jazz Progression Trainer keeps up with you.