Thomas Mikosch Bücher

The book offers an in-depth exploration of integrating Turkish, Arabic, and North Indian scales into jazz improvisation, emphasizing microtonality and harmony. It presents a wide array of scales and modes, including transpositions, essential for musicians interested in South-Western Asian and North Indian music. Additionally, it examines folk music scales from cultures like Greek rebetiko and Bulgarian wedding music, revealing cross-cultural similarities. Each scale is detailed with interval values and tuning specifics, alongside foundational music theories and practical jazz application techniques.

"Oriental Jazz Improvisation; Microtonality and Harmony" explores Arabic, Turkish, and Northern Indian scales and modes, offering insights for musicians interested in these traditions. It includes transcriptions, music theory basics, and applications in jazz, while highlighting parallels with other folk music cultures. This book enhances your musical vocabulary without making you a native musician.