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Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns

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Amsco, 1986 - Music - 243 pages

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User Review  - Serge Pierro - Goodreads

The legendary book by Slonimsky is a must read for the serious musician. This is not a book for people who are unwilling to work hard, or unwilling to stretch their ears. When I practiced 12-16 hours ... Read full review

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User Review  - Gypsy Novela - Goodreads

this is the book Charlie Mingus studied before baffling his audience. very compicated and long, good for serious musicians seeking solace in improv. Read full review

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About the author (1986)

About the Author:
Nicolas Slonimsky is author or editor of numerous books on music, including Music Since 1900, Lexicon of Musical Invective, Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns, and the redoubtable Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians.

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