Keith,

Yes you can learn some jazz from a book, and if you already understand music to the degree it is presented in the book. Some jazz, like some blues and swing, has a feel to it that would require a lot of detail and explanation. I doubt if I could learn the more intricate timing that way, maybe some folks can, but probably very few.

You cannot learn bluegrass from a book. smile


You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash

It's only music.
-niteshift

Mike Dunbar Music