Diatonic seventh chord substitutes, introducing richer colors while maintaining basic functions. Third Circle: Secondary dominants and related progressions that resolve to non-tonic diatonic chords.
Unlike many textbooks that just throw etudes at you, Berkman includes sections at the end of each chapter. These are not mindless drills. They are creative prompts: The Jazz Harmony Book By David Berkman Full
Unlike a lot of theory books that get bogged down in abstract rules, Berkman focuses on how harmony actually functions in real jazz playing. It’s written from the perspective of a working pianist, so the concepts are immediately applicable to the bandstand. These are not mindless drills
For the advanced player, Berkman demystifies complex concepts: For the advanced player
It has been praised by heavyweights like Kenny Werner , who noted that while jazz rhythm has evolved, harmony has sometimes "devolved"—and this book is the antidote.