John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (Mini Scores)
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Composer: John McLaughlinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-20
ISBN: 0739042556
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Book Reviews of John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra (Mini Scores)
Book Review: Perfect Reprint of this Musical Treasure Map
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who might be looking to emulate the MO should know this book is where it all begins. This is an exact reprint of the original scorebook and maintains all original dimensions except for a stronger spine and a gloss cover on the front and back. My dad's original copy of this songbook has seen better days so I was excited to discover and order this new printing.
Guru McLaughlin has included nearly every MO song within this book. The mini-scores give an excellent musical vantage from which one can start to understand the complicated nature of creating this incredible music. Even the most avid sightreader will need to take some time to work out all those insane 64th note arpeggios in 13/8, 9/8, 7/4, 6/4, 5/4, etc...
Of course, included in the front of the book is the key to this treasure map. McLaughlin has laid out the modal structures one can use to derive, create, and exploit in the many areas calling for improvisation. The theory page is an excellent reference for practicing and deriving modes that are crucial if you're gonna try to sound like these masters. Even those with little theory knowledge or experience can begin to utilize and understand some of the basic functions of these modes after studying this page.
If you're a musician, and you like the MO, there is absolutely no reason to not buy this book. It's perfect, they're perfect, and you'll be on the road to perfection if you spend enough time studying this glorious masterpiece.
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