JAZZ IMPROV TOOLS FOR YOU!
This series, available in PDF and eBook formats, explores various aspects of jazz improvisation.
- For all instruments! -
2 Scales. Endless Possibilities.
Jazz Improv Tools for you! — the three-part eBook series by Raimund Moritz
Forget the thick pattern books.
You know the drill: shelves full of scale books, every key dutifully written out, every page another chore. And in the end, you're still standing there with your instrument, not really knowing why a scale works over a given chord.
Jazz Improv does it differently.
Instead of drowning you in a hundred scales, Raimund Moritz — a german saxophonist and jazz educator — shows you how just two base scales (major and melodic minor) cover almost the entire harmonic vocabulary of Standard Jazz. Sounds too easy? It's not. It's just smart.
What's inside:
🎷 Vol. 1 — 2 Scales are all you need The concept that changes everything. How seven modes live inside a single scale, how Upper Structure Scales and Chords connect, and how to apply it directly to standards like Autumn Leaves, Maiden Voyage, or There Will Never Be Another You.
🎷 Vol. 2 — My favorite patterns Scale, pentatonic, and chord patterns that actually stick in your fingers and ears — with rhythm and articulation variations that make practice time genuinely interesting.
🎷 Vol. 3 — The lick(s) A hand-picked collection of bebop and hard bop licks, sorted by harmonic function — plus two motivic bebop head examples (Blues for Alice, Anthropology).
Who's this for?
For musicians who want to understand, not just memorize. For anyone who'd rather transpose, listen, and discover for themselves than grind through a hundred pages in all 12 keys.
Every example comes in C, B♭, and E♭ — whatever you play, you're covered.
Not a textbook. A toolkit.
"A source of inspiration. It is not meant to be: the answer to everything."
That's exactly what makes this series so honest: it's not trying to overwhelm you with completeness — it hands you the tools to keep thinking for yourself. Personal, direct, with a touch of humor — almost like flipping through the private practice notes of an experienced musician who knows exactly what matters.
Ready to take your improvisation to the next level?
Get your copy of Jazz Improv Vol. 1-3 in the Shop!
Comments on the series:
"There are so many ways and views of how to explain Jazz theory. Raimund Moritz's is articulate, comprehensive and succinct. His books get to the point without a lot of minutiae. A clear and great view!!!"
Jerry Bergonzi
“Congratulations on this fantastic series of textbooks! They’re concise yet comprehensive enough to help you quickly master the right language and sound. Now, all you need to do is listen to the corresponding albums, and you're ready to go!”
Heinrich von Kalnein
Jazz improv help needed?
Let's get in touch!
We can communicate in English, Deutsch, or Nederlands.
I’m available for one-off lessons, regular consultations, jazz workshops, and teaching at colleges and conservatories, among other options. Online or in person.
Just tell me what you need, and I'll see what I can do for you!
Raimund Moritz
… is a german saxophonist and jazz educator with over 30 years of experience performing and teaching jazz to students of all ages and playing levels.