Scat! Vocal Improvisation Techniques (Book/Online Audio)

Scat! Vocal Improvisation Techniques by Bob Stoloff, published by Music Sales America in November 1998, is a resource designed for those interested in vocal improvisation. This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. The book offers a comprehensive approach that includes rhythmic and melodic exercises, transcribed solos, vocal bass lines, and drum grooves, providing a structured method for enhancing vocal skills.

Readers will find a variety of exercises aimed at developing their improvisational abilities, including syllable articulation etudes. The accompanying online audio features call-and-response exercises, demonstration solos by the author, and sing-along chord patterns in styles such as Latin, jazz, and hip-hop, all supported by rhythm section accompaniment. The audio files can be streamed or downloaded using a unique code found within the book, and they include PLAYBACK+, a versatile audio player that allows users to adjust playback speed, set loop points, change keys, and pan audio.