Adam Neely

5 Adam Neely Recommended Books

Adam Neely is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and YouTuber from New York City. He's a bass player, pianist, and drummer with a knack for combining jazz, funk, classical, and hip-hop elements into his music. His YouTube channel has garnered millions of views and his music has been featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials.

5 Books recommended by Adam Neely

A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Harmony and Melody

A Chromatic Approach to Jazz Harmony and Melody

Author :David Liebman

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"[One of] the 5 music theory/composition books that most influenced me." - Adam Neely [Source]

Twentieth-Century Harmony

Twentieth-Century Harmony

Creative Aspects and Practice

Author :Vincent Persichetti

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"[One of] the 5 music theory/composition books that most influenced me." - Adam Neely [Source]

Building Walking Bass Lines

Building Walking Bass Lines

Author :Ed Friedland

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"[One of] the 5 music theory/composition books that most influenced me." - Adam Neely [Source]

The Advancing Guitarist

The Advancing Guitarist

Applying Guitar Concepts and Techniques Advancing Guitarist

Author :Mick Goodrick

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"Believe it or not, this thin little book has enough stuff to practice for a decade." - Adam Neely [Source]

Harmonic Experience

Harmonic Experience

Tonal Harmony from Its Natural Origins to Its Modern Expression

Author :W. A. Mathieu

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"[One of] the 5 music theory/composition books that most influenced me." - Adam Neely [Source]

FAQs

Q1: What books specifically is Adam Neely recommending?

Adam Neely recommends a wide variety of books, but generally focuses on books within the philosophy, psychology, self-development, and technological fields.

Adam releases blog posts and videos regularly that include new book recommendations.

He chooses books he genuinely finds interesting and valuable to his readers. Each book chosen needs to pass his own personal standards for quality and relevance.

Yes, he often includes personal reviews for books when making a recommendation.