ScatBook (21 Nov 2017) by Kaitlyn Katsaros offers a compelling synthesis of jazz history, linguistic analysis, and cognitive science, all wrapped in a playful yet disciplined framework for improvisational learning. By reframing scat singing as a form of , the book demystifies the art of spontaneous creation and equips musicians with concrete tools to expand their expressive vocabulary.
| Part | Title | Focus | Key Features | |------|-------|-------|--------------| | | The History of Scat | Traces the origins of vocal improvisation from early New Orleans blues to modern bebop, highlighting key figures (Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby McFerrin). | Timeline charts, rare archival recordings, QR‑coded audio excerpts. | | II | The Linguistic Lens | Applies phonetics and sociolinguistics to scat syllables, showing how vowel/consonant choices affect timbre and swing feel. | Phonetic transcription exercises, side‑by‑side spectrograms. | | III | Cognitive Regurgitation | Explains the mental processes behind storing and retrieving musical ideas; includes a brief primer on neuroplasticity. | Mini‑lab activities, “brain‑mapping” worksheets, links to free neuro‑apps. | | IV | Practical Regurgitation | Provides a progressive curriculum of 12 “Regurgitation Modules,” each containing warm‑ups, motif libraries, and improvisation challenges. | Play‑along backing tracks (downloadable MP3), video demos, suggested metronome settings. | | V | Beyond the Book | Discusses how the regurgitation concept applies to instruments other than voice, to composition, and to cross‑genre collaboration. | Case studies (e.g., hip‑hop beatboxing, avant‑garde vocal ensembles). | | Appendix | Glossary, Resources, & Index | Comprehensive term list, further‑reading bibliography, and a searchable index. | Printable cheat‑sheet for quick reference in rehearsals. | ScatBook 21 11 17 Kaitlyn Katsaros Regurgitatin...