Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a “just plain fun” workout for the more advanced...
Helps musicians know what to do with specific chords in specific contexts. Lays out clear and objective guidelines on how to turn scales and chords into real music. Perfect for a college or high school improvisation class!
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Covers twelve blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, and jazz lines and exercises in all keys.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 06/1998Credits: by Jordon Ruwe Houston PublishingPages: 60Length: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series:...
This book/CD pack teaches the techniques and fundamentals of this influential instrumentalist of “Yakety Sax” fame. Includes six solo transcriptions, an interview with Boots, photos, performances and play-alongs.
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Brushes have been used since the early part of this century, yet there is very little written to help drummers develop their brush technique. This book covers hand positions, the snare drum head, brush patterns & exercises in many different time...
A valuable resource for learning the basics of jazz from Mike Steinel of the University of North Texas. It covers the basics of jazz, how to build effective solos, a comprehensive practice routine, and a jazz vocabulary of the...
An incredible presentation of the most practical exercises an aspiring jazz student could want. All are logically interwoven with fine “real world” examples from jazz to classical. This book is an essential anthology of technical,...
A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 05/1996Credits: by Bert LigonPages: 150Length: 11.00 in.Width: 8.50...
This text suggests a more connected process for expanding the jazz vocabulary. Improvisational devices are presented as derived from diatonic scales, the harmonic and melodic basis of mainstream jazz. Michael Brecker highly recommends this book,...
The excitement of a musical career spanning over 30 years is captured here in the 22 solos composed by Gordon and transcribed directly off his recordings. Chord changes for tenor sax and 'in concert' key are provided along with Gordon's own...
The second edition of this bestseller comes highly endorsed from the pros and is published at a new lower price! It continues to be a “must-have” for students of improvisation, demonstrating developing new material for...
From Thom Mason comes a fun and interesting guide to help you develop aural skills. This book focuses on improving your technique in hearing pitches, rhythms, melodies, and chord progressions, as directly to applied to actual music in the jazz...
More than 100 original practice choruses! Terrific material to add to every jazz musician's daily routine.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPublication Date: 09/1997Credits: by George BensonPages: 72Length: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Jazz BookUPC:...
This book makes the teaching of improvisation as time-efficient for a group of twenty as it is for a single student. An innovative layout and terrific instructional material make this book a superior jazz tool.
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These etudes by Marc Adler will delight both classical and jazz musicians. Marc is an accomplished flutist and composer in both the jazz and classical arenas and is also an experienced educator. These twelve etudes explore each of the twelve keys...
Jazz Theory Resources is a jazz theory text in two volumes. Volume I (00030458, $39.95) includes: review of basic theory, rhythm in jazz performance, basic tonal materials, triadic generalization, diatonic harmonic progressions and harmonic...
This book contains 12 standard blues tunes with solos in all keys. Includes four-measure excerpts in all keys and jazz lines and exercises in all keys.
DetailsPublisher: Houston Publishing, Inc.Publication Date: 10/1997Credits: By Jordon RuwePages:...
120 etudes composed by 7 respected jazz performers/educators. Contains 5 etudes each in swing, ballad and Latin/funk categories, beginning at a medium level and progressing in difficulty. Includes a total of 15 etudes each for saxophones, trumpet,...
An incredible collection of 88 of the greatest jazz songs ever compiled into one volume. Includes: Ain't Misbehavin' • All the Things You Are • Birdland • Body and Soul • A Foggy Day • Girl from Ipanema • Here's That...
An incredible collection of 88 of the greatest jazz songs ever compiled into one volume. Includes: Ain't Misbehavin' • All the Things You Are • Birdland • Body and Soul • A Foggy Day • Girl from Ipanema • Here's That...
