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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Includes 12 advanced blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, jazz lines and exercises in all keys, and more.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPages: 56Length: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Jazz BookUPC: 073999609622ISBN: 0634001574
Covers twelve blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, and jazz lines and exercises in all keys.
DetailsPublisher: Hal LeonardPages: 60Length: 12.00 in.Width: 9.00 in.Series: Jazz BookUPC: 073999304466ISBN: 0793595991
For beginning bassists, walking bass lines can be very confusing. This method is a quick way of learning to walk through changes. Endorsed by North Texas State band director Neil Slater.
DetailsPublisher: Houston Publishing, Inc.Pages: 40Length:...
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...
Ten classic jazz, blues, & Latin hits in melody line arrangements with specially recorded backing tracks.Step into the spotlight with the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CD.
DetailsPublisher: Amsco PublicationsMedium: Sheet Music and...
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,...
Improv fundamentals for teachers and students, covering the blues, modes, scales, progressions and more, plus chapters on phrasing melodies, the “swing” concept, phraseology in modern jazz, chord nomenclature, and solo...
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 LeonardPages: 146Length: 11.00 in.Width: 8.50 in.Series: Jazz BookUPC: 073999729023ISBN:...
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...
