Approaching The Standards Billies Bounce On The Trail Cantaloupe Island The Preacher Summertime Satin Doll C Jam Blues I Got Rhythm

Author : Willie Hill
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780769292182
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Approaching the standards: Billie's bounce ; On the trail ; Cantaloupe Island ; The preacher ; Summertime ; Satin doll ; C jam blues ; I got rhythm written by Willie Hill and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

Author : Willie Hill
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780757901966
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Approaching the Standards written by Willie Hill and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approaching the Standards for Jazz Vocalists is an innovative, user-friendly approach to vocal jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group and male or female vocalists, this book and sing-along CD contains ten classic jazz songs selected from and correlated to Approaching the Standards Volumes 1, 2 and 3. Included are the same essential features as the instrumental books: CD demo, clearly written improvisation examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, informative composer insight and a useful discography. Whether beginning their studies or improving their vocal jazz skills, all serious singers must have this book! Titles are: Now's the Time * Satin Doll * Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise * Summertime * I Got Rhythm * Honeysuckle Rose * Tenor Madness * Bye Bye Blackbird * Secret Love * Take the A" Train."

Author : Willie Hill
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780757906268
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Approaching the Standards, Vol 3 written by Willie Hill and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

Author : Willie L. Hill
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780757902796
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Approaching the Standards, Vol 2 written by Willie L. Hill and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2001-04-30 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 2 includes: Now's the Time * Sugar * Honeysuckle Rose * Maiden Voyage * Squeeze Me * Caravan * In a Mellow Tone * Perdido.

Author : Willie Hill
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780769292274
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Approaching the Standards, Vol 2 written by Willie Hill and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2000-02 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are two groups of standards that help form the basic repertory used in jazz improvisation. The first group was created by jazz musicians directly from improvisation, experimentation and the analysis of musical forms, ideas and practices that were developed through study and the natural gifts of some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This group codified jazz into chronological styles and provides concrete examples of its styles and concepts. The second group of standards is comprised of compositions written as popular songs during the first half of the twentieth century ... Every improviser is a composer who makes up melodies spontaneously. The model choruses give examples that can be studied, learned, broken into independent phrases and used to create other melodies that reflect more clearly what the improviser wants to say musically ..."--Preface

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Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780757936562
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes is written by the world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium to advanced difficulty level, this book includes: 12 jazz etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures; performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation; play-along recording with a stellar rhythm section; and an opportunity to study and learn these skills: melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, call-and-response, and jazz concept. All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together.

Author : Alfred Music
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 9781457494758
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Young Jazz Ensemble Collection written by Alfred Music and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve outstanding arrangements for the young jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos is included: swing, ballad, Latin, holiday, rock, and the classic "Take Five" with a 5/4 time signature. This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation -- five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and four rhythm -- but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just twelve players -- four saxes, five brass, piano, bass and drums. Optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms and piano voicings, and guitar chords are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections, and there is plenty of full-sounding ensemble. Titles: * Blues in the Night * Burritos to Go * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Jungle Boogie * Misty * Night and Day * On Green Dolphin Street * Sax to the Max * Summertime * Take Five * Tastes Like Chicken

Author : Michael Orta
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 9781457403699
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Etudes for Piano written by Michael Orta and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jazz pianist, recording artist, educator, and author Michael Orta provides effective tools to develop and improve your jazz piano solos. Taking the melody and chord changes of standard songs in every jazz musician's repertoire, Michael walks the pianist through the following steps: a familiar melody rephrased so that it swings, two solo choruses on the chord changes, and an analysis of the solo with regard to voice leading, phrase linking, and sequences. For intermediate to advanced pianists with some knowledge of chord scale theory.

Author : Eddie Daniels
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780757937408
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The music of Eddie Daniels written by Eddie Daniels and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from the master himself! The Music of Eddie Daniels is the latest in our The Music of . . . series. It includes condensed score lead sheets and transcribed solos, a master class CD featuring demonstrations performed by the Eddie, excerpts of transcribed solo recordings, and in-depth discussions by the artist, along with a discography and biography.

Author : Randy Brecker
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780757911699
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Music of Randy Brecker (Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class) written by Randy Brecker and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brilliant trumpeter Randy Brecker, a Grammy(R) Award-winning composer, arranger, and leader of his own jazz groups, has shaped the sound of jazz for more than three decades. His trumpet and flugelhorn have graced hundreds of albums by a wide range of artists such as George Benson, David Sanborn, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, and Chaka Khan. For this book, Randy has selected 12 of his jazz works to teach his techniques for improvisation and composition. Included in the Performing Artist Master Class CD are instrumental demonstrations performed by Randy, excerpts of his transcribed solo recordings, and an in-depth discussion on the following topics: rhythmic improvisation, soloistic tension, time and technique, live vs. studio recordings, composition techniques, the flugelhorn, interacting with the drummer, double time ballad style, Brazilian influences, and chromatic techniques. The Music of Randy Brecker features: 12 condensed score lead sheets in concert key, 13 transcribed solos in B-flat, Performing Artist Master Class CD, and a discography/biography.