Jazz Composition And Arranging In The Digital Age

Author : Richard Sussman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195380991
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age written by Richard Sussman and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.

Author : Richard Sussman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780199701162
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age written by Richard Sussman and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.

Author : Mark Simos
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1540040399
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Songwriting in Practice written by Mark Simos and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Berklee Guide). Become a more productive songwriter! Learn to organize the full range of your creative content, from starting inspirations to finished songs. This book offers pragmatic tools, resources, practices, and principles for managing the many kinds of creative materials gathered or generated across a song's life cycle. Organize your ideas and sources of inspiration, sketches and drafts, versions and revisions, to streamline your songwriting process. Create and use "song seed" notebooks and lists, song journals, and writing and co-writing session logs, as you develop your overall song catalog. You will learn to: * Capture and access inspirations of all types lyric, melodic, chordal, rhythmic, or concept in songwriting notebooks, journals, and lists * Energize and improve your creative work writing by organizing all your song ideas for easy access at every stage of songwriting * Manage the full lifecycle of your songs, from sketches and drafts, through versions and revisions, to "fair copies" and demos * Develop an efficient songwriting workflow that connects inspirations to opportunities and projects * Rapidly access your strongest creative material in high-stakes, deadline-driven writing and co-writing sessions * Develop your song catalogue to support publishing, administration, and licensing * Use the organizing process to gain insights for advancing your craft and range as a writer

Author : Freddie Caldwell
Publisher : Richards Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz: A Beginner's Odyssey written by Freddie Caldwell and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an enriching journey through the vibrant world of jazz with 'Jazz: A Beginner's Odyssey.' This comprehensive guide offers a captivating exploration of jazz's origins, evolution, and cultural significance. Delve into the essential elements of jazz, from rhythm and harmony to improvisation and composition, as you uncover the secrets of this captivating genre. Meet jazz legends past and present, learn performance techniques, and discover the diverse styles and subgenres that have shaped jazz into what it is today. Whether you're a newcomer to jazz or a seasoned enthusiast, this book provides invaluable insights, practical exercises, and fascinating anecdotes to deepen your understanding and appreciation of this timeless art form. From swing to fusion, from Louis Armstrong to Herbie Hancock, 'Jazz: A Beginner's Odyssey' is your passport to a world of musical discovery and inspiration.

Author : Jerry Coker
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Listening to Jazz written by Jerry Coker and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1978 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Berger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692557129
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging written by David Berger and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who writes, plays or listens to jazz. It explains the writing process and the construction of jazz pieces. I've attempted to answer many of the questions that arrangers and composers ask themselves when they are writing. Players who read this book will better understand the arrangements that they play and will get more from their listening which will make them better at interpreting the music they perform. Listeners will get into the creators' heads and appreciate the jazz experience to a greater degree. What The Experts Are Saying: "I love David Berger's new book, Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging. His vivid description of his own musical development from childhood on imparts many valuable insights. The discussion of the musical content is clear and concise, while a respect and passion for the music and the creative process is evident throughout. The big band scores are brilliant pieces of music that are steeped in the rich tradition of jazz, but also convey the unique musical character that is David Berger. It is a joy to be able to get inside the head of one of my favorite jazz writers and bandleaders. Beside the wealth of information, understanding and encouragement contained in these pages, the anecdotes related to Duke Ellington and the musicians who performed in his orchestra are just one more reason to get this book in your hands." - Bill Dobbins - Professor of Jazz Composition and Arranging, Eastman School of Music "Among the musicians I know who pay attention to the broad concepts and fine details of composing and arranging jazz music, no one pays more attention than Dave Berger. He thinks about everything: formal ideas, textural contrasts, emotional expression, instrumental color and variety, motivic development, expectation and surprise, - more things than I can think of to enumerate. And he produces music that achieves an artistically satisfying balance in its elements - all the while maintaining continuity with the spirit that brought him to jazz in the first place. That alone is a remarkable achievement. That he has had the patience and focus to dissect his creative thought processes meticulously, down to the level of the finest details, and lay those thoughts bare so that others might learn from them is even more remarkable. If someone has thought about it, David has described it. I don't know anywhere anyone interested in this could learn more or learn it any more directly." - Chuck Israels - Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Author "When I first started playing with the National Jazz Ensemble in the late 70's, Dave Berger's work as chief composer and arranger made quite an impression on me. I marveled at what seemed to me a magical, mysterious ability to create and arrange music for big band. In his Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging, Berger demystifies this ability for the reader by clearly demonstrating - in a voice that is personal, humorous, as well as instructive - the techniques needed to become a master arranger. Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging is an important addition to the teaching canon and wonderful tool for any artist, whether they are just learning how the magic of this music is made or refining their existing style." - Ted Nash - Saxophonist/Arranger JALCO, BMI Jazz Composers Workshop "A student today has several choices of arranging books. But a book is like a tool; there is a certain one for a particular task. David Berger's book is designed for the intermediate to advanced student who has decided to become a professional jazz arranger along with the realization that a solid understanding of the tradition is essential. Mr. Berger provides an in-depth analysis of his music and thought process. More importantly, his 50-years of professional experience (and candid recounting of his own journey as a young student) provides invaluable and practical wisdom that is not readily found in written form." - Rich DeRosa - University of North Texas

Author : Thomas E. Larson
Publisher : Kendall Hunt
ISBN 13 : 9780787275747
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History and Tradition of Jazz written by Thomas E. Larson and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jerry Coker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Jazz Composition & Arranging written by Jerry Coker and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book evolved from 40 years of teaching jazz composition and arranging plus 50 years of personal writing experience in the professional field. It is, therefore, a comprehensive study, covering preparatory activities, philosophical perspectives, listening lists, choice tune lists, all elements of composing melodies and chord progressions, arranging for small and large ensembles, enhanced use of rhythm sections, a sensitive approach to instrumental ranges, textural options, form, and more. Though a self-contained study, the book has the unique feature of leading the reader to other excellent books on the subject.

Author : Larry Baione
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1540030342
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Modern Method for Guitar Scales written by Larry Baione and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Berklee Guide). Improve your command of the guitar by mastering the essential scales and their fingerings. This reference will help you play scales up, down and across the fingerboard, in all keys. You will learn multiple scale fingering options to suit different musical contexts. Practice exercises will help you build your muscle memory as you play different fingering patterns across the strings, and then expand them to three octaves. Graphical illustrations, exercises, and etudes will help reinforce all the most useful scale types. Traditional notation and tablature are included.

Author : William Russo
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226732088
Total Pages : 844 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Composition and Orchestration written by William Russo and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Russo has undertaken an ambitious project, attempting to discuss together the elements of music that are commonly treated separately in books on harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration. As such, his new book contains enough musical instruction to be of interest even to students not particularly interested in 'jazz' or Russo's own musical idiom. For the student who wants to compose or arrange for 'jazz' ensembles from dance bands to full orchestras, Russo has shown himself to be a generous source of good advice."--Jon Newsom, Notes