12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes

Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780757936548
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
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 CD 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.

10 Improvisational Flute Etudes

Author: Jeff Coffin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734185386
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 30

Book Description
10 Improvisational Flute Etudes written by Jeff Coffin over the changes to 10 jazz standards. Ideal for all flute players.

Jazz Conception

Author: Jim Snidero
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description

Playing Jazz Piano

Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457428852
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist, playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the Yellowjackets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach.

15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes

Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780769297903
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high level of musicality, the lyrical compositions and the opportunities to improvise. Either way, the format is simple: Bob Mintzer plays and demonstrates each etude with a stellar rhythm section on the included recording. You learn each etude slowly. When ready, you play the etude with the audio accompaniment.

14 Jazz & Funk Etudes

Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780769229980
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Written by jazz musician Bob Mintzer, 14 Jazz & Funk Etudes presents practice and performance aids and explanations in a variety of jazz and funk styles. In addition, the books include a CD containing combo accompaniment that's ideal for practice s

Exercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist (Music Instruction)

Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476863458
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 195

Book Description
(Instructional). Exercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist is a collection of original pieces by the master trombonist/composer J.J. Johnson. Designed as study material and playable by any instrument, these pieces run the gamut of the jazz experience, featuring common and uncommon time signatures and keys, and styles from ballads to funk. They are progressively graded so that both beginners and professionals will be challenged by the demands of this wonderful music.

Comprehensive Jazz Studies & Exercises for All Instruments

Author: Eric Marienthal
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457460388
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
A complete book of jazz technique studies and exercises for all instrumentalists. This text deals with many technique issues jazz musicians encounter in the real world, including chord scale exercises, motif exercises, finger busters, extended motif exercises, and ideas for improvisation.

15 Easy Jazz, Blues and Funk Etudes

Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780769297910
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Presents exercises to learn etudes for the saxophone.

Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Ear Training: Book & 2 CDs

Author: Jamey Aebersold
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781562240677
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Ear Training is a no-nonsense approach consisting of two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instructions before each. It starts very simply, with intervals and gradually increases in difficulty until you are hearing chord changes and progressions. All answers are listed in the book, and contains transposed parts for C, B-flat, and E-flat instruments to allow playing along. Beginning to advanced levels.