Exploring Jazz

Recording artist, saxophonist, educator, and author Gary Campbell presents an effective strategy for constructing fresh-sounding melodic lines. He progresses step by step through the concept, the practice exercises, and the practical application of Triad Pairs for Jazz. Concepts include: deriving triad pairs from the most used chord-scales, determining the best pairs for various chords and progressions, practice patterns for mastery, and exploring linear possibilities. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players as an expansion of the chord-scale approach.

Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, and bass.Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass piano parts,making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues and pentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swing eighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context of accompanying a soloist (comping): in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazz soloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book.If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time you complete it! Includes access to online audio. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 ofthe 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, andbass. Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass pianoparts, making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues andpentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swingeighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context ofaccompanying a soloist (comping) - in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazzsoloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book. If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time youcomplete it! Includes access to online audio. / Jazz / Etude / Piano

1St/2Nd Trumpet-This is a collection of ten grade ½ jazz charts but with the addition of optional concert band instrumentation. This highly versatile and flexible book will encourage and support students in their first explorations of jazz styleand performance whether in a jazz ensemble or a concert band setting.

Dizzy Gillespie was a pivotal figure in the connection between Jazz and Afro-Cuban music. This exciting chart explores this relationship combining authentic Cha Cha and Bembe with straight ahead swinging jazz. A tenor sax solo isfeatured and look for some quotes from Dizzy's original recordings.

Hypnotic Ciel Étoilé it means ?starry sky? in French uses the bass as a dark night of sound dotted with pointillist percussive sounds from the cymbals and crotales. The work is written in thirty-six bars each one a ?star? played very slowly and at varying speeds.Kaijai Saariaho is a contemporary Finnish composer living and working in Paris and considered to be part of the so-called ?French Spectralist? school of composition. Unlike many of herother works Ciel Étoilé has no electronic extensions but fully explores the multiple sonorities of the bass. She gained international renown for her first opera l?Amour du Loin and continues a prolific compositional life with awide range of international performances.

Incorporating Jazz into Your Blues Solos-Spice up your blues solos with Jazz for the Blues Guitarist! Broaden your licktionary with simple jazz techniques that build on what you already know. Expand your knowledge beyond the classic pentatonic scales with somecool jazz ideas. Beginning and even not-so-beginning blues guitarists can build on their basic blues techniques by exploring jazz-the modes outside tones articulation techniques arpeggios of jazzy harmonies and more! Check outnew rhythm guitar techniques and stretch your harmonic vocabulary beyond basic triads and dominant 7th chords. Dozens of licks are included as well as a CD with recorded demonstrations and five jam tracks so you can try out yournew techniques over a rhythm section.

An introduction ot jazz harmony technique and improvisation. Includes a CD of over 60 minutes of demos and backing tracks. Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about Jazz this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Jazz Guitar. Author Phil capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style from simple chordmchanges through to the II-V-I progression turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book you'll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles and as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on getting to grips with improvisation Exploring Jazz Guitar unlocks the secrets of Jazz harmony allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying CD containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks.

Parfait pour le guitariste débutant qui veut en savoir plus sur le jazz, ce livre fournit une introduction complète au monde de la guitare jazz.L'auteur Phil Capone explique l'harmonie jazz dans un style clair et accessible, des simples changements d'accords à la progression II-V-I, en passant par les retournements et autres séquences classiques du jazz.Tout au long du livre, vous apprendrez d'authentiques voicings de jazz et des styles d'accompagnement, ainsi que la théorie essentielle du jazz.Rempli de conseils pratiques sur l'improvisation, Exploring Jazz Guitar dévoile les secrets de l'harmonie jazz, vous permettant de construire d'authentiques solos de jazz.L'ouvrage est accompagné de fichiers audio à télécharger contenant des solos de démonstration et des pistes de jazz en direct. / Guitare / Schott

Renowned jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli shares his take on the key elements of Jazz Guitar style.Filled with dazzling demos insightful lessons and great anecdotes this DVD is perfect for newcomers looking to get their feet wet or for experienced jazzers on the hunt for fresh inspiration.Filmed in high definition with onscreen music for many of the examples.