Jazz Improvisation For Saxophone

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative, creative, and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically, he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on the first period of Coltrane's career, when he was with Miles Davis, and the jazz vocabulary he used. First, to help the student better understand Coltrane's bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Coltrane's style grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along CD provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of John Coltrane. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Improvisation / Recueil / Saxophone Ténor

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over minor, dominant, and major chords as well as short, long and minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along CD. Chapters on Guide Tones, Bebop Scales, Targeting, and Playing the Upper-Structure will help students analyze and memorize the lines presented in the book. There is also a chapter with further insight in Clifford's style which discusses his phrasing as well as other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiring students wanting the master the jazz language. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Improvisation / Recueil / Saxophone Alto

Beginning intermediate Level Jazz Phrasing for Saxophone features ten melodic pieces which are easy to play, yet convey the essence of mainstream (Swing/Bebop/Bossa) jazz vocabulary. The pieces are catchy and melodic, demonstrating the use of sequence and voice-leading to make a musical statement. The book includes two play-along CDs (one for alto and one for tenor) featuring a world-class rhythm section, plus Greg Fishman demonstrating each piece. In addition, there are play-along tracks with just the rhythm section, so students have the option of playing along with Greg Fishman or with just the rhythm section. Jazz Phrasing for Saxophone is the prequel to Greg Fishman's more advanced books, Jazz Saxophone Etudes and Jazz Saxophone Duets, and will provide valuable insights into a melodic approach to jazz improvisation. This book is recommended for saxophonists of all levels who wish to improve their tone, articulation, phrasing, and understanding of thematic development.

Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. With step by step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good saxophone technique-breath control, tone-production, embouchure, tonguing and fingerings-are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz (for example, 'swung' and syncopated rhythms). Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage, given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With additional information on practical matters such as choosing reeds and earing for the instrument, as well as supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' is ideally suited both to students working alone and those learning with a teacher. / Méthode / Recueil / Saxophone

Improvisation - Musicianship - Techniques-These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers.Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals.With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher.John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold)...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist)The Saxophone is for many the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. The Jazz Method for Saxophone will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces including classics by Thelonious Monk Charlie Parker Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that right from the start student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass guitar drums) used

This composition is in its own way meant to be a tribute dedicated to Paquito D'Rivera showing the author's appreciation for this musician as an exponent of Cuban music of the past and present century, who represents a stronghold and example for all musicians - in particular for saxophonists and clarinetists - not only in his capacity as a performer and composer but also as a cultivator of both sound worlds, the so-called classical music and its popular counterpart in its most ample interpretative spectrum. The piece consists of four movements: Allegro Moderato, Lento, Allegretto and Allegro con Fuoco. Its outstanding feature is the fusion of elements of jazz (such as the improvisation in the first and fourth movements, parts of which are accompanied by the piano with its interpretation being based on concepts characteristic of jazz or the 'tumbaos” to be found in Cuban music) and classical music. The second movement starts off with a short recitativo, followed by a mixture of phrases borrowed from contemporary music, Afro-Cuban styles and jazz, whose distinctive rhythmic cells and articulations clearly define the character of the movement and finally culminate in tempo primo. The third movement shows a certain 'casualness” and tranquility in its melody as well as in its accompaniment, including a cadenza the musician may execute at will - the movement then culminates either in an improvisation ad lib or in the mere execution of the melody as notated. The fourth movement is charged with spiritual energy. Saxophone and piano frequently trade phrases, and there is an abundance of improvised passages and jazz phrases. The movement finally ends in unison forte together with the piano. / Jazz / Recueil / Saxophone Alto ou Baryton et Piano

Une méthode riche en informations pour apprendre l'art de l'improvisation Jazz au saxophone (alto, Mib). Après l'évocation des rudiments théoriques essentiels, vous apprendrez à stimuler votre inspiration, pas à pas, en improvisant sur un accord, puis deux, puis sur une suite d'accords, l'anatole. Progressivement, votre 'vocabulaire' s'étoffera par l'utilisation des arpèges, gammes et modes, alors que des exercices techniques vous aideront tout du long à enrichir votre phrasé. Vous aborderez même l'improvisation 'out' ainsi que les techniques avancées que sont l'accélération, l'atténuation, le chromatisme, les tensions, l'escamotage, le phrasé be-bop, les accords pivot et de substitution? En commençant par des tonalités simples, vous cheminerez graduellement vers l'improvisation sur les grilles complètes des plus grands standards. Enfin, le DVD Vidéo reprend les exercices essentiels pour faciliter votre compréhension, alors que le CD?Audio propose des playbacks pour mettre en application les enseignements mais aussi vous exercer en toute liberté. / Saxophone

an Introduction to jazz improvisation-In writing this book James Rae has drawn upon his extensive performing and teaching experience and presents in an accessible and straightforward manner a way in to the somewhat daunting area for the aspiring jazz musician - that of improvisation. Using the CD the player will feel immediately supported and in the right harmonic and stylistic environment for taking those first steps. Musical examples with the rhythm section backing of professional jazz musicians will help steer the player into the more liberated world of improvisation.

A Conversational Approach to Playing Jazz Saxophone-In this English workbook saxophonists will find everything they want to know about sound technique and improvisation. Drawing upon his many years of experience in the education and training of up-and-coming musicians Martin Jacobsen provides a motivating introduction to the fascinating world of jazz improvisation for moderately advanced saxophonists.

Voici une occasion fantastique pour développer certains phrasé Jazz et les techniques qui enrichiront toutes les zones de votre jeu réel authentique. Etudes efficace pour Jazz offre 18 études performance stimulante et divertissant fondées sur les changements et les progressions dans les normes de Jazz traditionnels. Chaque solo est présenté avec la ligne mélodique complet et les symboles de corde de Jazz, vous permettant d'être accompagné de toutes sortes d'instruments et de groupes. Il n'y a même un tableau de référence de corde pour chaque chanson, fournissant la base harmonique pour votre improvisations que votre confiance se développe. Tous les 18 pièces figurent également sur le CD audio ci-joints qui bénéficie d'une démonstration complète et de soutien suivre pour chaque chanson. Cela aidera non seulement vous capturer l'esprit Jazz dans votre phrasé, mais fournit la méthode idéale pour vous d'établir vos compétences d'improvisation. / Saxophone / 40 pages / Partition + Cd

Ten classic jazz tunes including transcribed solos and chord symbols in melody line arrangements. This pack includes demonstration performances and specially recorded backing tracks featuring a live jazz trio.Ideal forlearning and practicing jazz improvisation. Includes transcriptions of famous recorded solos and chord symbols for your own improvised solos.The CD:Hear full performance versions of each tune including demonstrationsolos on Tracks 2-11. The tenor saxophone part is then omitted from Tracks 12-21 so you can play along with the recorded accompaniments.

This tutor book shows beginners of all ages the way from the first note through to classic? themes by Monk Parker and Rollins. Jazz pieces by contemporary jazz musicians and composers are featured too though. A step-by-step introduction and pieces written especially for this tutor book serve to explain the foundations of a reliable saxophone technique and the rhythmic intricacies of jazz music. The student is encouraged to explore improvisation from the start supported by the systematic study of scales arpeggios chord sequences and tips on aural training.