The Pulse of Jazz

Easy Jazz Ensemble Series-Get on board the High School Musical phenomenon with this signature tune from the 2008 movie (and the first one to hit theaters). This hot arrangement for young players features a relentless pulse and driving energy throughout. (Includes CD)

Recorded by Bruno Mars this contemporary rock tune is actually a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of James Brown. Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody this chart is destined to become a showstopper! The solo section includes options for alto trumpet or trombone.

Meghan Trainor's #1 smash hit features a catchy melody a strong rhythmic pulse and a hint of “doo wop.” Arranged here in an easy setting for young players this is great way to bring a taste of current pop to your next concert.

Journey made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of Glee did it again in 2010. This solid arrangement is built on a driving 8th-note pulse and requires no solos. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Characterized by a rhythmic and syncopated pulse throughout Lady Gaga hits the magic button yet again with this catchy pop hit. Heres a solid chart that your players and audience alike are sure to enjoy.

From the Trombone Shorty CD Backatown this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans ?second line? feel. In this exciting arrangement the ensemble alternately screams with the full band riffs then settles into a simmeringrhythmic groove. Sure to be a treat to perform!

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985 here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Recorded by The Association in 1967 this tune became one of the signature ballads of the decade. This nicely scored arrangement features a trombone solo the trombone section and also a solo for alto sax. The underlying rockpulse gives this chart added life and a nice groove.

Avec l'impulsion de Jazz, le batteur / éducateur Nic Marcy fournit une méthode complète pour la construction d'un chronométrage vocabulaire de jazz. En s'appuyant sur d'autres méthodes de jazz classique, le livre propose des exercices basés sur des approches communes de chronométrage du plus simple au très avancé (appelés 'lignes de temps'), et propose des exercices pour développer l'indépendance et l'installation Comping avec chaque approche. De cette façon, le livre couvre des sujets tels que les idées de jazz shuffle, Elvin Jones et Tony Williams concepts, les déplacements, Comping polyrythmique, plans-en 3/4, trois et exercices d'interdépendance à quatre voies, la modulation métrique et plus encore. Le disque fourni contient 21 titres MP3 (dont play-Along Songs) et 34 vidéos Quick-Time totalisant plus de 20 minutes de temps de fonctionnement. / Percussions

The Italian cellist Lucio Amanti devotes himself to the crossover between classical and jazz music. His well-known 'Jazz Suite' for cello solo bridges the gap between the solo suites by Bach and the jazz music of our time.Now he attends for the first time to the subject of the étude, with suggestions from pop, jazz and improvisation. The individual études use different styles from jazz ballad to samba rhythms to funk music. / Violoncelle

The Associated Board's Jazz Piano series is a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz. A pioneering set of publications and a rigorously planned syllabus provide the building blocks you need to play jazz with imagination understanding and style and to improvise effectively right from the start. Every time jazz musicians play they will ask themselves questions such a What feel is this in? and How does this rhythm go?. The process of listening and continually analysing is a fundamental part of jazz performance and it is this process which is explored in the Board's aural tests. The tests have been carefully designed to develop theportfolio of aural skills you will need for your jazz playing and will form a natural extension to your study. This book provides a set of practice aural tests for Grades 1 to 3. Exploring a wide variety of jazz styles the tests will work on your pulse and rhythm skills and teach you to recognise copy and improvise on commonly recurring jazz patterns and melodic features. An introduction to the book suggests useful ways to extend and develop activities related to the aural tests details of the exam and what the examiner will be looking for.

Text: English / deutsch Completely revised and enlarged edition! Jazz Bass Compendium is one of the most comprehensive method books. 208 pages filled with information and aspects on jazz bass playing. The right hand: position, effect on sound and timing, exercises, three finger technique, drops The left hand: position, shifting positions, intonation, pizzicato technique, vibrato Coordinating both hands Bass lines: rhythm, pulse, timing, walking bass, two-beat feel, arpeggios, diatonic passing notes, leading notes, chromatic lines, scales and tetrachords, pentatonic scales, bass lines over II V progressions, harmonic clichés, pedal point, rhythmic embellishments, bass lines on standard chord progressions, straight 8ths bass lines, Latin bass lines The elements of sound Various improvisation concepts Arpeggios Studies and etudes on the chord changes to Sunny, Footprints, I Hear A Rhapsody, Solar, Confirmation Upper structure voicings Phrasing and articulation Scales and scales studies, chord-scales, breaking up scales Practice concepts, different learning fields 4 bass duets and one solo, including Georgia On My Mind, Blues 4U and More Bass Hit Sigi Busch is one of the most respected European jazz bassists/educators. He heads the jazz departement at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin, Germany.