Jazz Play Along Vol.68 Charles Mingus Bb Eb C Inst.

Jazz Phrasing for Trumpet and Jazz Phrasing for Trombone feature 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 Phrasing for Trumpet book includes a play-along CD featuring trumpeter Victor Garcia playing each song with a world-class rhythm section, while Phrasing for Trombone features trombonist Russ Phillips. The CD's also include tracks featuring Greg Fishman demonstrating each song on alto saxophone, giving trumpet and trombone players the option of playing along with trumpet or alto saxophone. In addition, there are play-along tracks featuring just the rhythm section. These tracks are great for practicing the songs, chords, scales, voice-leading lines and soloing over the chords progressions. These books will provide valuable insights into a melodic approach to jazz improvisation. This book is recommended for players of all levels who wish to improve their tone, articulation, phrasing, and understanding of thematic development. Special Features of Jazz Phrasing for Trumpet and Jazz Phrasing for Trombone: ' Suggested Use Section - Detailed instructions on a variety of ways to work with the book. ' Style and Analysis Section - Clear, concise explanations of sequence, variation and voice-leading ' Thematic Index - Lets you compare the opening themes of all ten songs in a convenient two page at-a-glance format. Also includes detailed information on the opening interval of each song, as well as harmonic context of the opening interval.

The Jazz Workbook (vol. 1) is a first of its kind book. Teaching single note instrumentalists (including guitarists) how to hear and play through chord changes this is the essential elements ofjazz.The play along CD has no chord instrument included thus the student can hear the sound of the chord on his or her own. This is a method book in which everything is written out for the student so in turn justplaying through the exercises in this book with or without a teacher will clear up many questions about harmony. Editions come in Bass E-flat B-flat and Concert.