Running the Changes

Le monde de l\'improvisation jazz peut être complexe et intimidant pour les joueurs débutants et intermédiaires, et Running the Changes est la solution parfaite à ce problème. Mike Steinel (University of North Texas), interprète, arrangeur/compositeur, auteur et professeur de renom, vous guide à travers les bases de l\'improvisation sur les changements d\'accords, en vous proposant une approche concise et complète, facile à comprendre, quel que soit votre instrument ou votre voix. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : Paraphrase et citation mélodiques ; utilisation des riffs ; théorie de base des accords ; ornementation ; solo sur les tonalités d\'accords ; solo scalaire/modal ; gammes bebop ; solo avancé avec des tonalités de coloration et des harmonies altérées ; exploration des gammes pentatoniques et hexatoniques (paires de triades) ; histoire et pratique du jazz, de l\'ère post-bebop à nos jours ; et plus encore. En outre, le recueil comprend des pistes d\'accompagnement que vous pouvez utiliser lors de vos propres séances d\'entraînement. Ces pistes abordent toutes les parties majeures de la formation, y compris les grilles pour les instruments en ut, en si bémol, en mi bémol et en clé de sol, ainsi que des feuilles d\'accompagnement pour les chanteurs. / Méthodes et pédagogie / Formation musicale / Jazz - improvisation / HAL LEONARD

This piece features a hauntingly lovely melody in E minor followed by running eighth notes ascending and descending throughout the B section. Containing a singing right-hand melody and many gradual dynamic changes The Winds of Change also includes (artistic) pedaling and subtle changes in tempo.

Founding member and innovative bass player with the classic rock group Yes Chris Squire is a major force in the band's revolutionary sound. His unique approach to the bass in an integral part of the recognition that Yes receives as one of the most influential groups on rock music history. The band Yes was formed in the late 1960s and Chris is the only original band member that still performs with the band today. In this in-depth interview with Chris Squire taped in 1990 Chris reveals some of his earliest aspirations in music to his prolific contributions as the bass player with Yes. Chris demonstrates his unique style in songs performed on the90125 World Tour after the release of Yes' double-platinum album ?Owner of a Lonely Heart.? Live performances include ?Changes ? where he plays a potent 8-string bass; plus ?I've Seen All Good People ? ?'Round About ? ?I'm Running ? and ?Cinema.? Chris gives us a close look at the styles and technique he uses with a unique collection of basses. With a rebellious and visionary style Chris says It's down to must attacking things really. So step into the world of Chris Squire with fascinating musical history bass riffs and riveting live concert footage.

This late-elementary solo in an energetic 4/4 meter gives students the opportunity to speed along the keys. Although written in a C major 5-finger pattern, there are several hand position changes and a variety of articulations. An abundance of eighth notes add energetic stepwise movement to the melody. A sprinkling of accidentals creates interest, and a few harmonic intervals and triads provide contrast to the running notes throughout. / Piano