Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Cannonball Adderly, C Instrument
Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Cannonball Adderly, C Instrument

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-12-06

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1610658167

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Many of the devices and techniques used by Cannonball Adderley are covered in this text. In addition to the theory chapters, many melodic lines andphrases in the style of Cannonball Adderley are presented. All the lines have been transposed into one key and grouped by the harmonic background they can be played against. The accompanying play-along online audio enables the students to first practice the material in one key, and then master each line in all twelve keys, working around the circle of fourths. Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc. Includes access to online audio

Cannonball Adderley - Omnibook for E-flat Instruments
Cannonball Adderley - Omnibook for E-flat Instruments

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Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 541

ISBN-13: 1540083551

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(Jazz Transcriptions). Nearly 50 of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's recorded solos transcribed exactly for E-flat instruments, including: Blue Funk * Cannonball * Easy to Love (You'd Be So Easy to Love) * Fiddler on the Roof * I Remember You * Love for Sale * Milestones * Oleo * On Green Dolphin Street * People Will Say We're in Love * So What * Somethin' Else * Stardust * Straight No Chaser * Things Are Getting Better * What Is This Thing Called Love? * Who Cares? (So Long As You Care for Me) * You Got It * and many more.

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Cannonball Adderley
Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Cannonball Adderley

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Essential Jazz Lines

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786662692

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Many of the devices and techniques used by Cannonball Adderley are covered in this text. In addition to the theory chapters, many melodic lines and phrases in the style of Cannonball Adderley are presented. All the lines have been transposed into one key and grouped by the harmonic background they can be played against. The accompanying play-along CD enables the students to first practice the material in one key, and then master each line in all twelve keys, working around the circle of fourths. Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.

Street Knowledge
Street Knowledge

Author: MIchael Anthony

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2023-01-25

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1513471635

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In Street Knowledge Michael Anthony shares the stories and lessons learned in his career as a top Los Angeles recording studio guitarist. The insights shared into the world of jazz guitar and studio playing will be valuable to any guitarist. Lessons include explorations of rhythm changes, “quoting” while improvising, ear training, reharmonization, warm-ups, original etudes, and frequently asked questions. A must for any guitarist on the journey toward a career in music.

Essential Jazz Lines: In the Style of Clifford Brown - Guitar Edition
Essential Jazz Lines: In the Style of Clifford Brown - Guitar Edition

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-12-05

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1610658078

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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, andmajor chords as well as short, long and minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along audio. Chapters on Guide Tones,Bebop Scales, Targeting, and Playing the Upper-Structure will help studentsanalyze 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 wellas other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiringstudents wanting the master the jazz language. Includes access to online audio

Comprehensive Saxophone Warm-Ups
Comprehensive Saxophone Warm-Ups

Author: Nick Mainella

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-08-10

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 1619118297

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Your warm-up time is a precious thing. It can get you off to a great day of practicing or it can set you back every time you pick up your instrument. Learning the correct way to warm up will benefit every part of your playing and send you on your way to mastering the saxophone! This book is the product of the last 10 years of building my warm-up routine and will teach you my proven method guaranteed to improve your playing by leaps and bounds. The exercises in this book are designed specifically for the range of the saxophone and address some of the most common problems that people who play this instrument run into. The main areas of study in this method are: 1. Sound Concepts 2. Scales & Arpeggios 3. Working with a Metronome 4. How to Structure Your Time A good day starts off on the right foot and a good practice session starts off with a quality warm-up. Treat your warm-up time with the care and precision that a brass player or drummer does, and turn a repetitive routine into a new one which challenges you every day. Contained Inside: Sound Concepts • Articulation Patterns • Full Range Major and Harmonic Minor Scales • Full Range Major and Harmonic Minor Thirds • Full Range Major and Minor Arpeggios • Staggered Major and Minor Arpeggios • Major and Minor Seconds • Full Range Chromatic Scale Exercises • Combining Keys with Both Scales and Arpeggios • Full Range Major and Harmonic Minor Fourths and Wider Intervals

Essential Jazz Lines: The Style of Charlie Parker, Guitar Edition
Essential Jazz Lines: The Style of Charlie Parker, Guitar Edition

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-12-04

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1610657926

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Charlie Parker was arguably one of the most influential jazz musicians to have ever lived. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Charlie's style, grouped by their application in a given harmonic content. Students will learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. to facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys, each section of the book has a chordal play-along that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in the Charlie Parker style will also be discussed with examples provided. This will help musicians analyze each of the ideas presented, further ensuring their mastery.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass - Guitar Edition
Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Joe Pass - Guitar Edition

Author: Corey Christiansen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-01-05

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1610657799

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Presents hundreds of improvised melodic lines played by Joe Pass. Each of the melodic lines are grouped in the harmonic situation in which they were originally played (i.e. all minor lines are presented together and all dominant seventh lines are presented together, etc). the companion play along CD has a live rhythm section playing single chord vamps as well as vamps covering all twelve keys for each harmonic situation. an etude over the changes to Satin Doll shows how to apply the various lines and create improvised solos.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.

How to Listen to Jazz
How to Listen to Jazz

Author: Ted Gioia

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2016-05-17

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 0465097774

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A "radiantly accomplished" music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz (Wall Street Journal) In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand and better appreciate America's greatest contribution to music. "Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees." -- Economist