First Book of Practical Studies for Jazz Players in Twelve Major Keys, by Rich Willey
For Attaining Mastery of Syncopated Reading, Key-Fluency, Chordal Comprehension and Making Music Out of Jazz Phrases
Description:... This book is primarily for B-flat trumpet but is easily usable by all treble clef instruments. Includes 48 downloadable play-along tracks totaling over five hours of play-along time.Using standard chord progressions, this volume takes you through all the keys by means of a series of syncopated eight-bar phrases. These twenty-four melodic phrases, specifically designed to be tricky to play, help you smooth out your jazz concept and learn to focus on making music one phrase at a time. Each eight-bar phrase spans approximately one octave to make it more easily playable in all twelve keys; however, you are welcome to play these in different octaves than written to put them in a more comfortable (or more challenging) range for you.As stated in the front matter, the goal of this book is threefold. First, it is essential for today's jazz musician to be the best reader possible. Second, today's jazz musician needs to be equally comfortable in every key; the fear of sharp keys and flat keys must be chased away. Third, today's jazz musician needs to instantly translate the written note into music. Every page and every play-along track provide tools tailored to help you become a confident, fearless jazz musician.
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