Exercises for Developing Jazz Improvisation

This method book covers some improvisation techniques to help the developing jazz player expand their jazz skills. It can be broken down into 3 sections:



Introducing Bebop Scales

This section introduces you to the 3 main bebop scales relating to major, minor and dominant 7th chords. It relates each scale to chord tones, moves melodic shapes through each scale type as well as giving you a few sample ?licks? to get started. There are also 2 written sample solos using these techniques with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the practice exercises and sample solos.

Pentatonic Scales

This section explores 5 pentatonic scale types - major, b6, b3, minor and b4. There are 4 basic patterns which are then adapted for each scale type along with a list of suggested scale/chord applications. There are also 2 written sample solos using these techniques with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the practice exercises and sample solos. .

Approach Notes and Enclosure

This section covers 2 note, 3 note and 4 note approach notes and enclosures. Each note grouping is written in all 12 keys ready to practice around the circle of 5ths. There are also 2 written sample solos using these techniques with audio demonstration and backing tracks to accompany the practice exercises and sample solos.

Although originally created for sax students, the book has now been adapted for all instruments and is available for C, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef instruments.

Solo Harp or Piano, provided in the key of C and the key of Eb (both keys); intermediate level; arranged by Angi Bemiss of Simply the Harp

O lieb so lang du lieben kannst (English: O love as long as you can love) is possibly Franz Liszt's most famous song, on which the composer later based his even more famous Liebestraum n�3 in A-flat major. A vocal challenge, but of great beauty and emotion.

A detailed IPA transcription (with German diction pointers) and a translation are included.
Also available in other keys.

"6 Easy Dixieland Tunes" for Eb Alto Saxophone and Piano, great ideas for beginners/intermediate, comfortable range and key (complete parts). Contents: 1. Down By The Riverside ? trad. (*key Eb) 2. Joshua Fight The Battle of Jerico ? trad. (*key C min.) 3. Just A Closer Walk With Thee ? trad. (*key Ab) 4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - trad. (*key F) 5. Washington and Lee Swing ? Mark W. Sheafe and Thornton W. Allen. (*key Bb) 6. When The Saints Go Marching In - trad. (*key Eb). * Concert key.

Digital Pack includes:

1. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Conductor Score (Full Score)
2. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Alto Sax 1
3. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Alto Sax 2
4. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Tenor Sax 1
5. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Tenor Sax 2
6. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Baritone Sax
7. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trumpet 1
8. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trumpet 2
9. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trumpet 3
10. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trumpet 4
11. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trombone 1
12. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trombone 2
13. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trombone 3
14. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Trombone 4
15. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Guitar
16. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Piano
17. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Bass
18. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Drums
19. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Aux Percussion
20. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Bb Clarinet 1
21. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Bb Clarinet 2
22. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - F Horn
23. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Tuba
24. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Flute
25. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - C Solo Sheet
26. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Bb Solo Sheet
27. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Eb Solo Sheet
28. I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - Bass Clef Solo Sheet

Solo transcription with accurate rhythmic and melodic notation written in original key

In this arrangement, I combined a duet version into a solo version

optional guitar chord chart included