This setting of George Bernard's Classic Hymn, "Old Rugged Cross," for Clarinet quartet/choir takes a completely new approach harmonically in this arrangement. While the famous melody in the 1st clarinet has a few added embellishments, the rest of the ensemble joins with tighter jazz-influenced harmony.

A reflective approach to this piece of music would be extremely rewarding in a worship setting when used either as an offertory or as a lead-in to a music set. While none of the individual parts are particularly challenging, it will still be an exercise in balanced small ensemble playing.

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.

Clarinet Quartet Arrangement of the Jazz Walz Classic from Sammy Fain. This is an ideal exercise piece for your students and brings a big recognition on every graduation-concert, school party or at any music event. We can deliver more parts or adapt the tune on your requirements. This tune is a "must have studied" for any music students, clarinet player, school ensembles, jazz ensembles. Parts of the arrangement: Clarinet 1 till 3, Bass Clarinet. Enjoy! please feel free and write us a feedback on baubox@gmx.net.

Clarinet Quartet Arrangement of the Swing Classic from Duke Ellington. This is an ideal exercise piece for your students and brings a big recognition on every graduation-concert, school party or at any music event. We can deliver more parts or adapt the tune on your requirements. This tune is a "must have studied" for any music students, clarinet player, school ensembles, jazz ensembles. Parts of the arrangement: Clarinet 1 till 3, Bass Clarinet. Enjoy!