This book is great for keyboardists who have learned the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. It introduces the modes of the major scale, chord extensions, making the changes, using chromatic and guide tones, chord substitution, 'rhythm changes,' the blues, altered dominant chords, and more. Continuing the format of Beginning Jazz Keyboard, new concepts are accompanied by etudes and songs for practice. Packed with harmony and improvisation ideas, Intermediate Jazz Keyboard is essential for any serious student of jazz keyboard. Companion MP3 audio demonstration tracks are included and can be streamed online or downloaded. / Clavier

The Blues Scale For Guitar by Andrew D. Gordon is an invaluable guide to the blues scale, explaining how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music.Both the Blues scale and relative minor Blues scale are explained in detail, and how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style (the relative minor Blues scale is generally not used in minor keys) is discussed. Each of the 20 grooves in this book contains over 150 patterns in total, using notes solely from the blues scale. Each of the 20 grooves utilizes a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music. The patterns generally start off fairly simply and become more complex as the groove progresses.The audio files contain recordings of all the blues patterns that are notated in the book, recorded along with a rhythm section of Piano, Organ, Guitar, Bass and Drums and, on certain grooves, Percussion. Also included are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long MP3 files of all 20 grooves, enabling you to practice playing the blues patterns or creating your own for an extended period of time. MIDI files are also available. / Guitare

This method by Tim Kliphuis is the first book to teach Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you ever listened to Stephane Grappellis' solos thinking 'I wish I could do that, but it is way over my head'' Here is the answer. Simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations, which you can try out with the swinging Guitar-Bass play-along downloadable audio rhythm section. Then, prepare to tackle six classic Stephane Grappelli solos, annotated and analyzed for your understanding. To grasp the finesses of sound and timing, there are many sample licks and solos by Tim Kliphuis on the online audio as well. It is assumed the student reads music and has a basic command of the instrument. First method ever for learning Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Theory and stylistic lessons lead up to improvisation in authentic Gypsy Jazz style. Six classic Grappelli solos fully analyzed for study and understanding. Playalong rhythm section as well as Violin licks and sample solos. Audio available for download online.

From best-selling author, John O'Neill, The Saxophone Method is a complete course for the beginner to intermediate saxophonist. Start by mastering the essential foundation techniques of breathing, embouchure, tone production, and tonguing required to be a great player in any style. With a wide range of tunes from all over the world you will be exposed to a great variety of musical styles to motivate and inspire.The mp3 backing tracks, available as free downloads, feature top professional musicians and will give you the feeling of playing in a great band from the very beginning.The Saxophone Method is supplemented by two Repertoire Books to give you even more music to practice and enjoy, and perfectly complements the Jazz Method for Saxophone. By the end of the method you will be able to:understand the fundamentals of good playing techniquehave explored the full range of the instrumentbe familiar with the most common rhythmshave a solid grounding in music theoryhave the confidence to play with a real band in many different styles / Alto Saxophone

Par POCHON DANIEL POX. Le Jazz n?a pas oublié d?où il venait... notamment du Blues. Que ce soit en accompagnement ou en solo, le Jazz s?appuie en effet fréquemment sur le Blues en le ?jazzifiant?. à la base de très nombreux standards (Billie?s Bounce, Footprints, Blues for Alice...), le Blues/Jazz est ainsi un passage obligé, que ce soit en tant que jazzman, ou en tant que bluesman désireux d?élargir son panel harmonique et mélodique de jeu. Outre le plaisir évident que vous aurez à jouer les 25 accompagnements et 25 solos (correspondants) proposés ici, ce sera aussi l?occasion pour vous de découvrir et de travailler tous les aspects qui contribuent à ?faire le style?. Pour cela, et même si cette méthode s?appuie avant tout sur la pratique, un chapitre préliminaire vous renseignera sur les caractéristiques du Blues/Jazz, tout en illustrant ses propos avec les 25 accompagnements et 25 solos de la méthode, eux-mêmes inspirés des plus grands standards du style, et des plus grands guitaristes qui les ont portés au fil des décennies. Sur les enregistrements joints à la méthode, vous trouverez aussi bien des fichiers audios que vidéos. Les vidéos (mp4) présentent en images toutes les parties de guitare, telles qu?elles doivent être jouées, et ce sur leur playback, afin de vous aider dans leur mise en place rythmique. Les enregistrements audios (mp3), pour leur part, proposent les playbacks correspondant à chaque partie de guitare. Vous pourrez donc y jouer à votre tour la partie manquante, ou en profiter pour développer librement vos propres idées dans le style. Chaque enregistrement (audio ou vidéo) est proposé au tempo indiqué sur la partition, mais aussi à un tempo plus lent, permettant un travail plus progressif. Soit plus de 10 heures de musique enregistrée à votre disposition ! / Date parution : 2024-01-12/ Recueil / Guitare

Technique - Style - Improvisation. Par O'NEILL JOHN. Since it was first published in 1992, The Jazz Method for Saxophone has guided thousands of beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including pieces by contemporary composers. Based on the tried and tested format of the original method (with step-by-step guidance and a number of pieces specially written for this series), the revised edition is packed with updated content. It also comes complete with exciting new tunes, re-recorded audio tracks and over 2 hours of demo tracks available as free MP3 downloads. Now there is also a greater emphasis on the development of improvisational and listening skills. Thanks to additional suggestions for listening and reading as well as an appendix with all chord sequences for the 'live' accompaniment of the melodies, the 'Jazz Methods' are ideal for both pupils studying by themselves and for pupils learning with a teacher. '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) / Date parution : 2024-01-26/ Méthode / Saxophone

10 Original Songs in Jazz, Latin & Swing. Par ELINGS RIK. Moments of Swing vous fait swinguer sur différents styles ! Les dix titres, basés sur les grilles d’accords de standards du jazz, vous permettront de mieux comprendre la façon dont les jazzmen improvisent. Les enregistrements de toutes les pièces sont disponibles en ligne au format MP3. Moments of Swing apporte un regard nouveau sur le jazz ! / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto ou Ténor

Par HESSLER CLAUS. A new, comprehensive 224-page publication by the open-handed playing specialist, Claus Hessler! Here you can find everything a contemporary drummer needs to be able to play today. Claus teaches you new rhythmic skills that facilitate greater security and musical freedom. Whether you play rock, pop, funk, Latin, jazz, Afro-Cuban, or second-line music, the high-quality MP3 CD enables you to practice every exercise in every style in three different tempos. Each groove, style and tempo, using dynamics from very soft to very loud, are practiced in a daily routine, and through this technique, the player's response to the rhythmic grooves and patterns becomes automatic, allowing greater concentration on the musical aspects of modern drumming. Constant and ritualized practice will not only advance your skills at the drumset and help develop key competencies like endurance, discipline, structured thinking, and ear-training, but will give you the space and time to develop your own musical personality as well. Practice routine formulas and drumset applications using straight eighth/sixteenth notes and triplet-based rhythms for: * Basic Independence * Accents * Single Strokes * Double Strokes * Inverted Doubles * Buzz Rolls * Flams * Syncopation Concepts * Various Ostinato Patterns * Three-Note Groupings * Five-NoteGroupings. / Methods and Tutors / Etude / Batterie