Odd-meter Etudes for Tenor Sax
Author | : Russell Haight |
Publisher | : Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 2019-08-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1513463950 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781513463957 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Download or read book Odd-meter Etudes for Tenor Sax written by Russell Haight and published by Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced tenor sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time ingredient, along with completely original melodies and improv lines, converts what would be mere academic etudes to a delightful jazz listening and playing experience.If you want to improve your fluency in reading, performing, and improvising in odd time signatures, this is the book for you! A generous number of preparatory exercises gradually introduce the student to not only reading music, but also "hearing how phrases land within a measure" of odd time.Play-along audio tracks featuring a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) minus the sax track allow you to play as the soloist. Includes access to online audio.