Jazz Alto Sax Level/Grade 2 Tunes/Part & Score & CD (ABRSM Exam Pieces) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860963056 ISBN 13: 9781860963056

Publisher: ABRSM, 2003

Synopsis

Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Introduces an approach that encourages playing by ear. Contains sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started and background information including suggestions for further listening. Includes a written-out piano score and a CD featuring playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians.

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Review:

An attractive and accessible menu of performance pieces. The sound and playing on the CDs is impeccable ... Excellent. (Jazz Review)

Well laid out and written in a pleasing style. (Music Teacher)

Synopsis:

This work features: 15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today; Arrangements by jazz arrangers carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike; An approach that encourages playing by ear; 'Minus-one' rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians; Written-out piano score; Sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started; Background information including suggestions for further listening. Accessible, motivational and reflecting the highest musical standards,"Jazz Alto Sax Tunes" will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABRSM
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1860963056
• ISBN 13: 9781860963056
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72