Let's Speak Jazz!, A Conversational Approach to Jazz Improvisation for Saxophonists

ISMN: 979-0-2063-0056-1

In this English workbook, saxophonists will find everything they want to know about sound, technique and improvisation. Drawing upon his many years of experience in the education and training of up-and-coming musicians, Martin Jacobsen provides a motivating introduction to the fascinating world of jazz improvisation for moderately advanced saxophonists.

CONTENIDO:

Introduction
Some Thoughts on Saxophone Teaching
What is Jazz Improvisation?
Chapter 1 Tone
Chapter 2 Articulation
Chapter 3 Rhythm and Time
Chapter 4 Feeling and Color
Chapter 5 Scales and Patterns
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Chapter 7 Practice
Chapter 8 Listen and Transcribe
Chapter 9 Performance
Appendix: Further Study (Jazz Methods, Etudes and Technique for the Saxophone)
An Essential Discography
Knowledge and History
Circle of Fifth
Diatonic Scales
About the Author