We are all striving to be fluent in this language, and the best way to learn any language is to be constantly surrounded by native speakers. Transcription, composition and jazz piano voicings and playing licks and tunes in all twelve keys. Use this application as a part of your complete practice regimen, one which should always include playing long tones, scales and chords sight-reading learning new songs and reviewing those you already know ear-training, Idiomatic construction –– these etudes were written for saxophone, and use patterns, scales and intervals common to the jazz saxophone lexicon.Ĭhord changes –– try to hear the chords in your head while playing these etudes. Phrasing –– a wide variety of starting and ending points.Įighth-note lines –– the use of long streams of eighth-notes. Voice-leading –– the smooth connection of chords by moving no more than a whole step. Syntax –– the order in which musical events occur. Theme and development, including the use of sequence. Careful attention should be paid to the following elements used in the construction of these etudes: The etudes are based on familiar chord progressions, including blues, rhythm changes, and a variety of common “standard” 32-bar song forms.
However, the technical benefits are secondary to the primary purpose of the etudes: to be able to play through the chord changes in a musical manner while clearly expressing the song’s harmonic structure. I have written twelve jazz etudes that are enjoyable to play, yet present some technical challenges. Its purpose is to demonstrate the concepts of soloing to those students who know their chords and scales but lack the musical vocabulary to create professional-level solos. These etudes were created to fill a gap in the musical resources available to the aspiring jazz musician. This is the iPad app version of the book and play-along tracks. Jazz Saxophone Etudes was originally published as a book and play-along CD set. 6 Suggested Use of This Play-along Application.…………………. Published by Greg Fishman Jazz Studios 824 Custer Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202 Jazz Saxophone Etudes Volume 1 Table of Contents Violation of copyright is subject to all applicable laws. No part of this application may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. ISBN: 0-976 ©2005 Greg Fishman All rights reserved.
Published by Greg Fishman Jazz Studios Evanston, Illinois 60202
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