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JAZZ KEYBOARD HARMONY TEXT PHIL DeGREG Phil is currently Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where he teaches jazz theory, arranging, piano, and ensembles. He has taught for the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, (since 1982) and has recorded several outstanding jazz CD's, accomplished and comfortable in a wide range of jazz styles, ranging from mainstream to bebop to Brazilian jazz. ".. A must-have for anyone
involved in jazz piano class pedagogy." "Phil DeGreg's Jazz
Keyboard Harmony is not only a great book, it has lots of stuff I wish I
had put into my own book!" "Jazz Keyboard Harmony has
become a standard text used in colleges across the country. The book is
clear, consise, and well organized" "The most concise,
logical, and thorough book on jazz piano voicings." Satisfied Customer comments: Dear Mr DeGreg, "Your Jazz Keyboard Harmony book is fantastic. I haven't seen any other book that so thoroughly demystifes complex piano voicings and clearly points to way the practical harmony at the keyboard. Coupled with the MIDI disks, it has to be the pinnacle in the Aebersold series. Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful text." Sincerely
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JAZZ KEYBOARD HARMONY TEXT
Piano Voicing Method for
All Musicians by Phil DeGreg - Book/CD set Now a Book/CD set!! A
practical and systematic method that teaches how to practice jazz piano
voicings so that they become automatic and intuitive. The method
progresses step by step from 2-voice to 7-voice chord structures with
fourths and upper-structure triads. Each chapter presents essential
harmonic progressions written and spelled out in all keys, along with
fingerings to help non-keyboardists. Also provided are songs, written
out for both hands, which utilize the techniques and voicings just
learned. Includes comping rhythms, bass line techniques, and practice
strategies. Excellent for both classroom and individual study. Strongly
endorsed by Mark Levine, Bobby Shew, Denis Diblasio, and many others.
The included Play-a-long CD lets you practice the piano exercises in the
book with bass and drum accompaniment; you can also practice comping
along with a saxophone soloist. A demonstration piano track on one
channel, played with a stylistic comping feel, gives you an idea of how
the piano voicing exercises should sound. Book only $24.95 Midi Disk Only $7.95 Mr. DeGreg, "I just wanted to let you know that I picked up your book a few months ago and just started delving into the voicings. WOW! I am 47 yrs old and want you to know that this book is the answer to my prayers. It makes music voicings and harmony easy to understand and use. Where has this book been all my life?" - Vince Marshall For more information about Phil DeGreg |
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As an arranger/composer, Gary has worked with Maynard Ferguson, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Jose Feliciano, Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, The Florida Philharmonic, The Airmen of Note, etc. In performances, Gary has appeared as a soloist with the Florida Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic, and in pit orchestras for performances of "West Side Story," "Porgy and Bess," "The Music Man," "The King and I," "Fiddler on the Roof," and more. Gary has performed on woodwinds with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mike and Randy Brecker, Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Turrentine and many others. Gary is a recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts award and received a Grammy nomination in arranging for "Cherokee" from Arturo Sandoval's "I Remember Clifford" CD.
Professor Lindsay is Director of Studio/Jazz Writing in the
Frost School of Music at the
University of Miami where he has been teaching since 1980. Gary is currently
composing, arranging and performing with the
Miami
Saxophone Quartet as well as writing
and performing with the South Florida Jazz Orchestra.
Other arranging includes string writing for Latin pop artists including:
Jose Feliciano, Christina Aguilera, Jaci Velasquez, Raul Di Blasio and
others. ']
For more information on Gary Lindsay visit his website: l; |
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Arranging Techniques from Quartet to Big Band, presents all
the tools and techniques of jazz arranging in an efficient and comprehensive
format. This textbook, which can be studied either individually or in a
classroom environment, includes a CD (mac/pc) with sixty-one audio examples
corresponding to scores in the book and separate files of all the
assignments. Jazz theory and harmony, principles of jazz voice leading, voicing techniques, rules governing music calligraphy, chord symbol nomenclature, and jazz notation and articulation are presented in a very systematic (step by step) approach. Attention is given to the function of each instrument in the ensemble, including their range, register, transposition, dynamic capabilities, and idiomatic characteristics. Theories of balance and blend are provided with multiple recordings and scores. The most unique feature in Jazz Arranging Techniques is the way in which the many techniques are examined and applied. This book provides examples of techniques used in small and large ensembles and further explains in detail how to create voicings for four to six mixed horns (brass and reeds), five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, eight brass and full ensemble (brass and reeds combined). The over fifty scoring examples and four complete arrangements with recordings provide a wealth of material supporting the techniques examined in this text. Parts notation for rhythm-section is covered in great detail as well as methods of articulating horn lines, adjusting the balance and blend, etc..
“Gary Lindsay’s Jazz Arranging Techniques fills a very big hole in educational material on arranging. I’ll never forget the day that the light FINALLY went on for me about writing closed and drop-2 voicings as I sat in Gary’s arranging class many years ago. Gary has a knack for making ‘seemingly’ mysterious things very accessible. Leaving no stone unturned, his book covers advanced voicing techniques of all kinds going in depth on everything from upper structure triads to quartal voicings and clusters. Gary makes clear the often confusing task of notating for rhythm section. The PC/Mac CD Rom includes audio tracks of the examples and scores in the book plus PDF files of all the homework assignments. I fully expect that Jazz Arranging Techniques will become the textbook of choice in college courses on arranging and for people who wish to study on their own… I highly recommend this book. There is nothing else like it. Ten stars!
-Maria
Schneider Jazz Composer/Arranger and
Conductor
Here is just a partial list of who is using Jazz Arranging Techniques! U
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With regards to Jazz Education in the 21st century, all leading educators understand that "assessment" is the #1 area that music educators and students need to improve on. More importantly, these worksheets protect you and your program by clearly documenting to administrators that your students are learning a great deal about music (for Private Lesson programs they are a must have!). In addition, this workbook saves you and your students years of time & hassle with regards to effectively mastering music fundamentals and mastering professional "tricks of trade." (The worksheets contained in this book cover everything from theory & scales, to memorizing tunes, to conquering sight-reading, etc). $30.00
Also check out Scott's superb Big Band Arrangements here! Scott Wilson's Jazz Flashcards available here! For more information on Scott Wilson visit: |
 Craig
Buhler's “New
Ears Resolution”
ear training method is based on the “movable Do” system as
elaborated by my teacher, Alvin Learned. Al was Dean of the
legendary Westlake School of Jazz, which trained many of the leading Los
Angeles musicians of the 1950’s.By playing along with the “New Ears” CD, you learn to recognize all of the various notes in the major scale, and you become adept at finding any scale degree on your instrument in any key. The difference this makes in your playing is immediate & dramatic! You play along with the 45-minute CD a minimum of three times.
While this method is primarily designed to teach you to play by ear in all 12 major keys, many other benefits are derived from practicing with the “New Ears” CD.
Click here to purchase “New Ears Resolution” via secure link to CCNow. The full cost is only $20+$5 shipping. You will receive the complete ear training method - CD and book. When ordering, please specify:
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Craig Buhler’s Keys To Music This is a complete method for learning to play jazz on your clarinet, saxophone, or flute - from your first attempt at making a sound up to your tenth “gig.” During 8 years as a teacher working with students at all levels from beginner to advanced, I have been composing these etudes to meet the specific goals & needs of my students. From over 150 original jazz etudes, I selected the 54 compositions which have proven most beneficial in countless lessons with scores of players. Our 6-piece jazz group recorded all 54 songs onto a professionally mastered CD, spending over 40 hours in Pt. Townsend’s Synergy Sound Studios. The highly respected music educator Signe Crawford meticulously edited each chart in Finale and added extensive explanatory notes to create a 100-page book which provides you with a complete course in jazz expression - from beginner to advanced performer. Hear samples from the CD: #2. Blue
Dawn You will receive the 100-page book and the 70-minute CD. The cost is just $20+$5 shipping. Credit cards are processed over a secure link with CCNow. When ordering, please specify: C flute / Bb clarinet / Bb saxophone (tenor or soprano) / Eb saxophone (alto or baritone). |
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The Harmony Of Bill Evans
Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book. A compilation of articles – now revised and expanded – that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans, this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz • Funny Man • How Deep Is the Ocean • I Fall in Love Too Easily • I Should Care • Peri's Scope • Time Remembered • and Twelve Tone Tune. Author Jack Reilly is a pianist, composer and educator in both the jazz and classical genres. He has chaired the Jazz Studies departments of the New England Conservatory of Music, Mannes College of Music, and The New School. He is presently Jazz Piano Professor at Rowan College in New Jersey.
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Mark's is an extremely gifted keyboardist and music educator! His current projects include performing on the jazz circuit with the critically-acclaimed Mark Harrison Quintet, and on the rock circuit with the Steely Dan tribute band Doctor Wu. He is also co-writing an R&B/pop project with the Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Ron Dunbar, and scoring/sequencing music for various TV commercials and documentaries.
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Contemporary Music Theory Level One Book (296 pages) $24.95 "This is a first-class teaching text...an excellent, plainspoken introduction to understanding music". - CHRISTOPHER PORTER (JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE) In the Level One book we completely derive and explain major and minor scales, keys and key signatures, all intervals, triads & four-part chords, diatonic chords, modes, suspensions and altered chords.
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Contemporary Music Theory Level Two Book (370 pages) $24.95 "Harrison writes his lessons so clearly that you can hear the examples in your head". - CHRISTOPHER PORTER (JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE). In the Level Two book we completely derive and explain five-part chords, 'II-V-I' progressions, chord substitutions, harmonic analysis of tunes, voiceleading, 'upper structure' chords, and pentatonic/blues scales and their applications.
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Contemporary Music Theory Level Three Book (380 pages) $24.95 Level Three Compact Discs (3 CD set) $29.95 "Thorough and musical - (the Music Theory Level Three book) looks great!" - ERNIE RIDEOUT (KEYBOARD MAGAZINE) In the Level Three book we completely derive and explain the chord tones, extensions, alterations, and scale sources, for all major, minor, dominant and diminished chords. Using our 'Contemporary Shape Concept', this information is then applied to create voicings, polychords, and to harmonize melodies. All the music examples in the book are also available recorded on three compact discs. This book is a 'bible' of information for all players, writers and arrangers! For more information visit: or call 1 (800-799-4637)
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All of Mark's books are recommended by the Berklee College of Music, and endorsed by Jazz Times Magazine.
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ANTONIO J. GARCÍA is a performer, composer/arranger, producer, clinician, educator, and author in both instrumental and vocal genres. An Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, he is a past nominee for CASE U.S. Professor of the Year. García has performed as trombonist, bass trombonist, or pianist with 70 major artists including Ella Fitzgerald (50 concerts), Phil Collins (30-concert U.S./European tour), and Mel Tormé (20 concerts). A Bach/Selmer clinician/soloist avid scat-singer, he has received grants from Meet The Composer, the Thelonious Monk Institute, The Commission Project, the Council for Basic Education, and others.
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"This book is perfect for
the beginner to intermediate improviser who may be daunted by the
multitude of chord changes found in most standard material. Here is a path
through the technical chord-change jungle...." C Bass Clef Edition
Price: $19.95 |
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Cutting the
Changes cuts the chord symbols out of soloing! Improvise
over standard tunes using ONLY MAJOR SCALES! |
Also available in the following part books:
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John Novello is a celebrated composer, arranger, musical director, producer and session player. He is the author of, " The Contemporary Keyboardist"TM, "Stylistic Etudes", and the three-part video series called," The Contemporary Keyboardist", (Hal Leonard Publishing). He has worked with such artists as: Mark Isham, Chick Corea, Andy Summers, Edgar Winter, Billy Sheehan, Glenn Hughes, Dennis Chambers, Manhattan Transfer, Mr. Big, Ramsey Lewis, Donna Summer, A Taste Of Honey, Ritchie Cole, and Howard Roberts. |
John's current projects include the jazz-rock fusion group Niacin featuring legendary rock bassist Billly Sheehan and drummer Dennis Chambers. Other projects include: LunaTek—a synth/tech fusion collaboration between John Novello and the famous sound designer and film composer Alan Howarth; and the funky jazz/blues John Novello Band project. In addition to his work as an artist, John is one of the most respected jazz and contemporary keyboard instructors in the world! |
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The Contemporary Keyboardist ... is a complete and comprehensive manual for contemporary keyboard playing and over-all musicianship. A real "A to Z" reference that allows the complete beginner to start from the first chapter and work his way through to greater and greater mastery, or allows the advanced player to select those sections, or areas, he or she feels they could improve upon. Just some of things covered include: The Contemporary Keyboardist has been dubbed the "the bible of contemporary keyboard playing" by Sheet Music Magazine. Topics Covered
The Contemporary Keyboardist: (818) 506-0236 |
Endorsements The Contemporary Keyboardist is the most up-to-date, diverse and complete book on keyboard playing I've ever seen." Chick Corea, multi-Grammy winning jazz artist and composer. "I highly recommend John Novello's excellent and comprehensive discourse on keyboard playing. This book is a wonderful launching pad for beginners and advanced keyboardists alike. Even with my 30 years in the business, every time I open The Contemporary Keyboardist, I learn something too." Herbie Hancock, Grammy & Academy Award winning artist. "The revised and expanded The Contemporary Keyboardist by John Novello is probably the most thorough book ever written on the subject. I recommend it highly." Henry Mancini, multi-Grammy winning film composer & pianist. Comprehensive, 562-page method! $29.95 (800) 554-0626
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The Contemporary Keyboardist Video Series...A lot of praise has been given as well to The Contemporary Keyboardist Video Series (Volumes 1 - 3). This series presents a visual enhancement of key elements of The Contemporary Keyboardist method with author, John Novello, explaining and demonstrating in-person these concepts. The volumes are entitled:
The Contemporary Keyboardist: (818) 506-0236 |
Vol. I The Basics $29.95 (800) 554-0626 |
Stylistic Etudes...An "etude" is a short musical piece that teaches as well as entertains. John has written over 80 musical etudes, each one demonstrating and teaching a different musical style - rock, blues, gospel, country, reggae, funk, etc. etc. This will be a great tool for the musician to learn what makes up different styles of music and at the same time widen the player's understanding of them. The book consists of 86 studies that cover 17 contemporary styles - jazz, fusion, Latin, rock, pop, stride, blues, new age, modal, bebop, and many more. Each etude comes with the score complete with chord symbols, fingering, CD and MIDI Disk and exact instructions to students and teachers on how to apply them. Audio Examples
#86 Fusion - (.au file, 19 sec., 107
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$19.95 (800) 554-0626 |
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David Liebman has been featured on nearly 300 recordings, of which he has been the leader and/or co-leader on nearly 100. Well over 200 original compositions have been recorded. His artistic output has ranged from straight ahead classic jazz to chamber music; from fusion to avant garde. Liebman has published material on a variety of subjects; instructional DVDs, published chamber music, and over the years he has contributed regularly to various periodicals such as the Saxophone Journal and the International Association of Jazz Educators Journal. He is the author of several milestone books: Self Portrait Of A Jazz Artist, A Chromatic Approach To Jazz Harmony And Melody, Developing A Personal Saxophone Sound and numerous others, several of which have been translated into other languages. His teaching activities at universities and in clinic settings have taken him literally around the world as a result of his varied musical directions and expertise on several instruments, along with an ability to articulate the intricacies of the jazz language, aesthetic and technique.
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A Chromatic Approach To Jazz Harmony And Melodyby David Liebman
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Book alone - $28.95 Book/CD set only $42.95. CD alone - $14.95
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The Improviser's Guide To Transcription By Dave Liebman Transcription is a method that, enables musicians to learn and carefully examine the recorded solos of master improvisers. This videotape provides a detailed description of transcription itself, encompassing elements of ear training, notational devices, instrumental technique and musical analysis. Topics covered include the overall concepts and benefits of transcribing, saturated listening, vocalizing the solo, playing along with the recording, suggested methods of analysis, exercises to expand and individualize the material, categorizing and varying ii-V lines, and choosing a solo to work on. DVD - 90 Minutes $39.95
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Understanding Jazz Rhythm: The Concept of Swing By Dave Liebman
In jazz the concept of swing is often alluded to, but rarely described in detail. Here, noted saxophonist David Liebman discusses some basics of jazz rhythm such as phrasing eight notes and how to practice them. Also covered are subtle aspects like playing on top and on the bottom of the beat as well as metric modulation and more. DVD - 56 Minutes $29.95
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Ron Gorow has been in the music business in Hollywood for over 40 years, working in film, TV, records, live acts and publishing. He is a member of Professional Musicians Local 47, Recording Musicians Association, International Association of Jazz Educators and ASCAP. He has consolidated his experience as a composer, orchestrator, arranger, copyist, music engraver, score proofreader, musicologist and teacher to develop the techniques presented in Hearing and Writing Music. This is a must have book! |
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"A
concise and wonderfully clear book on how to notate musical
thoughts."--Herb Alpert, recording artist, producer |
"Invaluable! Written by one of the most talented men in our business
today." --Richard Carpenter,
composer, recording artist |
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Find out what makes
certain big band arrangements sound so great! Ray Wright has thoroughly
analyzed eight classic charts from the pens of Thad Jones (“Three and
One”, “Kids are Pretty People”, “Us”), Sammy Nestico (“Basie – Straight
Ahead”, “Hay Burner”) and Bob Brookmeyer (“Hello and Goodbye”, “First Love
Song”, “ABC Blues”). $44.00
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Developing improvisational skills
through solo transcription and analysis. Transcriptions are used
to develop the ears, to derive technical exercises, and for analysis to
gain understanding of the theory and techniques used to construct phrases.
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More products/info on Fred Sturm can be found here: |
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A graduate of Berklee
College of Music, Hal Galper is known as a Jazz educator all over the
world. "Unlike most jazz method books,
Hal Galper's FORWARD MOTION teaches you HOW to play, not WHAT to play.
Hal has performed an invaluable service to jazz students and jazz
educators everywhere. FORWARD MOTION is a work of genius, full of
lessons from a master which will transform your playing." |
Forward Motion ~ From Bach To Bebop!
In Hal's book, "Forward Motion" he brilliantly points out the differences between a mere theoretical approach to learning jazz...instead his book is based upon a "hands on" learning experience with the emphasis focused firmly on how to do it! Besides the excellent written out musical examples Hal offers all who buy his book entrance to 300 interactive online musical examples! Both a printed book version and e-book version are available.
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The Touring Musician: A Small-Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the RoadA clear road map
guide to musicians traveling as solo performers or band members, this
comprehensive book covers every aspect of preparing for and going on
tour. Urging musicians to take control of their career, the author
shoes how to apply sound business practices to band travel by
evaluating assets, creating an action plan, researching negotiating,
and booking venues, arranging transportation and hotels, managing
personal and tour finances, and garnering publicity. |
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One of the most comprehensive and appealing books of its kind! Packed with a wealth of information, examples, and excerpts, the book alone would be an excellent addition to anyone's library. Add in the 79-track CD that lets you hear the printed examples, and this really becomes essential! Covers virtually everything an aspiring arranger needs to know: scoring techniques for all instruments from piccolo to harp, effective arrangement forms and components, concepts of orchestration, how to use synthesizers and other electronic devices, writing for symphonic band and much more. The format is user-friendly and logical, and the strong wire binding makes the book easy to use at the keyboard. Highly recommended!
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Look Inside! View the table of contents from Constructing Melodic Jazz Improvisation and hear excerpts from the 52 track play-a-long CD.
The books are available in Concert Key, Bass Clef, E Flat, and B Flat editions. All Editions are only $24.95
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Free "Exploring Jazz Improvisation" podcasts/audio lessons here!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Developed specifically for beginner and intermediate level students, this workbook offers detailed self-guided instruction on how to create a swing feel, use swing articulations, and integrate jazz inflections into any composition. 15 original and fun jazz etudes with chord symbols are presented in multiple key signature variations. Readers are given the opportunity to gain technical fluency in different key signatures while remaining focused on creating an authentic jazz style. This workbook is ideal for ALL TREBLE CLEF INSTRUMENTS. Jazz
Style and Technique for ALL Treble Clef Instruments
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David Winkler has an excellent book
on Chord Symbols! Chord Symbols demystifies the often confusing world of chord symbol notation. In an easy, chapter-by-chapter presentation, you will learn important concepts such as:
At the end of each chapter, suggestions are offered to help you put into practice what you have learned. Reviews “It’s about time! David Winkler has
written a wonderful guide for keyboard and other rhythm section players to
use in learning to interpret chord symbols. There is so much music in the
church today that requires reading this kind of notation, and there is no
one better to write this book than David Winkler. He has the knowledge and
the experience to create a text that anyone can read and use.
Congratulations, David, on a job well done!” — Camp Kirkland,
arranger/conductor, Franklin, TN |
IF YOU ARE A COMPOSER, CONDUCTOR, OR
60 pages, comb-bound with a durable
plastic cover Reviews “David’s new Chord
Symbols book is a must-have for everyone who needs to read and interpret
chords, especially keyboard players. The book is easy to understand, yet
thorough in coverage, and combines David’s heart as a teacher and
musician. Other theory books are academically correct, but David adds
practical application, which makes it immediately usable to the player. Go
buy one for yourself, and then buy one for everyone you work with who
reads chords!” —Dennis Allen, composer/arranger, Brentwood, TN |
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For more info about David Winkler visit here!
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An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging by master arranger Don Sebesky. This beautifully bound edition contains a compact disc with examples performed by jazz greats such as George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws and Don Sebesky's complete orchestra.
$49.95
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Gary
Lindsay is an arranger/composer, performer, educator and author.
He holds degrees in music from the University of Rhode Island and the
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