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Composing for the Jazz Orchestra.

by William Russo

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ISBN13: 9780226732091
ISBN10: 0226732096
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"Although it will be of primary interest to those who are engaged in composition themselves, [this] book is also recommended for readers who may wish to gain further insight into just what makes jazz composition so different from traditional approaches."Malcolm Bessom, The Music Magazine

Synopsis:

This text, the first of its kind, deals with some of the problems to be faced. It discusses the new trend of musical thought that jazz has brought about--the new combinations of instruments, a different harmonic and melodic language, a new and an intriguing approach to ensemble writing.

Table of Contents

1. Alphabetical Chord Symbols

2. The Six Types of Chords

3. Elaboration of the Six Types of Chords

4. Basic Harmonic Considerations

5. The Ranges of the Instruments

6. Voicing

7. Close Position Voicing (I)

8. Close Position Voicing (II)

9. Close Position Voicing (III)

10. Open Position Voicing (I)

11. Open Position Voicing (II)

12. Open Position Voicing (III)

13. Non-Chordal Tones

14. Harmonization of Non-Chordal Tones (I)

15. Harmonization of Non-Chordal Tones (II)

16. The Thickened Line

17. The Widened Line

18. Percussion

19. The Double Bass

20. The Guitar

21. The Piano

22. A Preliminary View of the Ensemble

23. The Basic Ensemble Method

24. The Four-Tone Ensemble Method

25. The Percussive Ensemble Method

26. Brass Mutes

27. The Background

28. The Planning of Orchestration

29. Combinations of Instruments

30. Identities

31. Chords Derived from Scales

32. The Progression of Chords Derived from Scales

33. Mixed Voicing

34. Mixed Ensembles

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ISBN:
9780226732091
Author:
Russo, William
Publisher:
University of Chicago Press
Location:
Chicago :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Music
Subject:
Jazz
Subject:
Composition
Subject:
Composition (music)
Subject:
Basic techniques
Subject:
General Performing Arts
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Jazz
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Paper Text
Publication Date:
September 1973
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
9.11x6.02x.26 in. .32 lbs.

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