Synopses & Reviews
Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.
Synopsis
(Instrumental Jazz). Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz), Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use. * Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach, using well-known songs * Improvisation made easy, starting with simple two-measure phrases * Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format * Access to online recordings of all exercises and arrangements * Seven full band arrangements * Sample solos * Jazz history and people