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JAZZ SAXOPHONE ETUDES

For Alto and Tenor
Greg Fishman
JAZZ SAXOPHONE ETUDES
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Edition: Paperback Book and 2-CD Package, Saxophone

Description: 47 Pages

This book of etudes was created to fill a gap in the musical resources available to all aspiring jazz musicians. Its purpose is to demonstrate the concepts of soloing to those students who know their chords and scales, but aren't quite ready to tackle the transcriptions of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Stan Getz, Michael Brecker, etc.

This book features eleven etudes that will be enjoyable to play, yet will present some technical challenges. However, the technical benefits are secondary to the primary purpose of the etudes to play through the chord changes in a musical manner while clearly expressing the song's harmonic structure.

The etudes are based on familiar chord progressions, including the blues, rhythm changes, and a variety of common 'standard' 32-bar songs.

Each etude demonstrates the use of:

  • Theme and development, including use of sequence.
  • Syntax- the order in which musical events occur.
  • Voice-leading- the smooth connection of chords by moving no more than a whole step.
  • Phrasing- a wide variety of starting and ending points.
  • Eighth-note lines- the use of long streams of eighth notes, sometimes in the 'change-running' style.
  • Idiomatic Construction- these etudes were written for saxophone, and use patterns, scales and intervals common to the jazz saxophone lexicon.
  • Chord Changes- try to hear the chords in your head while playing these lines.

    Use this book as a part of your complete practice regimen, one which should always include long tones, scales, chords, sight-reading, learning tunes, ear-training, transcription, composition, jazz piano voicings, as well as playing licks and tunes in all twelve keys.

    Reviews:
    "This is one of the most concise and easy to digest collection of solos over standard tune chord changes that I have seen. All the elements of good voice leading, passing notes and common scale usage are here. Very enjoyable!!"
    Dave Liebman

    "THIS IS REALLY A GREAT BOOK!!!! A powerful sight reading, ear training, swinging, improvising jazz tool. Perfect for the student of jazz. Wish I had it when I was growing up. Glad I have it now."
    Michael Brecker

    "I wish I had material like this when I was coming up. These etudes are little masterpieces. There is such a wealth of material to learn from here. Great line construction and great conceptual ideas. Having the rhythm section continue after the etude is a great idea! I will be using these with virtually all my students from now on. Greg Fishman has done a terrific job of putting this book together, and the play-along rhythm section is first class!"
    Mark Colby, Depaul University, Elmhurst College

    "A great new addition to any practice routine for students and professionals alike. Improves rhythm accuracy, flexibility,sight reading skills and strength in all registers and styles. . . and it's fun! Every saxophone player should be practicing these."
    Tim Price

    "Your etude book is very well done. I've been using it to teach phrasing."
    Bob Sheppard

    Book includes 12 etudes and 2 CDs--an alto sax and tenor sax version, with each etude played by Greg Fishman, plus extra rhythm section tracks for extended blowing. Also includes: theory and analysis, detailed practice guide for intermediate, advanced and pro-level players.

    Note: Volumes 2 and 3 also available, catalog numbers JSE2 and JSE3.

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