A Guide to Jazz Composition & Arranging
Title | A Guide to Jazz Composition & Arranging PDF eBook |
Author | Jerry Coker |
Publisher | |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Arrangement (Music) |
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This book evolved from 40 years of teaching jazz composition and arranging plus 50 years of personal writing experience in the professional field. It is, therefore, a comprehensive study, covering preparatory activities, philosophical perspectives, listening lists, choice tune lists, all elements of composing melodies and chord progressions, arranging for small and large ensembles, enhanced use of rhythm sections, a sensitive approach to instrumental ranges, textural options, form, and more. Though a self-contained study, the book has the unique feature of leading the reader to other excellent books on the subject.
Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age
Title | Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Sussman |
Publisher | OUP USA |
Pages | 532 |
Release | 2012-02-23 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 0195381009 |
This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.
Listening to Jazz
Title | Listening to Jazz PDF eBook |
Author | Jerry Coker |
Publisher | Prentice Hall |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | Music |
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Instrumental Jazz Arranging
Title | Instrumental Jazz Arranging PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Tomaro |
Publisher | Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation |
Pages | 532 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781423452744 |
(Instructional). Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing, jazz harmony, compositional techniques, and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs 170 tracks in all! include many of the examples in the book, plus templates for assignments formatted for Finale .
Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age
Title | Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Sussman |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 533 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 0195380991 |
This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.
The Contemporary Arranger
Title | The Contemporary Arranger PDF eBook |
Author | Don Sebesky |
Publisher | Alfred Music Publishing |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 1975 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9780882840321 |
An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging. 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. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.
Composing for the Jazz Orchestra
Title | Composing for the Jazz Orchestra PDF eBook |
Author | William Russo |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 97 |
Release | 2015-07-31 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 022635346X |
"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