First Place for Jazz includes 12 tunes that can be played by a jazz ensemble. They are scored for big band, at the Grade 1-2 level, so they are easy for young players. All tunes are also presented in lead sheet format, allowing them to be played in combo settings. The charts are written in a variety of styles, and allow students to apply the techniques they learn in the Rhythm Section Spotlights, Rhythm Sectionals, and Jazz Starters.
The Big Four Scales: Major, Mixolydian, Dorian, Blues
When students have command of each of these scales, their improvisational world is wide open. Each tune in First Place for Jazz features an open solo section that highlights one of these scales. The first four scales are all presented beginning on concert Bb, allowing students to learn the different scales as they relate to the major scale built on the same root. The same scales are then presented on concert Eb and then concert F. By the time they have played all the way through the book, students will know all four of these commonly used jazz scales in three different keys!
Suggested Solos are also included for all tunes.
PARTS
Jazz Ensemble Wind Parts: Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone
Rhythm Section Parts; Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Auxiliary Percussion, Vibes
Supplemental Parts: Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, Baritone T.C.
The Big Four Scales: Major, Mixolydian, Dorian, Blues
When students have command of each of these scales, their improvisational world is wide open. Each tune in First Place for Jazz features an open solo section that highlights one of these scales. The first four scales are all presented beginning on concert Bb, allowing students to learn the different scales as they relate to the major scale built on the same root. The same scales are then presented on concert Eb and then concert F. By the time they have played all the way through the book, students will know all four of these commonly used jazz scales in three different keys!
Suggested Solos are also included for all tunes.
PARTS
Jazz Ensemble Wind Parts: Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone
Rhythm Section Parts; Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Auxiliary Percussion, Vibes
Supplemental Parts: Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, Baritone T.C.
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CONCERT KEY AND SOLO SCALE
Bb Major Bb Mixolydian Bb Dorian Bb Blues Eb Major Eb Mixolydian Eb Dorian Eb Blues F Major F Mixolydian F Dorian F Blues |
STYLE
Rock Latin (Bossa) Swing Rock Latin (Bossa) Swing Rock Latin (Salsa) Swing Rock Latin (Bossa) Swing |