Dr. Scott Fredrickson: Scat Singing Method - Beginning Vocal Improvisation

Scat Blues Railroad Rock Shuffle The Deck When The Saints Get Down Swingin' at the Riverside New Bossa Take The Alternate "A" Train Syncopated Samba

If you have ever wanted to learn to scat, try this book! Dr. Scott Fredrickson presents the basics of vocal improvisation in his book Scat Singing Method. This detailed book and two accompanying CDs include step by step instructions and exercises on how to use syllables, melody and rhythm for jazz singing. At the end of the method are eight arrangements for voices (solo with back up), piano, bass and drums. This book is great for individuals as well as the classroom. This new approach is based on the technique of theme and variation. By using the elements of vocal improvisation: syllables, melody, and rhythm, and applying the techniques, musical objectives can be met and instant success achieved.

6016 BOOK &2 CDs $29.95

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Bob Stoloff: Scat! Vocal Improvisation Techniques

Rhythmic Considerations Melodic Considerations Melodic Solos Vocal Bass Lines Vocal Drum Articulations Solo A Cappella Technique Sing Along Patterns Vocal Drum Grooves

Bob Stoloff is an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music. This book is a comprehensive how-to on vocal jazz scat technique. Beginning with an introduction to the history of scat and its evolution, it contains a virtual library of scales and exercises. Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic concepts, including modes, are discussed, with recommended methods for practice given. Also, vocal bass and percussion routines are explained. The accompanying CD allows the student to listen to examples, and then work on the exercises with rhythm-section accompaniment. "Scat!" is an intensive program, based upon application, not dry theory. Fundamental sight-reading ability is required to do the exercises. This book is an excellent resource for the jazz vocalist seeking to develop their style.

5321 BOOK & CD $24.98

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Jim Snidero: Jazz Conception for Scat Vocals

Jazz Conception is a method which includes scat singing, jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation that helps singers at all levels to learn the language of jazz! This book/CD set features 21 solo etudes based on standard chord progressions and blues, demonstrated by Amy London, accompanied by one of todays finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. See and hear how the solist phrases and articulates, sing along with or without the vocalist on the CD and learn the language of jazz first-hand. Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult. Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved. Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality. The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each.

6068 BOOK & CD $17.95

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Introduction But Not For Me Dancing On The Ceiling Do It The Hard Way Everything Happens To Me It Could Happen To You Just Friends You Make Me Feel So Young This Is Always

Eight famous scat solos over standards, transcribed and notated with the original verbal syllables over each note. These vocal solos are wonderful pieces to use for the study of phrasing, scat vocabulary, and be-bop lines.

9157 BOOK $14.95

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Rhiannon: Flight

Taste of Music Everything Is Breath Long Tones Major Ascending / Minor Descending Soul Song Call and Response Alphabet Personal Language Transformations Pattern Duets Jazz Vamp Taste of Music The Bottom Shape Shifting Vuelo The Circle

Rhiannon, a founding member of a cappella ensembles Voicestra (with Bobby McFerrin), SoVoSo, and Alive, has compiled this 2-disc educational vehicle for enhancement of vocal improvisation, breathing technique, lyrical visualization, and blending for common pitch, tone, volume and texture. It is a fantastic vessel for establishing a sense of musical freedom and instinct while also allowing for exploration within one's own unique style. Rhiannon uses meditation techniques to intensify relaxation in effort of releasing inhibitions. The exercises are intended to expand creativity with courage, teaching the singer the need to explore and stretch all realms and limits of individual ability without the fear of failure. Rhiannon's mission is based on the theory that music is the greatest outlet for self-expression, transformation and healing that will ultimately enrich the natural experience of life.

5451 2 CD SET $24.98

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This book in the Ramon Ricker Jazz Improvization Series is for the Advanced singer. The interval of a fourth is an integral part of jazz Improvisation and the sixty pages of reading and exercises will give the musician a good understanding of the interval's uses. The serious student should use this book as a supplement to aid and expand his harmonic and melodic vocabulary. When fourths mare mastered, They can ce applied directly to jazz improvisation and ultimately increase musicianship.

6331 BOOK $12.95

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Approaching the Standards for Jazz Vocalists is an innovative, user-friendly approach to vocal jazz improvisation. Designed for the individual or group and male or female vocalists, this book and sing-along CD contains ten classic jazz songs selected from and correlated to Approaching the Standards Volumes 1, 2 and 3. Included are the same essential features as the instrumental books: CD demo, clearly written improvisation examples, jazz vocabulary, transcription opportunities, informative composer insight and a useful discography. Whether beginning their studies or improving their vocal jazz skills, all serious singers must have this book!

6340 BOOK AND CD $17.95

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Arnie Berle: Improvisation for the Contemporary Musician

Three Steps to Improvisation Step One: Changing Note Values Improvising on the Great Standards Step Two: Adding Notes to a Melody Approach Notes C Scale with Approach Notes Points to Remember Two Additional Approach Notes Half-Step Upper Approach Note The Whole-Step Lower Approach Note Passing Tones Diatonic Passing Tones Chromatic Passing Tones Step Three: How to Use Chord Tones How to Form the Basic Chords Points to Remember Appendix: Approach Tones in the Major Scale Appendix: Chord Studies

Using some of America's best-loved standards as vehicles for improvisation, Arnie Berle guides today's musician through a step-by-step course in the art of spontaneous creativity. The seemingly magical world of improvisation is explained and broken down into three easy concepts. At every step of the way, Arnie clearly explains and analyzes the challengers provided by each tune. This unique approach covers everything from the manipulation of melody and rhythm to the implementation of chord tones and approach notes. Includes a special section on developing technical facility.

6168 BOOK $17.95

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Dr Gloria Cooper & Don Sickler: Jazz Phrasing - A Workshop For The Jazz Vocalist

Specific Rhythm Phrasing Interpreting Eighth Notes Specific Rhythm Figures Open Phrasing Exploring Different Musical Environments Ballads Working on a Complete Arrangement About the Solo Section What Have We Learned About Jazz Phrasing? Vocal and Instrumental Discography|

Jazz Phrasing is a perfect workbook for all jazz vocalists. It covers: Specific Rhythm Phrasing – interpreting 8th notes, specific rhythm figures; Open Phrasing – exploring tempos and styles, working with ballads; Tips on Performance – choosing a tempo and counting off, telling the song's story, working with your ensemble; and more. The accompanying CD lets you: compare transcriptions to recorded examples, listen to vocal and instrumental examples, sing along with the rhythm section, create backgrounds and analyze arrangements.

6043 BOOK & CD $16.95

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