Developing Musicianship through Improvisation, Book 2 - F Instruments edition F Instruments by Richard F. Grunow F Instrument - Sheet Music

SKU: GI.G-7897

ISBN 9781579998325. 9 x 12 inches. English.

Learn to improvise with this state-of-the-art book and audio files! With Developing Musicianship through Improvisation, you will learn to improvise as readily as you would join in a conversation. Using the tunes in this book, you will build a vocabulary of tonal patterns, melodic phrases, rhythm patterns, and rhythm phrases you can apply to a wide range of music in classical, jazz, and folk styles. You will also read and write music, connecting your improvisation to meaningful experiences with notation. Each unit contains six components: Repertoire Patterns and Progressions Improvising Melodic Phrases Learning to Improvise: Seven Skills Reading and Writing Learning Solos Regardless of your musical background, you can play tunes and learn harmony by ear - skills at the heart of improvisation. This intuitive and engaging approach to Developing Musicianship through Improvisation is a major advancement in music teaching and learning. Christopher D. Azzara is a pianist, author, arranger, and Professor of Music Education at the Eastman School of Music. Richard F. Grunow is Professor of Music Education at the Eastman School of Music. SONGS INCLUDED: Book 1 Repertoire (MP3 Downloads): Long, Long Ago - Mary Ann - Joshua - Simple Gifts - Down by the Riverside Book 1B Repertoire (MP3 Downloads): Greensleeves - My Country 'tis of Thee - La Folia - Rule of the Octave - Seven Bach Chorales Book 2 Repertoire (MP3 Downloads): When the Saints Go Marching In - Amazing Grace - Motherless Child Book 3 Repertoire (MP3 Downloads): Blues (Saint Louis Blues and More Blues) - Transformation (Rhythm Changes) - Red Wings (Familiar Harmonic Progression).