Odd-Meter Etudes for Alto Sax
Play-Along Book with Demonstration Recordings
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SKU: MB.30756M
Play-Along Book with Demonstration Recordings. Composed by Russell Haight. Solos, Squareback saddle stitch. Jazz. Book and online audio. 80 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30756M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30756M).ISBN 9781513463933. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced alto sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time ingredient, along with completely original melodies and improv lines, converts what would be mere academic etudes to a delightful jazz listening and playing experience.
If you want to improve your fluency in reading, performing, and improvising in odd time signatures, this is the book for you! A generous number of preparatory exercises gradually introduce the student to not only reading music, but also “hearing how phrases land within a measure” of odd time.
Play-along audio tracks featuring a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) minus the sax track allow you to play as the soloist. Includes access to online audio.
Song List (12)
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- Prepatory Exercises In 5/4
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- Prepatory Exercises In 7/4
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- Etude 1: East Meets Wes
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- Etude 2: Sleepwalking
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- Etude 3: Po' Boy Blues
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- Etude 4: Baby Steps
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- Etude 5: Tryst
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- Etude 6: Don'T Give A Hoot
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- Etude 7: Knight Music
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- Etude 8: The Bermuda Triangle
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- Etude 9: She'S All That
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- Etude 10: Trane Travel