Excellence In Jazz Pedagogy: Jazz Theory
by Dean Sorenson
Concert Band Methods - Sheet Music

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Composed by Dean Sorenson. Band method. Excellence In Jazz Pedagogy. Accessories, Extra, Jazz, Reference, Text. Music book. 84 pages. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #W81. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.W81).

ISBN 9780849770289. 6 x 9 inches.

Excellence in Jazz Pedagogy, Volume 3 focuses on fundamental jazz theory concepts and practical applications for both performance and teaching situations. Understanding the unique elements of jazz theory is particularly important to any jazz ensemble director, especially those working with younger or more inexperienced players. It is valuable knowledge to have when interpreting scores, working with the rhythm section, and helping soloists with improvisation. Theoretical understanding is even more critical for those wishing to compose or arrange for any type of jazz ensemble—large or small.

Topics in this volume include: chord construction, notation, and voicing polychords chord extensions and alterations modes of the major scale modes of the melodic minor scale non-modal scales chord/scale relationships  tonal harmony substitute chords modal harmony common song forms  practical applications of jazz theory to improvisation and rhythm section performance Included online are recordings of the many musical examples, interpreted and annotated by the author. Using these recordings will greatly increase comprehension of the information in the text. Each chapter concludes with study questions to help you and your students apply and assess learning.