Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo Banjo - Digital Sheet Music

SKU: M0.99480BCDEB

ISBN 9781610657716. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The world of melodic jazz banjo soloing is revealed in this comprehensive method, which leads a student from basic intervals to advanced theoretical concepts and a firm foundation in jazz fundamentals. Included are over 90 exercises and examples written in both tablature fingerings and standard music notation, which show how scales and arpeggios are used and how they apply to real playing situations. Every five-string banjoist can benefit from the information contained in this breakthrough volume, whether they aspire to jazz or want to find out more about the possibilities and structure of the banjo. Starting with basic intervals, Straight-Ahead Jazz for Banjo shows the structure of all basic chord types and qualities and matches these to the scales that generate them. The book's basic concept model is to treat the five-string banjo's potential in an inclusive technical context so that the student can make use of open and fifth strings to create a smooth legato style. Each of the 90+ exercises is recorded with a metronome and progresses to 16 additional examples of original jazz phrases in a variety of keys. Topics include functional major and minor key harmony, diminished and augmented scales and how they are used, and the integration of altered scale substitutes in the art of jazz improvisation. It stresses listening and learning in a logical, structured manner with an example of a daily practice plan. The unique emphasis is on fingerings, which make the instrument work for you technically and thus open up possibilities for the development of a student's style. This long-awaited volume will surely bring new focus and perspective to any banjo style and will be a classic reference for many new generations of banjoists. Includes access to online audio.