CR30.5
Demonstrate knowledge of, and personal implementation of, the skills, techniques and attitudes necessary for successful ensemble performance.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Know the functions of all the sections within the student's ensemble by demonstrating the ability to perform those specific tasks that are particular to the instrument that the student plays in the ensemble (e.g., comping for guitar and piano, walking lines for the bass, solo chairs in the horns, and position in a section).

(b)

Individually attend to melodic phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, and articulation in the preparation and performance of jazz.

(c)

Play in tune with good balance and tone and know the intonation tendencies of the student's instrument.

(d)

Demonstrate leadership as a performer by offering help, ideas, and guidance to other performers during rehearsal/practice.

(e)

Demonstrate a `professional' attitude towards conduct, focus, and communication skills in rehearsal, preparation of materials, and presentation of products.

(f)

Show respect for the personal work of self and others through appropriate critique.

(g)

Critically examine and assess the student's own individual work and personal contributions to group projects/performances.

(h)

Be accepting of appropriate critiques from others and work towards implementing the solutions to that critique.¿

(i)

Know the value of individual practice, know how to practice, conduct an ongoing evaluation of the student's personal practice skills, and implement a plan to improve.

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R052745
The Jazz Language
A jazz musician must have an understanding of the construction of chords and scales and a ready knowledge of their applications as resources for musical expression. This book includes materials commonly used by a jazz musician and is presented in order of complexity and need. The book is not intended to be an arranging or an improvisation text, but a pedagogical reference. Each chapter concludes with study questions and exercises for the specific concept. The appendices offer additional tools.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $23.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054508
Chop-Monster 2 Jazz Language Tutor. Teacher's Score with Compact Disc
This book is a continuation of Chop-Monster 1 and covers V7-I cadence, bebop scales, iim7-V7 progression, thirds and sevenths. It can be used for teaching improvisation in a large band setting and is designed for use in 10- to 15-minute sections. New concepts are presented with the help of a "call and response" CD.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $53.50
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054504
The Art of Bop Drumming
Designed for the non-drumming jazz teacher, this resource describes jazz drumming and includes information on time playing, comping, soloing, brushes, playing in "2" and uptempo playing. Charts to assist in practising, appendices of recommended listings, a general discography and a list of books and videos are also included. The book is accompanied by a CD with specific tracks to enhance instructional parts throughout the book.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R052746
Elements of the Jazz Language for the Developing Improvisor
Together with visuals and audio examples, this professional resource describes common licks and shows how they were used by different well-known soloists and how the licks can be inserted into some common chord progressions. The accompanying CD includes solo excerpts that accompany sections of the text and 30 exercises for practising the techniques.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $37.50
Record posted/updated: December 7, 2018
R054507
Chop-Monster 1 Jazz Language Tutor. Teacher's Score with Compact Disc
This book covers major and minor chords and scales, dominant seventh blues progressions and chromatic notes. It can be used for teaching improvisation in a large band setting and is designed for use in 10 to 15 minute sections. New concepts are presented with the help of a "call and response" CD.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $39.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054444
Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms
This book is a comprehensive guide to notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, rhythm studies, counting systems, road maps and more. It can be used to work on individual or group rhythmic reading skills and can be applied to all instruments.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070129
Beginning Jazz Guitar
Beginning Jazz Guitar is the first book in a series of four books describing a step-by-step method for learning to play jazz guitar. This book includes the major scale and basic triad theory, extended chords and the modes, and a full length etude or song to go with every new concept introduced. The book is clearly organized into easily mastered segments and each chapter is divided into separate lessons. The "A" lessons cover harmonic and chordal topics and the "B" lessons cover improvisation. General information, tips on practicing are at the end (coda) of the book and the music is written in standard notation and TAB.
The accompanying CD demonstrates the examples in the book.
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $29.50
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054341
Voicings for Jazz Keyboard: A Comprehensive Approach to Contemporary Keyboard Voicings for the Performer, Arranger, Teacher, Jazz Theorist
This how-to book covers how to move between adjacent harmonies with minimal motion using good sounding state of the art voicings. This well-organized handling of common harmonic situations found in contemporary jazz provides an in-depth examination of what makes good piano players sound great. There are 15 short chapters that cover a range of materials for the jazz keyboardist. A glossary, suggested listening and a semester's syllabus for a jazz keyboard lab are included.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054446
The Jazz Piano Book
The Jazz Piano Book is a comprehensive and concise resource that summarizes musical theory and includes jazz harmony. The book covers a range of topics including 3 note voicings, scales and modes, improvisation, chords and comping. Jazz standards are cited and annotated examples are included. Many piano styles, such as stride, Bud Powell voicings, block chords and more are covered.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $35.99
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R102479
Jazz Theory to Accompany Instrumental Jazz 10, 20, 30
In this booklet, the goal is to help students learn the language of jazz. Every effort has been made to ensure that the language used here is the common language of jazz musicians. In order to converse intelligently about their music, students need to understand and to use theoretical terms correctly. Finally, effort has been made to try to describe aspects of jazz theory in more than one way, as not everyone always has the same learning style or understands things the same way.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018