Developing Musicianship through Improvisation, Book 2 - F Instruments edition

Composer(s): Christopher D. Azzara; Richard F. Grunow 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) Publisher:    GIA Music ED Series:    Developing Musicianship through Improvisation Difficulty Level:    0 Language:    English Number of Pages:    68 Item No:    G-7897 Prices and product availability are subject to change without notice.