Jazz Band

Better Saxophone Sounds, Classical and Jazz: Advanced Techniques for Beginners and Fundamental Techniques for Professionals – Part 2

To read part 1, click HERE. Part 2: Exercises to Shape the Sound Gaining control of all the variables in…
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Part 1: What makes the sound? The factors that determine sound quality can be grouped into three categories. In order…
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For many, learning to play jazz can be daunting, much less trying to teach it. Students know what good jazz…
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Call and Response – First Steps to Improvisation The National Core Arts Standards, adopted in 2014, feature four categories for…
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The secret to improving your big band is by focusing on the rhythm section. They are the red carpet upon…
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Most young jazz bands can do an excellent job learning the notes and rhythms of a tune, but something keeps…
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