Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Book 2 - Bass
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Book 2 is an excellent continuation of Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble and is targeted to students with three or more years of playing experience. Book 2 features a wide variety of jazz instruction and performance material that can be used in a full band setting or for individual instruction. Book 2 features daily warm-ups and workouts, followed by several lessons covering specific jazz styles and improvisation. Each book includes access to online full performance recordings and accompaniment tracks, allowing students to hear and play along with great examples of jazz playing.
Highlights of Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Book 2:
• Review of concepts learned in Book 1
• Warm-ups and workouts to begin each lesson or rehearsal
• Lessons cover a variety of jazz styles and improvisation concepts
• Online access is available for all exercises and performance pieces
• Nine full jazz ensemble pieces are included, along with sample solos
• Provides historical information about jazz and important jazz musicians
Author | Steinel, Mike |