First Place for Jazz - Vibes

First Place for Jazz is a comprehensive jazz curriculum that is designed to be an introduction to playing jazz music for both students and directors. This method includes exercises and 12 original easy/intermediate level jazz ensemble pieces. The book is divided into three sections by key: Concert Bb, F, and Eb. Within each section the major, Mixolydian, Dorian, and blues scales and correlated chords of that key are introduced through a variety of exercises: Jazz Starters, Rhythm Section Spotlights, and Rhythm Sectionals. First Place for Jazz is suitable for group or individual instruction.