Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.809104 Composed by Tony Benade. Instructional,Jazz. 193 pages. Tony Benade #3503099. Published by Tony Benade (A0.809104). Jazz, The Language of Music is a comprehensive study that is presented in three parts. Each section contains the essential elements the student of jazz must know which are The Fundamentals of Jazz Theory,Common Chord Progressions of Jazz Standards and Creating Jazz Phrases. This is for the individual who is very serious about learning the art of improvising. It begins with the necessary musical theory needed to play jazz followed by the common chord progressions that would be encountered in the jazz standards. And finally, the actual process of creating jazz phrases. This method was created by a professional jazz musician who has spent over 50 years performing jazz as well as a jazz educator. This method that has been used for several decades and has produced several young students and hobbyists who have become professional musicians. It is not a quick and easy 20 minute type of study. It does require commitment and a strong desire to perform jazz like the many jazz greats of the past. There is no magic or mystery involved, just the right information presented in an easy to understand format. If your are a serious student of jazz, then this is for you.
