| ISBN 0739076140. Blues; Funk; Jazz.
 Created for a wide variety of musicians, 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues and Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and more experienced musicians. Accessible, yet with some challenges, this music was written by world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium-easy difficulty level, this book includes:
 -12 jazz, blues and funk etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures.
 -Performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation.
 -Play-along CD with a stellar rhythm section.
 -Transcription Exercise
 -Composition Exercise
 -Practice Page with scales/chords
 -All books are compatible and written so they can be performed together
 -Opportunity to study and learn these skills:
 -Melodic composition
 -Improvisation
 -Sight reading
 -Motivic development
 -Scales and chords
 -Jazz concept
 -Major and minor blues
 -Jazz waltz
 -Slow/Medium/Fast swing
 -Funky groove
 
 
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