Essential Scale Studies
For Improvisation
by Tony Dagradi
This book of 205 jazz exercises for all
instruments builds solid technical skills in
players at all experience levels. $18.00,
#20655
Exploring The Trumpets
Upper Register
by Jay Zorn
A systematic method for mastering the
upper register, with text and exercises plus
a detailed fingering chart. Endorsed by Doc
Severinsen! $10.50, #21070
Inside The Score
by Rayburn Wright
An acclaimed text that reveals the writing
secrets of Thad Jones, Sammy Nestico
and Bob Brookmeyer! A detailed
examination of 8 of their best charts ana-
lyzes voicings, melodic construction, form, orchestration,
textures, etc. Interviews with the composers are also in-
cluded in which they discuss their approaches to writing.
A CD recording of all 8 charts is a great study aid.
$44.00, #20870
Jazz Improvisation:
The Goal-Note Method
by Shelly Berg
This text with CD for a 2-4
semester improvisation course focuses on
structural and harmonic concepts rather
than scale-derived melodies. Based on the premise that
successful improvisation comes when consonant tones
are surrounded with a characteristic jazz formula.
$60.00, #20855
The Jazz Educator’s
Handbook
by Jeff Jarvis & Doug Beach
The most comprehensive, how-to hand-
book for jazz educators ever published!
Featuring easy-to-understand text, loads of
notated and recorded examples, photos, 2 CD’s and
unique illustrations by Steve Wiest, this book provides
inexperienced and seasoned teachers alike with tons of
practical information. $48.00, #20825
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Relaxed Hand
Technique
by Roy Burns
edited by Murray Houllif
Based on the drum set artistry
of Roy Burns, this book is chocked full of exercises and
practice techniques to help drummers achieve a more
relaxed technique that can be applied to all drumming
styles. With this technique comes increased speed,
power, endurance and finesse. It is suitable for drum-
mers in the early learning stages as well as experienced
performers who want to fine-tune their playing skills. A
CD featuring four amazing extended drum set solos per-
formed by Roy clearly demonstrates what diligent prac-
tice of these techniques can achieve. $22.95, #21188
Sing It First
by Wycliffe Gordon
edited by Alan Raph
This book presents the
concepts that jazz trombonist Wycliffe
Gordon has used to develop his own play-
ing. Singing the music before playing it is the key to his
success, and this book will show you how to do it!
$17.95, #21192
Solo Secrets
by Roy Burns
edited by Murray Houllif
Based on the drum set artistry of Roy
Burns, this fantastic book will improve the
drummer’s left hand technique, bass drum
control, hand-to-hand coordination, overall speed and
rhythmic creativity in any playing style or idiom. Solo and
fill-in playing skills are enhanced through use of the en-
tire drum set. A DVD featuring Roy Burns’ amazing final
clinic in 1989 is included. $17.95, #21194
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