Trombone Improvisation Savvy
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Finally, learn to improvise with the most complete and comprehensive book and audio collection specifically created for the trombone.
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What you will gain from this book
Trombone demands different skills from other instruments. Learn from exercises and audio files specifically focused on trombone that will help you…
Develop a better ear for jazz playing
Connecting your musical mind to your trombone is the core skill you'll develop from the book. Unique exercises and cool backing tracks will keep you improving and having fun.
Understand basic harmonic theory
Jazz theory is not necessary to improvise well but it helps to understand some of what is going on with chords and the rhythm section players.
Improvise more melodically
Improvisation is the spontaneous expression of melodic lines throughout the tune's form. Learn some rules for melodic structure and phrase rhythm so that your solos are more melodically interesting.
Gain a stronger sense of time and rhythm
Rhythm is the most important skill to master if you pay jazz. Play any note, but do it with great time and feel, and you sound good. Dive into some challenging but fun exercises that will improve your time.
Part 2: Learn standards and other tunes
Discover how to play much better over 16 tunes. The book will help you understand the tune, drill the difficult parts, and play along with backing tracks. Play along with transcribed solos from Mike Lake and famous players on tunes including: • Rhythm Changes • Bye Bye Blackbird • Hello Young Lovers • Have You Met Miss Jones • Dolphin Dance • Lament • Moment's Notice
