Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble a Comprehensive Method for Jazz Style and Improvisation (GUITARE) Paperback - 2000

(Instrumental Jazz). Building Blocks of Music Are you a guitar player interested in learning jazz? Did you recently join the jazz band at school? Or maybe you're a music teacher looking for a comprehensive course to help students get started? If so, you're in the right place! Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble Guitar is an excellent place to start. This educational method book gradually introduces new concepts in a clear format, followed by effective reinforcement exercises. Designed for players with 1-2 years playing experience, but no prior jazz experience necessary!) this method features a creative approach that enhances students' understanding while making learning fun. Enable Learning & Spark Creativity The Essential Elements books are reliable resources utilized by music educators for classroom instruction and private lessons. Guitar players will develop a foundation of jazz basics with this comprehensive method for jazz style and improvisation. The EE series includes traditional workbook pages and features such as cross-curricular activities, quizzes, familiar songs, basic improvisation, and more. Learn Basic Jazz Theory Whether you're just beginning your jazz journey, or strengthening your foundational knowledge, the Essential Elements Jazz Ensemble Method books follow a practical and proven approach to learning. Concepts covered in this book include: improvisation made easy, starting with two-measure phrases; scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format; play-along tracks for every exercise included; seven full band arrangements; sample solos; information on jazz musicians; and jazz history. My EE Library Access Included This book includes a unique access code to quality demonstration and backing tracks online available for download or streaming. The accompanying online audio is enhanced with PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Playing along with the accompaniment tracks is an excellent way to hear how jazz is played. Start your jazz journey with a method you can trust!