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Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age.
This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for t...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated,
2010.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; Preface; Music Examples-Recording Credits; Companion Website Audio Examples: Track List; How to Use This Book and the Companion Website; SECTION ONE: OVERVIEW AND BASIC INFORMATION; 1 Introduction: Philosophical and Aesthetic Considerations; 2 Music in the Digital Age: A Brief Overview of MIDI and Music Software; 2-1 Overview of MIDI; 2-2 MIDI 101; 2-3 MIDI Messages; 2-4 An Overview of Music Software; Chapter Summary; 3 Basic Information on Instrument Ranges and Transpositions; 3-1 The Brass Section; 3-2 The Woodwind Section.
- 3-3 The Rhythm Section4 Fundamental Musical Considerations; 4-1 Balance; 4-2 Economy; 4-3 Focus; 4-4 Contrast and Variety; 4-5 Tension and Release; 4-6 Unity; 5 Introduction to Music Notation Software; 5-1 A Brief Historical Overview; 5-2 Finale and Sibelius; 5-3 Music Notation Software Basics; 5-4 MIDI Playback and Editing; 5-5 Music Preparation Basics; Chapter Summary; SECTION TWO: ARRANGING FOR SMALL ENSEMBLE (3-6 HORNS + RHYTHM SECTION); 6 Overview of Small Ensemble Writing: Rhythm and Rhythmic Notation/Preparing the Score; 6-1 Jazz Rhythm Basics; 6-2 Rhythmic Pulse and Style.
- 6-3 Jazz Syncopation and Notation (Melodic Rhythm)6-4 Swing Feel (Melodic Rhythm); 6-5 Harmonic Rhythm; 6-6 Score Preparation; Chapter Summary; Exercises; 7 Melody and Motivic Development (3-4 Horns); 7-1 Basic Melodic Considerations: Melodic Shape and Motion; 7-2 Melodic Motives and Phrase Structure; 7-3 Techniques of Motivic Development; 7-4 Basic Types of Musical Texture; 7-5 Applying the Techniques of Melodic Development to an Arrangement; Chapter Summary; Exercises; 8 Basic Harmonic Concepts (3-4 Horns); 8-1 Chords Built by Thirds and Chord Scales.
- 8-2 Vertical Harmony: Basic Principles of Jazz Chord Voicings8-3 Horizontal Harmony; 8-4 Standard Jazz Voicing Positions; 8-5 Modal Concepts of Jazz Chord Voicings; 8-6 Melodic Motion and Voice Leading; Chapter Summary; Exercises; 9 Reharmonization of Approach Tones (3-4 Horns); 9-1 Reharmonization of Approach Tones; 9-2 Repeated Notes, Static Harmony, and Voice Leading; Chapter Summary; Exercises; 10 Melodic Reharmonization and Counterpoint (3-4 Horns); 10-1 Techniques of Melodic Reharmonization; 10-2 Independent Counter-melodies and Polyphony; Chapter Summary; Exercises.
- 11 Form and Planning the Arrangement/Instrumentation11-1 Concept and Direction; 11-2 Improvisation and Form; 11-3 Basic Elements of Form; 11-4 Outlining and Graphing the Form; 11-5 Instrumentation and Outlining the Form; 11-6 Intros; 11-7 Transitions/Kickers; 11-8 Background Parts; 11-9 Codas/Endings; Chapter Summary; Exercises; 12 Dynamics and Articulation/Brass Mutes; 12-1 Dynamics; 12-2 Brass and Woodwind Articulations and Phrasing; 12-3 Muted Brass; Chapter Summary; Exercises; 13 The Rhythm Section; 13-1 Piano/Guitar; 13-2 Bass; 13-3 Chord Symbols and Abbreviations; 13-4 Drums.