Aebersold Dagradi Tony - Saxophone Solos Vol.2 Modal Classics + CD - Eb & BB Instruments
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Summary of This Method
This second volume of jazz solos by Tony Dagradi focuses on improvisation over well-known modal standards, emphasizing chord progressions and their practical understanding. Playing "for a long time" on a single chord can quickly become a trap: lack of direction, repetitive phrases, difficulty creating tension buildup and resolution... Here, each solo is conceived as a musical study to learn how to build a clear, lively, and coherent narrative, even in a stripped-down harmonic context.
Throughout the pages, you explore common techniques used by great improvisers, as well as more subtle processes to vary colors and intentions: motif management, thematic development, targeting strong notes, and articulation choices to better "tell" your solo. The format is ideal for progressing in jazz vocabulary, refining modal ear training, and strengthening rhythmic placement.
For effective practice, the CD offers both reference tracks (full interpretation) and "rhythm section only" tracks so you can train in real situations, work on your choruses, and gain freedom. An excellent resource for saxophonists wishing to improve their modal improvisation, enrich their language, and develop more lyrical solos on jazz standards.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Tony Dagradi | Genre | Jazz sheet music |
| Artist | Tony Dagradi | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this method suitable for alto saxophone and tenor saxophone?
The edition is designed for instruments in E-flat and B-flat, with instrumentation indicated for alto saxophone and tenor saxophone.
Does the CD include playbacks for improvisation?
The CD provides full performance tracks as well as "rhythm section only" tracks. These accompaniments allow for practicing choruses with just the rhythm section.
What jazz styles and concepts are covered in volume 2?
Tony Dagradi's solos address modal standards and the work on chord progressions. The method covers motif development, targeting strong notes, and articulations. The repertoire lies within jazz, blues, and soul genres.
Are the explanations in Modal Classics + CD provided in French?
The language specified for this sheet music collection is English.
How does this method help build a modal solo?
Each solo offers a musical study focused on improvisational phrasing over a chord or within a simplified harmony. The content targets tension and resolution management, as well as rhythmic placement.
