Alfred Publishing Approaching The Standards V1 + CD - BB Instruments
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Summary of This Method
Approaching the Standardsoffers an innovative and very accessible approach to jazz improvisation through the essential repertoire of standards. The goal is clear: to provide you with concrete tools to understand the jazz language (phrases, turns of phrase, articulations, rhythmic placement) and learn how to build a musical solo, rather than stacking scales "by reflex." Thanks to the play-along format, you work with a real group feel: the demo recorded by professionals immediately places you in a concert atmosphere, ideal for developing time, listening, and confidence.
Each volume contains eight classic tunes, accompanied by carefully written musical examples to guide your learning. The method also encourages transcription, a cornerstone of jazz: you are invited to identify, reproduce, and then reuse phrasing ideas and vocabulary in your own improvisations. Information about the composers enriches the understanding of style, and a selected discography helps you situate each piece within the tradition of great interpretations.
Volume 1 gathers eight particularly instructive standards, perfect for working on the blues, swing, and emblematic harmonic progressions: "Billie's Bounce," "On the Trail," "Cantaloupe Island," "The Preacher," "Summertime," "Satin Doll," "C Jam Blues," and "I Got Rhythm." Whether you are practicing individually, in an improvisation workshop, or in group lessons, this volume provides a solid foundation to enrich your language, gain fluidity, and improvise with a more authentically jazz sound.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | C instruments, B-Flat, E-Flat, and bass clef | Genre | Jazz improvisation method / standards (play-along) |
Questions frequently asked
Which instruments are compatible with this method for Bb instruments?
The edition announced for Bb instruments is suitable for the relevant transposing instruments and includes a play-along CD.
Which standards are included in Approaching The Standards Volume 1 + CD for Bb instruments?
The volume includes eight tunes: "Billie's Bounce," "On the Trail," "Cantaloupe Island," "The Preacher," "Summertime," "Satin Doll," "C Jam Blues," and "I Got Rhythm."
Does the CD contain accompaniments to practice jazz improvisation?
The play-along format is based on a demo recorded by professionals. It allows working on rhythmic placement and listening within a group context. The written musical examples support the study of each of the eight standards.
Does this method help to learn jazz phrases rather than scales?
The proposed approach targets phrases, articulations, and turns of phrase from the jazz language. Transcription is encouraged to identify and reuse phrase ideas in solos.
Which styles and progressions can be worked on with Volume 1?
The eight pieces address blues, swing, and emblematic harmonic progressions, notably through "C Jam Blues," "Satin Doll," and "I Got Rhythm."
