Dehaske Jouons le Blues
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The essentials to know about this method
The essentials to know about this method
- Collection with CD: ideal for working on listening, swing and interpretation independently, at home or in lessons.
- Open to low-register instruments: designed for bassoon, trombone, cello or other low-register instruments, perfect for varying the timbres and playing with other musicians.
- Easy to intermediate level: an accessible progression to strengthen reading skills, rhythmic accuracy and your first jazz instincts.
- Short and effective format: 20 pages covering the essentials, with content focused on practice.
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Summary of this collection
This jazz collection by Jaap Kastelein is intended for low-register instrumentalists who wish to approach jazz in a clear and engaging way. Designed for bassoon, trombone, cello or any other low-register instrument, it offers a flexible framework suitable for individual practice as well as workshops or lessons. The included CD is a real asset: it facilitates the assimilation of the style by providing concrete audio references, essential for developing a sense of groove, accurate attacks and phrasing.
With an EASY-INTERMEDIATE level, the content strikes a balance between the enjoyment of playing and the acquisition of the fundamentals: fluent reading, rhythmic precision, articulation and ensemble playing. The approach prioritizes musicality and consistency, while leaving room for expression: dynamics, accentuation, breathing and intention are at the heart of jazz interpretation. Thanks to its “open” instrumentation, this collection is also ideal for forming duos or small ensembles of low-register instruments, developing mutual listening and rhythmic cohesion.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | ||
| Composer | Jaap Kastelein | Difficulty | EASY-INTERMEDIATE |
| Instrumentation | Bassoon, Trombone, Cello or Bass Instrument | Pages | 20 |
| Genre | Jazz | Year of publication | 1998 |
| Language | French | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which low-pitched instruments can use Jouons le Blues?
The collection is written for bassoon, trombone, cello, or other low-pitched instruments. Its flexible instrumentation also allows for assembling low-pitched instruments in duos or small ensembles.
What is the difficulty level of this blues collection?
The indicated level is EASY-INTERMEDIATE. The content notably works on reading, rhythm, articulation, and phrasing within the jazz style.
Is a CD included with the method?
A CD is included to provide audio references for groove, attacks, and phrasing.
Can jazz be practiced in lessons with this collection?
Jaap Kastelein's design adapts to individual practice, workshops, and lessons. Ensemble work allows for developing mutual listening and rhythmic cohesion. Dynamics, accentuation, and breathing are among the interpretive aspects addressed.
How many pages does Jouons le Blues have and what is its language?
The French edition, published in 1998, has 20 pages and covers jazz, blues, and soul genres.



