Hal Leonard Miles Davis - Omnibook (BB Instruments)
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Summary of This Book
Designed as a reference resource, this collection brings together 50 note-for-note transcribed solos from Miles Davis recordings. The goal is clear: to allow you to delve into the details of his playing (phrase construction, breath management, motifs, repetitions, variations, and sense of swing), in order to develop a concrete understanding of jazz improvisation.
The content is based on a selection of standards and iconic themes, offering a variety of tempos, harmonic colors, and aesthetics. You will find transcriptions of: So What, All Blues, Freddie Freeloader, Four, Oleo, Walkin', Stella By Starlight, Summertime, and Bye Bye Blackbird, among others. This variety makes it an excellent resource for working on both bebop (lines, chord progressions, targeting guide tones) and more modal approaches (motivic development, space, tension and resolution).
Ideal for instrumentalists wishing to improve their improvisation skills, this book lends itself to several study methods: playing the solo in unison with the recording, isolating cells and transposing them into all keys, or identifying recurring phrases to integrate into your own musical language. An essential for anyone wanting to study the Miles Davis style in a structured, musical way that is directly applicable in jam sessions and concerts alike.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artist | Miles Davis | Genre | Jazz sheet music, solo transcriptions |
Questions frequently asked
Which Miles Davis tunes are transcribed in this collection?
The collection includes solos on So What, All Blues, Freddie Freeloader, Four, and Oleo. Themes such as Walkin', Stella By Starlight, Summertime, and Bye Bye Blackbird are also featured in the selection.
For which instruments is this edition written?
The edition is intended for B-flat instruments, as indicated by the mention "BB Instruments" in the title.
How many solos does the Miles Davis Omnibook contain?
The selection features 50 Miles Davis solos transcribed note for note from his recordings. It covers various tempos and harmonic contexts of jazz.
How should the transcriptions in this book be practiced?
Several approaches are suggested: playing in unison with the recording, isolating phrases or transposing them into all keys. Motifs, repetitions, and variations can be identified in the 50 solos. This work allows studying phrase construction and breath control.
Does this book help with practicing modal jazz and bebop?
The transcriptions cover bebop lines and chord changes, notably through targeting guide tones. Modal tunes like So What and All Blues also allow study of motivic development, space, and tension-resolution.
