Hal Leonard Miles Davis - Omnibook (C Instruments)

Name: Miles Davis - Omnibook (C Instruments)
Brand: Hal Leonard
SKU: 205709
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EAN : 9781480354838

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Essential Information About This Book
• 50 solos transcribed note for note from Miles Davis' recordings, to study his playing up close.
• An essential jazz repertoire combining standards and iconic themes (bebop, hard bop, modal).
• A comprehensive working tool to develop phrasing, articulation, rhythmic placement, and improvisation vocabulary.
• Ideal for analysis : understand melodic choices, motifs, tension-resolution, and chorus construction.

Miles Davis - Omnibook (C Instruments)

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Summary of This Book

Designed as a reference for all jazz enthusiasts, this collection brings together 50 faithful transcriptions of solos recorded by Miles Davis. The goal is clear: to provide you with authentic musical material to dissect his language and integrate his ideas into your own playing, whether you are an instrumentalist, conservatory student, improviser, or simply a transcription lover.

You will find a broad overview of his universe, from iconic themes like "So What", "All Blues", or "Freddie Freeloader", to essential standards and compositions such as "Airegin", "Oleo", "Stella By Starlight", "Walkin'", or "Seven Steps To Heaven". Each solo, transcribed with precision, allows you to work on the melodic line, sense of swing, note economy, space management, and intention-key elements of the Miles style.

This book is particularly relevant for progressing in jazz improvisation: by studying these choruses, you enrich your vocabulary (cells, sequences, variations), improve your ear, and develop musical reflexes directly applicable in jam sessions, orchestras, or ensembles. A solid resource to move from admiring listening to a concrete and practical understanding of the art of soloing.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Artist

Miles Davis

Genre

Jazz sheet music

Questions frequently asked

Which solos are included in the Miles Davis Omnibook for C instruments?

The collection includes 50 transcriptions of solos recorded by Miles Davis. Among the titles listed are "So What," "All Blues," "Freddie Freeloader," "Airegin," "Oleo," "Stella By Starlight," "Walkin'," and "Seven Steps To Heaven."

Is the Miles Davis Omnibook suited for C instruments?

This edition is titled "C Instruments" and is therefore intended for C instruments. The transcriptions are presented to work on Miles Davis solos in this configuration.

Can jazz improvisation be practiced with these transcriptions?

Studying the choruses allows exploration of melodic cells, sequences, and variations of Miles Davis's language. The work also focuses on swing, space management, and note economy. These elements are applicable in jam sessions, orchestras, or ensembles.

Which musical styles does this sheet music collection cover?

The book is classified under jazz, blues, and soul genres. Its content notably relies on standards and compositions associated with Miles Davis's repertoire.