Etudes

The application of exercises is the key to success in improvising. As I stated on the Exercise page, I have written some etudes as examples of a good solo over traditional forms or chord progressions. Analyze them and learn to play the ones you like at the marked tempo. Enjoy and good practicing.

Application

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Etudes: All files are PDF

Etudes #1 = Using the Tritone Tension/Release

Etude #2 = Rhythmic Triads

Etude #3 = Rhythmic Chords

Traditional Forms:

Etude #4 = Jazz Blues progression (concert part) 3 choruses

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

Etude #5 = Bird Blues progression (concert part) 4 choruses

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

Etude #6 = Minor Blues progression (concert part) 4 choruses

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

Etude #7 = Blues Waltz progression (concert part) 2 choruses

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

Etude #8 = Rhythm Changes (concert part) 2 choruses

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

Etude #9 = Autumn Leaves #1 (concert part) 2 choruses

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

Etude #10 = All The Things You Are (concert part) 1 chorus

Bb Part, Eb Part, Concert Bass Clef Part

 

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