Created for a wide variety of musicians, 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and more experienced musicians. Accessible, yet with some challenges,
this music was written by world-renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, bandleader, educator, and member of the Yellowjackets, Bob Mintzer. Designed for the medium-easy difficulty level,
this book includes: ? 12 jazz, blues and funk etudes composed by Bob Mintzer in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures. ? Performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in
interpretation and improvisation. ? Play-along CD with a stellar rhythm section. ? Transcription Exercise ? Composition Exercise ? Practice Page with scales/chords ? All books are compatible
and written so they can be performed together ? Opportunity to study and learn these skills: o Melodic composition o Improvisation o Sight reading o Motivic development o Scales and chords o
Jazz concept o Major and minor blues o Jazz waltz o Slow/Medium/Fast swing o Funky groove
