Instrumental Jazz Arranging: A Comprehensive and Practical Guide

By John Wilson and Mike Tomaro

(Instructional). Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing, jazz harmony, compositional techniques, and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The online audio includes many of the examples in the book. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423452747
• ISBN13: 9781423452744
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 3.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.9" x 11.9"