Vocabulary Etude No. 1
I lifted vocabulary from Adam Larson's Conversation Starters and from Charlie Parker's solo on Anthropology to create an etude based on the chord changes to Arkansas All-State improv changes from Set II.
Students are encouraged to learn the vocabulary in this etude in all keys and to experiment with changing the order, rhythms, and pitches to create their own version.
The analysis page includes a breakdown of each line, which will be helpful in understanding the "why" of each phrase, and may also be helpful for memorization.
Download the etude for E-flat instruments
Download the etude for B-flat instruments
Download the analysis for E-flat instruments
Download the analysis for B-flat instruments
Students are encouraged to learn the vocabulary in this etude in all keys and to experiment with changing the order, rhythms, and pitches to create their own version.
The analysis page includes a breakdown of each line, which will be helpful in understanding the "why" of each phrase, and may also be helpful for memorization.
Download the etude for E-flat instruments
Download the etude for B-flat instruments
Download the analysis for E-flat instruments
Download the analysis for B-flat instruments