Master Jazz Rhythms with Ease
Take your jazz skills to the next level with Reading Key Jazz Rhythms: French Horn Book & CD set by Fred Lipsius. This comprehensive set provides 24 easy to medium level jazz etudes, along with simplified guide tone versions, to help you master essential jazz rhythms. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this set is perfect for learning the basic language of jazz, swing phrasing, and articulation.
Ideal for Ensemble Preparation
Reading Key Jazz Rhythms is an excellent tool for preparing for the jazz ensemble or any other ensemble/orchestra which performs jazz-related music. From pops orchestras to musicals, studio sessions, movie scores, concert and marching bands, this set will help you develop the skills you need to succeed.
Learn from the Pros
The accompanying CD features a professional rhythm section, demonstrating each etude with precision and flair. You can also improvise along with the play-along tracks using the chord symbols, making it easy to practice and improve your skills.
Guide Tones for Improvisation
The guide tones provided are the essential or defining notes for each given chord type. If you're new to improvisation and find yourself getting lost, you can always return to a guide tone and play rhythmically around it. This feature makes it easy to build confidence and improve your improvisation skills.
Play Along with a Friend
Any etude and its corresponding simplified guide tone version can be played together as a duet (with or without the CD accompaniment) with your teacher or a friend. This feature makes practice more enjoyable and helps you develop your skills in a collaborative setting.