À la plupart des questions qui touchent à la composition il n?y a pas de réponses définitives. Chaque composition constitue une proposition de réponse. Il n?y a pas non plus de ligne de conduite définie que l?on pourrait préconiser à coup sûr. En revanche, pour le compositeur il est important d?être conscient des problématiques qu?il va rencontrer et de l?éventail des choix possibles. Il est important de connaître la nature du territoire sur lequel il évolue, afin d?éviter de se perdre, de tourner en rond, d?être bloqué par des préjugés ou par des idées reçues. C?est un préalable essentiel pour, au final, jouir au mieux de sa liberté.

La composition est un domaine immense. Beaucoup de thèmes abordés dans cet ouvrage pourraient aisément se voir consacrer un volume entier. Mais, avant de trop approfondir certains d?entre eux, le compositeur gagne à avoir une vision globale du sujet qui soit, autant que possible, détachée de tout à priori stylistique. C?est ce que l?auteur a essayé de proposer dans cet ouvrage.

Par ailleurs les problématiques relatives à la composition se répondent, interfèrent, empiètent les unes sur les autres et ne se prêtent guère à un exposé structuré de façon logique et progressive. D?où le choix de l'Abécédaire, forme volontairement subjective, dans laquelle chaque entrée projette un éclairage différent, certaines se recoupant parfois. Mais qui, au final, devrait donner au lecteur une idée du sujet la plus fidèle possible.

Il faut considérer ce livre comme un viatique que le compositeur emporte avec lui dans son voyage musical de façon à pouvoir le consulter lorsqu?il est bloqué, lorsqu?il a des doutes sur la direction à emprunter, ou simplement lorsqu?il veut avoir un aperçu des possibilités qui s?offrent à lui. / Méthodes and études instrumentales / LIVRE /

A Manual of Techniques and Possibilities for the Adventurous Improvising Musician. Par KANE DAVID. Sure - everybody has an opinion on how to play ?outside?. But until now, no one has made an in-depth exploration of the commonalities and differences in how the greatest jazz players on the planet have incorporated their inspiring, harmony defying techniques. With Playing Outside the Chord, David Kane invokes a thoughtfully curated selection of transcribed phrases that take the reader beyond the simple mechanics of what is being played and offer revelatory insights into what the players are (or might be) thinking when they play it. It?s a daunting, seemingly impossible objective; yet here it is, beautifully examined, notated, and explained in an accessible way that every musician can understand. 'This book is a treasure trove, full of important information on chromaticism and its usage. From Bach to Schoenberg, Dave covers a lot of ground and the book is very well organized. He specifically addresses the melodic aspect of improvisation, including lines and phrases, rather than the usual emphasis on harmony. What's special is that he explores the ?feeling? and overall effect of the lines on the listener. This book is all you need as a working guide towards understanding the implications of 20th century jazz and classical music.? -David Liebman LEVEL-UP!!! If you?re feeling uninspired, stuck, or limited by your current play, this is the perfect book to help you break those chains, stimulate your creativity, and take your playing and composing in compelling new directions. Enthusiastically endorsed by modern jazz luminaries such as David Liebman and Richie Beirach, Playing Outside the Chord is devoted to melodic phrasing that transcends conventional chord/scale relationships. This exciting technique incorporating the theory and practice of horizontal playing and extended tonality pioneered by jazz titans such as Michael Brecker, Cory Henry, John Scofield, Brad Meldhau, and Jacob Collier is a vital component of the modern jazz performance and improvisation toolbox. Featuring over 200 musical examples gleaned from classic solos, plus 15 extensive transcriptions of legendary performances, this book is skillfully designed to clue you in on the theoretical basis of ?outside? play as practiced by these trail-blazing musicians. It systematically describes each type of technique used, including timing and source considerations, and by doing so unlocks a wealth of modern ideas that offer rich possibilities for the creative improviser. Kane?s insightful treatise on outside playing represents an important expansion of the ideas available to the dedicated student of improvisation. / Date parution : 2022-04-01/ Etude / Tout Instrument

A Study In Jazz Accompaniment-This book/CD set presents a clear comprehensive one-step-at-a-time method for learning how to accompany an improvised jazz solo. As a sequel to Hal Crook’s text 'How to Improvise' How to Comp offers precise explanations practical exercises recorded musical examples four play-along tracks and daily practice routines. How to Comp organizes a vast amount of information that helped to make the author’s previous work a major contribution to jazz pedagogy. How to Comp is primarily for intermediate through advanced level players of harmonic instruments e.g. Piano (Keyboard) Guitar and Vibraphone. However drummers bassists and Hornplayers can also benefit from its study. Subject covered include: Voicing construction preferred stock voicings voiceleading constant structure non-harmonic voicings single-note lines rhythmic vocabulary altering the harmonic rhythm motive development dividing and shifting attention supportive and interactive comping styles the soloist’s viewpoint pacing strolling and much more. In How to Comp the author an accomplished jazz trombonist pianist composer arranger and educator looks deeply into the nature and challenge of artistic jazz accompaniment and puts into focus a direct sure path toward mastery.