Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Conductor (Book/Online Audio), (Spiral-Bound)

Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz.

Great for individual or classroom use.

Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs.

Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases.

Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach.

2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements.

Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.