Jazz Etude

jaysonr · Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 4:00 pm Post subject: Jazz Etude

I have a student who is wanting to audition for a youth jazz orchestra. They list in their audition requirements: "Prepared jazz etude or bebop melody of musician's choice."

I was curious if anyone had some suggestions on what I might be able to help him prepare. My initial thought was to work up a nice standard in a stylistically correct manner, but I thought I might get some great suggestions here.

Thanks!
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Larry Smithee · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 4399

jaysonr · Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: Jazz Etude

EBjazz · Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 4:52 pm Post subject:

Easier are from Bower Rhythms Complete. They are called Rhythm In Review and are AABA tunes that work nicely. My students play them all the time for auditions.

Eb
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BeboppinFool · Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 5:20 pm Post subject:

If I may be so bold as to suggest one of my own books, The Melody Lingers On is chock-full of perfect audition materials. I know there are tons of great materials out there, but I think these are right up there with the best of this kind of thing.

Of course, I'm a wee bit biased.

They also come with accompaniment tracks. You can hear me trying to play three of them at that link.
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jaysonr · Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 11:26 am Post subject:

Awesome, thanks for all the suggestions!
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Honkie · Veteran Member Joined: 20 Apr 2013 Posts: 245

I'd suggest Charlie Parker's "Donna Lee" as an exceptionally beautiful bebop melody. If played well, it could be very impressive at an audition.

trumpetdiva1 · Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 6:25 pm Post subject:

I would recommend the Jazz Conception Series by Jim Snidero. I love these etudes.

Janell
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BeboppinFool · Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 2:28 am Post subject:

jazz_trpt · Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:33 am Post subject:

Plenty of transcriptions available in the link in my sig...
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jaysonr · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:53 am Post subject:

Thanks for the continued responses. I'm taking notes! I have a lesson w/ this student Saturday, and I'll be able to find out more details, hopefully.

I'm really impressed w/ this young man. He's 14, and has a very mature sound (and personality)...I'm sure he'll do well!
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jaysonr · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:51 am Post subject:

I forgot to come back and thank you all. He played Groovin' High and won a chair. The kid really impresses me. He didn't know the tune. I sent him a PDF lead sheet and a video of Faddis, and he pretty much nailed it at his next lesson.
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Recknerb · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:27 am Post subject:

Anything from the real book or even the fake book would be sufficient