The Blues Scale for Alto Saxophone and Eb Instruments Book
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The Blues Scale for Alto Saxophone and Eb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels, one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music.
The book consists of 20 grooves:
Pop 2 Grooves
Rock 3 Grooves
Blues 2 Grooves
Jazz 1 Groove
Funk 3 Grooves
R&B 1 Groove
Latin 1 Groove
Gospel 2 Grooves
New Age 1 Groove
Reggae 1 Groove
Calypso 1 Groove
Acid-Jazz 1 Groove
Country 1 Groove
Both the Blues scale and relative minor Blues scale are explained in detail and how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style, (the relative minor Blues scale is generally not used in minor keys.)
Each of the 20 grooves in this book contains over 150 patterns in total, using notes solely from the blues scale. Each of the 20 grooves utilizes a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music. The patterns generally start off fairly simply and become more complex as the groove progresses.
The audio files contain recordings of all the blues patterns that are notated in the book recorded along with a rhythm section of piano, organ, guitar, bass and drums and on certain grooves percussion. Also included are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 20 grooves enabling you to practice playing the blues patterns or creating your own for an extended period of time. MIDI files are also available.
About the author
Andrew was born in London England and moved to Los Angeles in 1979. In 1991 Andrew started a music educational publishing company A.D.G. Productions which has now published over 150 music instructional books with Andrew authoring over 80 books for piano/keyboards, woodwinds, guitar/bass, including such titles as "100 Ultimate Blues Riffs", "100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs", "Funky Organ Grooves", "Outta Sight Funk & R&B Riffs" "The Blues Scale" that are sold to and used by teachers and students throughout the world. Andrew is an exceptional all round experienced keyboard player, composer as well as a guitarist, and his experience has enabled him to compose, produce and arrange music for many artists, TV Shows, film, theater, commercials including TV shows such as General Hospital and Oceanquest. He has worked with such notable artists as Gary Wright, Johnny Guitar Watson, Edwin Starr, Mike Pinera. His band The Super Groovers has received worldwide airplay on many jazz radio stations. Andrew is equally adept at playing and teaching in many styles including, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk & R&B, Gospel, Country. Andrew plays in an instrumental jazz group called "The Super Groovers" where he co-writes all the music with saxophonist Frank Villafranca blending musical styles such as : Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, African, New Age, Gospel, Rock. They have released two albums Supergroovin' and Mainline Connection to critical acclaim available from various internet music retailers. Andrew began his musical training at the age of 7, studying classical piano for 12 years. He has studied Synthesizer Programming at UCLA and was chosen to participate, by B.M.I., in their film scoring workshop, instructed by world renowned TV and film composer EARL HAGEN. Andrew also studied Jazz piano for 6 years with top jazz pianist MIKE GARSON. With the success of his books, Andrew teaches many beginner to advanced music students from around the world using the internet, skype and webcam specializing in blues, jazz, rock, country, gospel piano playing, music production, songwriting, music career development, jazz improvising, music sequencing and programming, etc. He can be contacted at: musiclessons@adgproductions.com
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The Blues Scale for Alto Saxophone and Eb Instruments - Andrew D. Gordon
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Front Cover illustration Jim Stubbington
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Contents
Pop Groove 1 Page 8
Pop Groove 2 Page 10
Rock Groove 1 Page 12
Rock Groove 2 Page 14
Rock Groove 3 Page 16
Country Groove Page 18
Blues Groove 1 Page 19
Blues Groove 2 Page 21
Gospel Groove 1 Page 23
Gospel Groove 2 Page 25
New Age Groove Page 27
R&B Groove Page 29
Funk Groove 1 Page 30
Funk Groove 2 Page 32
Funk Groove 3 Page 34
Calypso Groove Page 36
Latin Groove Page 38
Acid-Jazz Groove Page 40
Jazz-Swing Groove Page 42
Reggae Groove Page 44
Introduction: Notes by the Author
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