Monday 11 July 2011

II-V-I Exercise for Trumpet (Bb)

Hi there
II-V-I is probably the most used chord progression in jazz, so, there are some simple patterns using this progression that you can practice and make this as a daily routine.
Those exercises I wrote doesn't get too much into the high register so those can be used as warm up.
First exercise use more simple arpeggios, second use some substitutions and sounds more interesting.








Both exercises can be played on top of this backing track:

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Music sheet made with Muse Score, a free cross-platform WYSIWYG music notation program.
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Thursday 7 July 2011

Footprints Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track

"Footprints" is a jazz standard composed by Wayne Shorter, first appearing on his 1966 album Adam's Apple.
Whilst in 6/4 metre, it is debatable whether it could be called a jazz waltz, since the feel could be divided into compound duple or simple triple time.
- Wikipedia

Footprints Backing Track
Tonality C minor.
Track sequenced, performed, recorded and mixed by Mihai Sorohan in 2011.

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Music Sheet from mobetterblues.altervista.org

Another good tutorial for this jazz standard can be found HERE

Here, for inspiration Wayne Shorter - Footprints from 'Adam's Apple'.
- Wayne Shorter (ts),
- Herbie Hancock (p),
- Reggie Workman (b),
- Joe Chambers (d).


Previous tutorials & backing tracks:
- Blues Tutorial
- Cantaloupe Island Jazz Tutorial
- Blue Bossa Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track
- Footprints Jazz Tutorial & Free Backing Track

By downloading the provided files you accept the following terms:
You may use the provided backing tracks for:
- practice;
- recording/filming yourself soloing on top of it, and posting on YouTube or similar free services;
- use in a live performance/show.
You may not:
- use it for commercial purposes (put it on a CD and sell it, sell it online, etc).

Disclaimer:
All materials are properties of their owners. All material used here is for informative and educational purposes.
Enjoy the freebie.