Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging For Small And M... Direct

: Selecting specific 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths to define the "flavor" of a chord without causing ambiguity. 🎼 Structural Organization

Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and Medium Ensembles , by Ted Pease and Ken Pullig , is a foundational text from the Berklee College of Music that focuses on the transition from traditional, third-based (tertial) harmony to more sophisticated "modern" textures. It is designed for arrangers and performers looking to write for groups of three to six parts, emphasizing color, character, and professional sophistication. 🎹 Core Arranging Techniques Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and M...

: Understanding which scales correspond to specific chords to derive "allowable" tensions. : Selecting specific 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths to

: An online audio component (originally a CD) includes recorded examples of the techniques being performed. 🎹 Core Arranging Techniques : Understanding which scales

: Specific chapters dedicated to writing for three, four, five, and six parts .

: Strategies for different ensemble types, including winds, strings, and rhythm sections. 🛠️ Practical Learning Features

: Stacking a triad from one key over a different root or chord to add complex tension.