The Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker – For Treble Clef Instruments Book

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The Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker – For Treble Clef Instruments Book

For All Treble Clef Instruments(since Michael often wrote “Play in all keys”)

Musical Ideas & Over 700 Exercises

“The Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker – For Treble Clef Instruments Book” is a remarkable and invaluable resource that provides a glimpse into the musical genius of the legendary saxophonist Michael Brecker. The book offers a collection of Michael Brecker’s extensive practice notes and exercises that he kept throughout his illustrious career.

KeyHighlights Of This Book Include:

1. Musical Ideas and Exercises: The book is filled with over 700 musical ideas and exercises that Michael Brecker meticulously wrote in his notebooks. These exercises cover various aspects of saxophone playing and musicianship, making it a treasure trove for aspiring and experienced musicians alike.

2. Play in All Keys: Michael Brecker often encouraged the exploration of all keys, making the exercises applicable to any treble clef instrument. This allows musicians to improve their skills and versatility across different tonalities.

3. Insights from Renowned Musicians: The book contains first-hand accounts from Michael Brecker’s bandmates, such as Joey Calderazzo, John Patitucci, Richie Beirach, Steve Khan, Dave Liebman, and others. These insights provide valuable context on how Michael approached and worked on these musical ideas.

4. Saxophone-Specific Exercises: An appendix in the book features saxophone-specific entries covering fingerings, multiphonics, and more. This is particularly beneficial for saxophonists looking to delve into Brecker’s unique approach to the instrument.

5. Suitable for All Levels: The book caters to both intermediate and advanced musicians, making it accessible to a wide range of players. Michael Brecker’s teachings can be applied by anyone, regardless of their skill level, providing an opportunity to learn from one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.

6. Beautifully Re-engraved Entries: The entries in Michael Brecker’s notebooks have been meticulously re-engraved for the book, ensuring clarity and ease of reading for musicians.

The “Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker” serves as a gold mine of musical inspiration and knowledge. With 35 years’ worth of Brecker’s practice material at their fingertips, jazz musicians from all over the world will find this book to be an invaluable resource in their musical journey.

In total, the book spans 141 pages, providing a comprehensive and immersive experience into the mind and methods of Michael Brecker. Musicians seeking to elevate their playing and deepen their understanding of jazz and improvisation will find this book to be an exceptional addition to their collection.

Reviews:

• “What a treasure trove of information. Mike left no stones unturned!”Jerry Bergonzi
• “A beautifully done book, plus a whole lot of great ideas to experiment with.”Mike Stern
• “What an achievement!”Brad Mehldau
• “You can get right inside Mike’s head if you spend time with this book.”Randy Brecker
• “A genuine master musician at work. Inspiring!”Donny McCaslin
• “Your catalog is a gift and godsend to musicians.”Peter Erskine

Song Titles Include:

• Airegin
• All The Things You Are
• Almost Like Being In Love
• Blue Seven
• Bouncing With Bud
• But Not For Me
• Compulsion
• Dance Of The Infidels
• Dig
• Down
• Doxy
• Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye
• 52nd Street Theme
• I Know That You Know
• I Remember You
• I Want To Be Happy
• I’ll Remember April
• I’ll Take Romance
• In Your Own Sweet Way
• Just In Time
• The Last Time I Saw Paris
• Mambo Bounce
• Moving Out
• Namely You
• No Moe
• Old Devil Moon
• Oleo
• On A Slow Boat To China
• Out Of The Blue
• Pent Up House
• Raincheck
• St. Thomas
• The Scene Is Clean
• Scoops
• The Serpent’s Tooth
• Solid
• Sonnymoon For Two
• Strode Rode
• Tenor Madness
• There Will Never Be Another You
• Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Good-bye!)
• Tune Up
• Valse Hot
• Vierd Blues
• Wail
• What Is This Thing Called Love?
• When Your Lover Has Gone
• Whispering
• Woodyn’ You
• You Stepped Out Of A Dream