{"product_id":"the-jazz-rhythm-section-a-manual-for-band-directors-paperback","title":"The Jazz Rhythm Section: A Manual for Band Directors - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFumi Tomita\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jazz Rhythm Section introduces the basics of this very important part of the jazz ensemble. They are the foundation of any jazz group, so improving the rhythm section will result in a stronger sounding band. This book is intended to be a practical guide with chapters on each of the primary instruments in the rhythm section: bass, drums, piano and guitar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKey topics include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEquipment and setup issues: from drum heads to bass amps to guitar pickups to mic'ing a piano on stage, each instrument presents unique equipment issues that the director must face.Performance practice: including tips on constructing walking bass lines, learning voicings and comping rhythms and creating drummer's setup fills. Additionally, there is a chapter on the rhythm section itself that details all of the inter-relationships, suggestions for count-offs and metronome exercises that will help improve your band. The Jazz Rhythm Section is intended for novice directors, but directors of all levels will benefit as well.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFumi Tomita, a Jazz bassist, received his D.M.A. from the Eastman School of Music. Active for many years in New York city as a performer\/educator, he is currently the Assistant Professor of Jazz at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45664339984428,"sku":"9781475846867","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/ZBvT3GvjNr9781475846867.webp?v=1781602410","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-jazz-rhythm-section-a-manual-for-band-directors-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}