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Author: conrad
Date: 2006-12-17 13:31
I would like to be able to create some simple duets from the jazz era, 20s and 30s. Learning and memorising the 32 bar melody is fairly straightforward but making it sound more interesting as a duet piece with a fellow clarinet or sax player would be even better.
Are there any resources, books, classes etc - I am based in England - which can help me learn how to write simple harmonies to some of these beautiful tunes?
Conrad
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2006-12-17 14:51
No responses yet so I will start things with this.. Other than standard jazz arranging books of which I know nothing I would suggest transcribing some two horn combo recordings of the tunes you are interested in. You achieve two things ....1. improve your ear 2. learn what is being done through listening rather than reading a book. One recording comes to mind....Two Of A Kind...Mulligan and Desmond. ( oops, I guess I didn't read your post well....definitely not 20's and 30's. ) Rule #1 Make sure you respond to the actual question. Apart from giving the second part the same rhythm as the first part....it makes it interesting to make the parts independent at times. This can be done by observing when the first part is holding a note or resting. These are good times to do something with the second part. You can echo a previous motive or just create something new. If you are dealing with the 1920's there will be harmonic style that you should study. good luck to you.
Freelance woodwind performer
Post Edited (2006-12-17 16:52)
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2006-12-17 16:34
Look at your melody. Identify the chords, pickout notes of the chords to give to the second part. Swap leads.
Bob Phillips
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Author: conrad
Date: 2006-12-18 10:07
Both ideas sound good. The books I use show the chord sequence so I'll try using the chord notes. Again, the idea of swapping the tune or adding something fiddly to long held notes. I have Finale Printmusic, a music writing program so I can hear what they sound like before I expose it to my music partner.
Trial and error! I have the time to try them out.
Thanks to both responders.
Conrad
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Author: jmcgann
Date: 2006-12-18 15:06
Music Minus One has a "Easy jazz Duets for 2 Clarinets" with Kenny Davern and a Lee Konitz duet set- both would be great for learning how to integrate the vertical (harmonic) and horizontal (melodic) aspects...
www.johnmcgann.com
Post Edited (2006-12-18 15:07)
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