Jazz Publications
Jazz Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet and Trombone
Grades 1 - 3 tunes - one book of tunes per Grade, per instrument, including a CD containing performances and 'minus one' tracks.
Grades 4 & 5 Real Books - These innovative publications are designed along the lines of the Real and Fake books widely used by jazz musicians, but are suitable for students. Published in Concert, E flat, B flat and Bass Clef each one containing the same 100 tunes. They offer a wealth of material for individual learners and for those working in a small band.
Grades 4 & 5 CDs - available to be used in conjunction with the Real Books, each one containing complete performances of the tunes set for Grades 4 and 5 as well as 'minus one' tracks. At all five Grades, exam candidates may use the CD 'minus one' tracks as backing in the exam (does not apply to piano candidates).
Other supporting materials include books of jazz scales, aural tests and quick studies which together form an excellent educational package for developing musical vocabulary, aural skills and improvisation practice.
Jazz Piano
Grades 1-5 tunes - containing contemporary jazz pieces specially commissioned for the ABRSM Jazz Piano Exam syllabus from professional jazz musicians. Split into three categories: blues, standards and contemporary jazz, these books embrace a diverse range of styles, from up-tempo swing tunes to funky rock grooves. One book of tunes per Grade.
'Jazz Piano from Scratch'- your indispensable companion to our jazz piano exams containing activities aimed at developing jazz skills. This publication provides a complete step-by-step guide to playing jazz with confidence and style, taking the complete beginner through the early stages of learning and offering advice on playing first solos.
Other supporting materials include Jazz Piano CDs (Grades 1 - 5), books of jazz scales, aural tests and quick studies which together form an excellent educational package for developing musical vocabulary, aural skills and improvisation practice.
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Works - a collection of compositions for jazz ensembles at three progressive levels. Jazz Works introduces exciting new jazz repertoire for classroom and concerts and accomodates groups of all sizes - from duo to large band (C, B flat, E flat and bass-clef instruments; rhythm section of piano, bass guitar and drums). The publication includes separate Teacher's Books & CDs (with complete performances of all pieces)