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(4) Real Smooth

Real Smooth is a Latin/Rock tune with a bouncy, syncopated lilt utilizing straight eighth notes (the best way to begin the study of jazz.)

(1) Just a Breeze

Just a Breeze is an easy bossa nova utilizing straight eighth notes (the best way to begin the study of jazz,) legato & staccato articulations and simple syncopations, all addressed in the Preparatory Exercises.

Jazz Stuff

This is a collection of exercises and warm-ups to use with high school & middle school jazz ensembles. A new visual approach to teaching swing rhythms utilizing triplet notation and their equivalent traditional rhythms is a special feature of this package.

(2) Geology 101

Geology 101 is a simple rock tune with a catchy melody utilizing straight eighth notes (the best way to begin the study of jazz.)

(3) Clear Skies

Clear Skies is a simple rock ballad utilizing straight eighth notes (the best way to begin the study of jazz.)

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