Sussman, Richard - Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age

This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.

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CONTENTS

Contents
Preface
-What This Book Covers
-How to Use This Book and Companion Website
Acknowledgements
Section I - Overview and Basic Information
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - A Brief Overview of MIDI and Music Software
Chapter 3 - Basic Information
Chapter 4 - Fundamental Musical Considerations
Chapter 5 - Introduction to Music Notation Software
Section II - Arranging For Small Jazz Ensemble
Chapter 6 - Overview of Small Ensemble Writing/Rhythm and Rhythmic Notation
Chapter 7 -Melody & Melodic Development (3-4 Horns)
Chapter 8 - Basic Harmonic Concepts (3-4 Horns)
Chapter 9 - Reharmonization of Approach Tones (3-4 Horns)
Chapter 10 - Melodic Reharmonization and Counterpoint (3-4 Horns)
Chapter 11 - Form and Planning the Arrangement/Instrumentation
Chapter 12 - Dynamics & Articulations
Chapter 13 - The Rhythm Section
Chapter 14 - Completing the 3-4 Horn Arrangement
Chapter 15 - Notation Software: Generating Parts, Page Layout, & Printing
Chapter 16 - Arranging For 5-6 Horns - Harmony and Chord Voicings
Chapter 17 - Form and Planning the Arrangement (5-6 Horns)
Chapter 18 - The Soli and Shout Chorus
Chapter 19 - Completing the 5-6 Horn Arrangement
Section III - Arranging For Large Jazz Ensemble
Chapter 20 - Overview of Large Ensemble Considerations
Chapter 21 - Unison & Octave Writing/Monophonic Texture
Chapter 22 - Concerted Writing For Brass
Chapter 23 - Concerted Writing For Saxes
Chapter 24 - Big Band Instrumental Subdivisions
Chapter 25 - Form and Planning the Arrangement
Chapter 26 - Modern Harmonic Concepts & Voicing Techniques
Chapter 27 - More on Modern Harmony, Melodic Reharmonization, & Counterpoint
Chapter 28 - Woodwind and Brass Doubles and Mutes
Chapter 29 - Line Writing and Polyphony
Chapter 30 - The Soli Section (Big Band)
Chapter 31 - The Shout Chorus (Big Band)
Chapter 32 - Arranging For Vocalists and Instrumental Soloists
Chapter 33 - Completing The Big Band Arrangement
Chapter 34 - Review of Music Notation Software Techniques
Appendices (On the Companion Website)
A. Summary of Basic Arranging and Voicing Principles
B. List of Recommended Scores and Recordings for Study
C. Bibliography
Index