Alex Sipiagin Method of Improvisation

In Part I of this book we have analyzed some of Alex Sipiagins preferred practice routines as well as transcriptions of some of his exceptional improvisations and outlined a method to achieve this high level of playing step by step. Part II outlines some practice examples in all 12 Keys. The book is structured as follows: Part I: In Chapter I the fundamentals of scales, arpeggios, triads and other intervals are selectively outlined, along a short description of the materials. Chapter II contains transcribed motifs and alicks” from some of the greatest trumpet masters from the 20cl, century, Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard. Chapter III is following up to the transcribed materials with developments and modifications by Alex Sipiagin, which provides insights into the creative process he employs. Chapter IV contains an analysis of some powerful improvisations by Alex, displaying the materials from previous chapters in action. Part II: Contains all the exercises in all 12 keys