Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging For Small And M... Today
The book moves beyond simple triads to explore "non-tertial" sounds—voicings not built on stacked thirds.
The text follows a logical progression, starting with prerequisites and moving into complex multi-part writing. Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and M...
Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and Medium Ensembles , by Ted Pease and Ken Pullig , is a foundational text from the Berklee College of Music that focuses on the transition from traditional, third-based (tertial) harmony to more sophisticated "modern" textures. It is designed for arrangers and performers looking to write for groups of three to six parts, emphasizing color, character, and professional sophistication. 🎹 Core Arranging Techniques The book moves beyond simple triads to explore
: Understanding which scales correspond to specific chords to derive "allowable" tensions. It is designed for arrangers and performers looking
: Using seconds to create dense, "crunchy" harmonic textures.
: Strategies for different ensemble types, including winds, strings, and rhythm sections. 🛠️ Practical Learning Features