Deck the Halls with “So What” Voicings #sowhatchristmas
Jazz friends! ? Let’s hear your favorite Christmas season melodies harmonized with the “So What” voicing. Tag your videos with #sowhatchristmas ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW0VHO2GiTc
UPDATE 8/15/13: TMEA recently added that this etude should feature swing 16th notes (http://www.tmea.org/divisions-regions/band/jazz) to match the backing track on the TJEA website, rather than straight 16ths style of "Watermelon Man".
2013-2014 TMEA All-State Jazz Etude 3, by Russell Haight, performed by Justin Pierce on tenor saxophone. This etude is based on "Watermelon Man" from Herbie Hancock's 1973 "Headhunters" album. For in person or Skype lessons, email Justin at justin@justinpiercemusic.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLF4xtHD42o
? Getting this year’s TMEA All-State Jazz Etudes ready for posting on YouTube. A quick tip on switching the metronome around for rhythmic independence. While I also use 2&4 or 4 for swing and slower tempos, 1&3 or just beat 1 are a great option for bossa nova and samba grooves. Having an absolute blast trying out this Conn-Selmer Inc. Selmer Paris Reference 36 tenor. ?
The Boston Sax Shop, Balam strap | Vandoren USA V16 T7 tenor mouthpiece with Optimum ligature and V16 2.5 reed | Metronomics app for iPad
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKaLGA4ejaY
0:07 Etude 1 (swing) by Justin Pierce & based on "I Got Rhythm"
0:38 Etude 2 (ballad) by Russell Haight & based on "You Go To My Head"
1:53 Etude 3 (bossa) & based on "On Green Dolphin Street"
Performed by Justin Pierce, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music, Oklahoma Baptist University. Prof. Pierce is a Vandoren Regional Artist and Conn-Selmer Performing Artist.
Equipment:
Selmer Paris Reference 36 tenor saxophone
Vandoren V16 T7 mouthpiece
Vandoren V16 2.5 reeds
Vandoren Optimum ligature
Follow Professor Pierce at youtube.com/jazztenor87 and Instagram @justinpiercemusic for saxophone, jazz, and audition tips
For more information about OBU Music, please visit okbu.edu/music.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEa34pOp6wY
Register for the jazz improvisation masterclass here: https://www.inharmonylessons.com/dr-justin-pierce-jazz-improv
Sometimes, the key to great improvisation is to use less melodic vocabulary in multiple contexts. Here is a ii-V-I Lick in Three Contexts over F Blues & Autumn Leaves:
- the ii-V-I progression in the last four bars of F blues
- the major ii-V-I in the first four bars of "Autumn Leaves"
- the minor ii-V-I in the second four bars of "Autumn Leaves"
F Blues is the 2020-2021 TMEA All-Region Jazz Improv Etude
“Autumn Leaves” is the 2020-2021 TMEA All-State Jazz Improv Etude
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtIEXIIoKBU
Prof. Justin Pierce at Oklahoma Baptist University offers tips for the octave jump in measure 9 of the 2018-2019 TMEA All-State Jazz Etude 2 by Russell Haight.
The Boston Sax Shop Balam strap | Vandoren USA V16 T7 tenor mouthpiece with Optimum ligature and V16 2.5 reed | Selmer Paris Reference 54 Alto Saxophone
For Skype lessons, please email justin@justinpiercemusic.com or (409) 658-5281
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSq0MPATU2Y
Chico O'Farrill's "Almendra"
Directed by Professor Rick Condit.
Saxes - Justin Pierce, Ken Snow, William Christian, Lucas Perioux, Bill Ishee
Trombones - Kyle Parfait, Ben Garcia, Chace Leblanc, Joe Byerly
Trumpets - Jonathan Blake, Corey Couvillion, Stephanie LaCoste, Todd Manuel
Rhythm - Yiseul Kim (p), Alex Oulapour (g), Brad Garrett (b), Mathew McMillen (d)
From the March 25th, 2010 McNeese Jazz Ensemble Concert
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7fPomaXb1w
0:05 Étude 1 (swing) by Justin Pierce & based on "I Got Rhythm"
0:37 Étude 2 (ballad) by Russell Haight & based on "You Go To My Head"
1:51 Étude 3 (bossa) & based on "On Green Dolphin Street"
Performed by Justin Pierce, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music, Oklahoma Baptist University. Prof. Pierce is a Vandoren Regional Artist and Conn-Selmer Performing Artist.
Equipment:
Selmer Paris Reference 54 alto saxophone
Vandoren V16 A6S+ mouthpiece
V16 2.5 reeds
M/O ligature
Follow Professor Pierce at youtube.com/jazztenor87 and Instagram @justinpiercemusic for saxophone, jazz, and audition tips
Learn more about the OBU Division of Music at okbu.edu/music
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEtS0LJsn90
Dallas-Fort Worth Saxophonist Justin Pierce performs the TMEA All-State Jazz Saxophone Etude One (Samba) by Russell Haight (based on the tune "Blue Bossa" by Kenny Dorham). Justin is available for saxophone lessons in the DFW area or by Skype and can be contacted through justinpiercemusic.com.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTzPK7wKalA