Jazz and Commercial Arranging Volume I: Block Writing Techniques, Rhythm, and Melody

Book by Charlton, Andrew

Jazz and commerical arranging George M. Ray First a disclaimer, these books were originally to be used as a college course. If you have not had any music theory training or several years of piano study you may struggle a bit. That being said, The books come in two volumes. Volume 1 walks you through a combo style (4 horns with rhythm) arrangement. Vol.2 walks you through a big band style (4/5 trumpets, 2 alto sax., 2 te. Five Stars This book is valuable to those who would to understand and master music arranging.