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Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:40:17 -0700
From: "Dan Todd"
Subject: Re: Band in a Box

Hello Rob,
I thank you most kindly for this post; it told me concisely about two topics
of great interest to me now, ballads on the chromatic and learning them
through a computerized slowdown process. I always enjoy your posts, so
thanks, but especially for this one. If you have a moment sometime, would
you explain why "Sophisticated Lady" (one of only about 12 ballads my group
currently plays--with me on the 64) is so important -- aside than that it
lays out so well in Fm, relative minor of button-in second position (ahem)
and G (straight second). I would sincerely appreciate any suggestions ("man
in a restaurant, is that really all you want?"--what harmonic changes, eh?).
Also, I have a 28k moden with a pentium one, standard 4 year old computer
with no added memory and very few programs (but a D drive and speakers) Too
small for Band in a Box? Mil gracias.
All the Best in Life,
Dan Todd
The Tube Radio Orchestra
p.s. Great list of ballads...
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Paparozzi"
To:
Cc: "Harp-l"
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: Band in a Box

>
> Stephen,
> Band in a Box is excellent software for this purpose and can be used
> for other musical applications as well. I got started with it via a
> reccomendation of Mike Will and Randy Singer. I practice with it, write
> quick charts and transpose those charts w/ the click of the mouse...very
> simple and user friendly and reasonably priced for these needs.
>
> Jamey Aebersold also has a "Ballads" Book/CD which I highly
> reccommend, this time you'd be playing with a "real" jazz combo sans a
> soloist....quite useful as well!
>
> When You approach a Ballad...Key ofcourse is very important on The
> Chromatic Harmonica. Since you'll being hanging in long tones and
> ornamenting in a very "exposed" style. Start with a simple ballad in
> C(Am), Eb(Cm), or Ab(Fm) to begin.
> Really, just get completely inside the Melody before you even think
> about playing over the changes(improvising). Your comfort with the
> melody will later give you the confidence you need in "finding your way
> home.-)" from a cool run or fill!
>
> start your ballad practice sessions with "long tone" warm ups...very
> helpful!
>
> Then, once you've put in LOTS of time on all kinds of
> ballads...matriculate yourself in a home learning course called :
> "Sophisticated Lady 101", trust me, you'll need about 4 semesters to
> grasp the nuances of this prolific Duke Ballad. It's in Ab(Fm) and the
> bridge in G so the melody sits well, but the improv t'ain't so easy.
> Toots has a few versions of this you can refer to on record. Once you've
> learned this ballad you should be ready for any of 'em!
>
> here's just a few of my fav ballads on chrom:
>
> Maybe September
> Body n' Soul
> You don't know what love is
> What are you doing the rest of your life? (learning to blow over soph.
> lady.-)! )
> Brown Ballad
> The Midnight Sun will never Set
> I never told You
> My ship
> I do it for your love(p.simon)
>
> hope this is of some help....and good luck....rember to take it
> SLOW!!!.-)
> Valeamor~ol.com wrote:
>
> > I had a sax player recommend that I get Band in a Box to help me with
> > my
> > studies in jazz ballads. Does anyone have this software? Does anyone
> > else
> > have input on it?
> >
> > Secondly, does anyone else have any advice whatsoever on how to
> > approach jazz
> > improv, particularly the ballad? Think chromatic, not diatonic.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Stephen
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Rob Paparozzi
> Email: Chromb~arthlink.net
> My Web page: http://go.to/Hudsonriverrats
>
>
>