: End-of-chapter exercises designed for home use or classroom assignments.
: Specific chapters dedicated to writing for three, four, five, and six parts . 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 : End-of-chapter exercises designed for home use or
: Strategies for different ensemble types, including winds, strings, and rhythm sections. 🛠️ Practical Learning Features It is designed for arrangers and performers looking
The book moves beyond simple triads to explore "non-tertial" sounds—voicings not built on stacked thirds.
The book is heavily used in Berklee's "Chord Scales" course and is built for active study.
: Using seconds to create dense, "crunchy" harmonic textures.