Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging For Small And M... (2025)

: Specific chapters dedicated to writing for three, four, five, and six parts .

: End-of-chapter exercises designed for home use or classroom assignments. 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 : Specific chapters dedicated to writing for three,

: Using seconds to create dense, "crunchy" harmonic textures. by Ted Pease and Ken Pullig