Publisher : Alfred Music
For C Instruments (Flute, Violin, Vibes/Mallets, Guitar)
Series : Bob Mintzer Etudes

Designed for the medium-easy difficulty level, this book includes 12 jazz, blues and funk etudes in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures, performance notes/tips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation, play-along CD with a stellar rhythm section, transcription exercise, composition exercise, and a practice page with scales/chords.

All books in this series are compatible and written so they can be performed together. Study and learn melodic composition, improvisation, sight reading, motivic development, scales and chords, jazz concept, major and minor blues, jazz waltz, slow/medium/fast swing, and funky groove.

Sample Pages

• Bob Mintzer - 12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes 
• Bob Mintzer - 12 Medium Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes
• Bob Mintzer - 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes
• Bob Mintzer - 14 Blues & Funk Etudes
• Bob Mintzer - 14 Jazz & Funk Etudes 
• Bob Mintzer - Playing on the Changes