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¨ How to write a Chromatic Approach Tune¨ was created to demonstrate and teach how the Chromatic Approach Technique can be used to compose an entire melody containing multiple key changes to such great effect.

 
This download contains everything you need to get you writing and improvising fluently using Approach note technique ( If you put in the hours of practice!)
 
Features of PDF
- The Chromatic Approach Note Brazilian Chorinho tune (exercise) notated for Concert, Bb , Eb Instruments + Bass Clef and with Guitar tab
- Meticulously prepared Bar by Bar written analysis. This is like a masterclass on the piece which thoroughly explains each chord, modulation and approach.
- Specially written One, Two, Three and Four note exercises in ALL 12 keys that Approach Major and Minor Chords.These have been designed so you can assimilate the chromatic approach notes in the shortest possible time.
As well, it is invaluable to have them written out for reference in all 12 keys if you are new to approach notes.
 
 
Features of Mp3 play alongs/ Demonstration Mp3´s
- 22 authentic sounding backing tracks specially recorded in Buenos Aires to make this resource as enjoyable as possible.
 
-Different speed backing tracks allow you to practice and learn deeply at a pace that is comfortable.
- Separate Demonstrations of the Chromatic Approach Tunes on the Flute, Guitar, Accordion, Bass and Saxophone, so you can hear how the melody sounds on the different instruments.
- Saxophone demonstrations of the One, Two, Three and Four note exercises at slow and medium speeds so you can learn, absorb and hear how the approaches sound as you practice.
- Guitar play alongs of the F major and Minor grooves as 140, 180 and 220 beats per minute
 
Included videos
-Mp4 12 minute You tube tutorial
- Saxophone Chorinho MP4
- Flute Chorinho MP4
- Guitar Chorinho MP4
- Bass Chorinho MP4
- Accordian Chorinho MP4
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¨Approach Note Technique is one of the most powerful systems
for the modern musician to master as it enables you to adorn your musical lines with
Jazzy sounding chromatic notes in such a coherent, strong and confident way ¨
 
Suitable for ALL instruments.

Detailed Bar by Bar Analysis


The PDF features a meticulous bar by bar analysis to help you to get the deepest possible understandingof how to write a tune using Chromatic Approach technique.
It is like a Master Class! :
Each Approach note and Chord is explained in detail,  leaving no question unanswered.
Essential tips are included that will further help you to learn and understand and apply this amazing musical system.
 
 

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Suitable for all Instruments

¨ How to write a Chromatic Approach Tune¨ is a great tool for any musician, and suitable for every instrument. If you want to see how it is used by totally different instruments,check out the Videos on this page.

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Become fluent in improvisation and writing using approach notes

 
How to write a chromatic approach tune gives you the tools you need to become fluent and creative in improvisation as well as in writing. Detailed and easy to understand examples of one, two, Three and Four note approaches help you to assimilate this incredible system in to your writing and playing (as long as you put in the hours of work needed)
 

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Exercises featuring ALL 12 keys that Approach Major and Minor Chords

  • Over 100 pages containing specially written One, Two, Three and Four note exercises in ALL 12 keys that Approach Major and Minor Chordsdesigned to help you understand the chromatic approach as fast as possible.
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  • If you are new to Approach Note Technique this innovative method will get you up to speed as fast as possible, taking your playing to a higher level.

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Demonstration Videos for 5 different instruments included

- Saxophone Chorinho MP4
- Flute Chorinho MP4
- Guitar Chorinho MP4
- Bass Chorinho MP4
- Accordian Chorinho MP4
 
And of course a MP4 Version of the YouTube Tutorial!

Check out the Flute version


MP3 Backing Tracks

 
- 22authentic sounding backing tracks specially recorded in Buenos Aires to make this resource as enjoyable as possible.
-Different speed backing tracks allow you to practice and learn deeply at a pace that is comfortable.
- Separate Demonstrations of the Chromatic Approach Tunes on the Flute, Guitar, Accordion, Bass and Saxophone, so you can hear how the melody sounds on the different instruments.
- Saxophone demonstrations of the One, Two, Three and Four note exercises at slow and medium speeds so you can learn, absorb and hear how the approaches sound as you practice.
- Guitar play alongs of the F major and Minor grooves as 140, 180 and 220 beats per minute

I’ve been lucky enough to have had a great school training in music(also classical) in different countries and have been playing recording often with the giants of today Jazz//Pop music The material here from Nick is a fresh wave of love and knowledge, I’ll keep studying, thanks Nick.

 

                                  Alfredo P.

If you really want to get out of the box, don’t learn from a guitarist.
I’ve been playing for my entire life. Learning different approaches from a woodwind players as a whole is the best way to really open up the fingerboard applying what you think you know to a whole other level. This exercise gets you there FAST!


Ryan Reeves
 

Really good material and excellent videos!

Just the right length to not be overwhelming--this material is so dense, it will take me years to incorporate this stuff in my playing. I will probably get the triad pairs packet soon.

 

Ivor T .

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