Recording artist; saxophonist; educator; and author Gary Campbell presents an effective strategy for constructing fresh-sounding melodic lines. He progresses step by step through the concept; the practice exercises; and the practical application of Triad Pairs for Jazz. Concepts include: deriving triad pairs from the most used chord-scales; determining the best pairs for various chords and progressions; practice patterns for mastery; and exploring linear possibilities. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players as an expansion of the chord-scale approach.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding book on acctingBy CustomerI highly recommend David Ostwaldrsquo;s book ldquo;Acting for Singersrdquo; for any singing actor or vocal/dramatic coach. This book has been a staple of every major University in the country for a good reason. It is a fantastic resource for anyone aspiring for success as a singing actor in either Opera or Musical Theater. As a leading Soprano for major opera companies both here abroad. I can attest to the bookrsquo;s success on a personal level. Since a student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music through my singing career. and now as a Vocal Instructor David Ostwaldrsquo;s book is always on my bookshelf as a reference. His book describes in detail the hows of singing acting as well as teaching techniques and invaluable tips on preparing for auditions and performances.My first experience working with David Ostwald was as a participant in the San Francisco Operarsquo;s Merola Opera Program. His fresh approach. creative genius and great teaching and Acting practices were a profound experience and served me for years to come in my career. Years later. as Founder and Artistic Director of OperaFest NJ and OperaFest Italia. I was delighted to see the next generation of students benefit from his great teachings with both student and professional singing actors. David Ostwald knows how to unlock singerrsquo;s emotions and translate them to the audience.There is no surprise that his book. lsquo;Acting for Singersrsquo; is such a success and that he continues to be in demand as a Stage Director. His tenures for many years as Acting Coach and Stage Director at Juilliard. Berkeley and SUNI Purchase underscore the high respect David enjoys in the Operatic University level.Claudette Peterson. Leading Operatic Soprano. Vocal Instructor. Artistic Director0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book for all stages of an operatic careerBy L. OvertonI was looking for a book for my opera workshop class which would cover everything a young singer needed to know to open up his or her understanding of this beautiful art form. David Ostwalds book is it! Not only does he give perspective on the "whole" of the process. but he gives the details to build the whole. The book is laid out in such a way that one can spend a month working on the theme of a specific chapter. or the themes in detail can be incorporated into a semesters syllabus because it builds so succinctly topic by topic. He also gives helpful suggestions to the instructors as how to keep the exercises fresh and in an atmosphere of supported exploration. His "Ten Maxims of Believable Singing Acting" could be considered the Holy Grail for those choosing to make this beautiful musical expression their livelihood. I am grateful to the friends who said to David. "You should write down all this valuable information you have gathered over the course of your career so that all may benefit from your vision and experience."0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Lucid Guide for Both Aspiring and Veteran SingersBy Stewart BuettnerI came to this wonderful book as a long-time operagoer who has marveled at changes that have taken place over the last twenty years on the stages of opera houses worldwide. especially here in the U.S.. Not only can singers act. but they can do so convincingly. In fact. some can perform in such a way they dont seem to be making the effort either to sing or to act. This is one of the chief goals of Ostwalds thoughtful and very practical book. In it. he offers a variety of different techniques and exercises meant to guide singers through roles they can inhabit from the inside out. And he does this in a completely unforced manner that inspired the former high-school actor in me to attempt a few of his suggestions. All this helps explain some of the recent performances that stand out in my memory-singing actors who could hold their own. sometimes even outshine peers on the stage of any theater in the country. A straightforward. ultimately lucid guide to both aspiring and veteran singers.
