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Patricia Brennan: MAGIC SQUARE – Composition by numbers
Patricia Brennan discusses her work "Magic Square" and her approach to composition by numbers.
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Frank Carlberg: Some Harmonic Strategies In (Jazz) Composition
Frank Carlberg discusses techniques he uses to open up harmonic possibilities for new works with a particular focus on triads, tetrachods, and other harmonic devices.
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David Caffey: The Jazz Soli: The Arranger’s Solo
David Caffey frames some techniques he uses in soli writing along with giving examples and explaining his decision making process and the origin for the techniques he uses.
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Adam Benjamin on Jazz Composition
In his essay on Jazz Composition, Adam Benjamin explores originality, practice, and methods for the jazz composer.
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John La Barbera On Arranging – Part 2
John La Barbera continues his “On Arranging” series talking about melody and pragmatic advice for composers.
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John La Barbera On Arranging – Part 1
John La Barbera’s “On Arranging” series begins with the the art of arranging and advice on “line.”