Contemporary Techniques, v.2 - Against the Grain Playing
By jazz trombonist David Baker. Part 2 of a 6 volume series. The title refers to the ability of the trombone to produce scales/intervals via lip slur by moving the slide opposite the direction of the line (out & up, in & down). The book is essentially alarge compilation of written-out scales and arpeggios with positions indicated so that the player produces the line via lip slur with minimal changing of slide direction. Scales are "jazz" and include Lydian Diminished; Gypsy Minor; Minor 13th; Blues andothers. Includes a short discussion of "Fretted" playing. 78 pages. -cdp