Modern: Jazz Voicings: Arranging For Small And M...

Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and Medium Ensembles , by Ted Pease and Ken Pullig , is a foundational text from the Berklee College of Music that focuses on the transition from traditional, third-based (tertial) harmony to more sophisticated "modern" textures. It is designed for arrangers and performers looking to write for groups of three to six parts, emphasizing color, character, and professional sophistication. 🎹 Core Arranging Techniques

The book is heavily used in Berklee's "Chord Scales" course and is built for active study.

: Understanding which scales correspond to specific chords to derive "allowable" tensions. Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and M...

: Building chords in fourths to create an open, modern sound.

: Selecting specific 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths to define the "flavor" of a chord without causing ambiguity. 🎼 Structural Organization Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and Medium

: An online audio component (originally a CD) includes recorded examples of the techniques being performed.

The text follows a logical progression, starting with prerequisites and moving into complex multi-part writing. : Understanding which scales correspond to specific chords

: Review of pitch notation, scales, and basic chord spelling.