Chop-Monster 1 (3rd Trumpet)

Alfred Music Publications
Chop Monster Series for 3rd Trumpet
Level 1 is designed for junior high

A new jazz language tutor that teaches young players how to improvise in an ensemble setting while enjoying every minute. New concepts are easily covered in 10-15 minutes utilizing a "call and response" CD (sold separately). Special challenge sections are provided for advanced students.
In addition, the student books include two correlated jazz ensemble charts with open solo sections ideal for performance.

Unit 1: Finding Your Chops     
Unit 2: Creating Melodies from Chords     
Unit 3: Discovering Major Seventh Chords     
Unit 4: Exploring Minor Seventh Chords     
Unit 5: Playing the Chord Changes     
Unit 6: Experimenting with Major Scales     
Unit 7: Advancing with Minor Scales     
Unit 8: Embellishing with Chromatic Notes     
Unit 9: Putting It All Together     
Unit 10: Coming to Terms     
Unit 11: THAT'S COOL!     
Unit 12: Learning Dominant Seventh Chords     
Unit 13: Venturing into Dominant Seventh Scales     
Unit 14: Understanding the Blues Progression I--IV--V     
Unit 15: Examining the IV7 Chord and the 3rd--to--7th Interchange     
Unit 16: Feeling the Bluesy 3rd     
Unit 17: Mastering the Scale for the V7 Chord     
Unit 18: Expanding Your Range     
Unit 19: Adding More Chromatic Notes     
Unit 20: Putting It All Together     
Unit 21: Coming to Terms     
Unit 22: THAT'S RIGHT!