Alex Sipiagin

Method of Improvisation 1 & 2

In Part I of this book we have analyzed some of Alex Sipiagins preferred practice routines as well as transcriptions of some of his exceptional improvisations and outlined a method to achieve this high level of playing step by step. Part II outlines some practice examples in all 12 Keys.

The book is structured as follows:

Part I:
> In Chapter I the fundamentals of scales, arpeggios, triads and other intervals are selectively outlined, along a short description of the materials.
> Chapter II contains transcribed motifs and alicks' from some of the greatest trumpet masters from the 20cl, century, Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard.
> Chapter III is following up to the transcribed materials with developments and modifications by Alex Sipiagin, which provides insights into the creative process he employs.
> Chapter IV contains an analysis of some powerful improvisations by Alex, displaying the materials from previous chapters in action.

Part II: Contains all the exercises in all 12 keys