A study in michael Brecker's improvisational and solo creation techniques and application from tenor saxophone to alto saxophone
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Issued Date
2023
Copyright Date
2023
Resource Type
Language
eng
File Type
application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
viii, 44 leaves
Access Rights
open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
Rights Holder(s)
Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thematic Paper (M.M. (Music))--Mahidol University, 2023
Suggested Citation
Lyszyk, Simon James, 1987- A study in michael Brecker's improvisational and solo creation techniques and application from tenor saxophone to alto saxophone. Thematic Paper (M.M. (Music))--Mahidol University, 2023. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/115233
Title
A study in michael Brecker's improvisational and solo creation techniques and application from tenor saxophone to alto saxophone
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Advisor(s)
Abstract
There are not a huge number of studies done on Michael Brecker. In this study, I have furthered the knowledge of his style, both melodically and rhythmically. I also have shown how his style can be successfully moved from tenor saxophone to alto saxophone. To do this, I have focused upon three solos: Impressions, Midnight Voyage, and Nothing Personal. I have focused upon melodic devices, such as the use of enclosures, diminished patterns, altered scales, pattern movements, pentatonic patterns, and inside and outside playing. Rhythmic patterns have also been looked at, such as playing with the rhythm section or against it, or stressing certain off-beats. Extended saxophone technique has also been included in the analysis, such as the use of false fingering, overtones, and overblowing. Implication of thematic paper: By looking at three different solos, I have discovered some similarities in all three solos that can show a general overview of his style as a whole. This will allow other people to see what Michael Brecker’s overall style is, such as the use of sequential patterns and superimpositions. I also have demonstrated how certain techniques can successfully be transferred from tenor sax to alto sax, allowing alto players access to some of Brecker’s ideas and techniques. For this, I have mainly focused upon Brecker’s use of extended technique.
Degree Name
Master of Music
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
College of Music
Degree Discipline
Music
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University