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

: Using seconds to create dense, "crunchy" harmonic textures.

: End-of-chapter exercises designed for home use or classroom assignments.

The text follows a logical progression, starting with prerequisites and moving into complex multi-part writing. Modern Jazz Voicings: Arranging for Small and M...

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

: Selecting specific 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths to define the "flavor" of a chord without causing ambiguity. 🎼 Structural Organization : Using seconds to create dense, "crunchy" harmonic textures

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

: Understanding which scales correspond to specific chords to derive "allowable" tensions. The book is heavily used in Berklee's "Chord

: Stacking a triad from one key over a different root or chord to add complex tension.