Hear It and Sing It!: Exploring Modal Jazz
Niemack, Judy
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This vocal jazz method is created for singers who want to strengthen technique, expand musical understanding, and confidently explore improvisation. It is ideal for jazz vocalists, choir students, educators, and adult learners seeking a structured yet engaging approach to ear training and modal practice.
The book combines clear written instruction with online audio support to guide singers through essential vocal warm ups and practical exercises. Each section focuses on developing familiarity with the modes of the major scale, supported by transcriptions, scat syllables, and accessible explanations of jazz theory fundamentals.
Regular use helps build confidence and technique by reinforcing healthy vocal habits and accurate pitch awareness. The progressive exercises improve rhythm, reading, and performance skills while encouraging creative expression. Singers are motivated to practice consistently through interactive listening, call and response patterns, and rhythm section tracks designed for exploration.
This collection is especially valuable as a music teacher resource for vocal jazz programs, ensemble coaching, and individual instruction. Choir directors and instructors can integrate the material into lessons to support improvisation, ear development, and stylistic understanding across a wide range of experience levels.
The included online audio enhances learning through flexible playback tools that allow tempo adjustment, looping, key changes, and focused listening. These features support efficient practice and help singers internalize modal sounds in a practical musical context.
A thoughtful gift for any music lover. Suitable for lessons, workshops, and personal study, this book encourages vocalists to grow musically while discovering the expressive possibilities of modal jazz.
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