Blue Mitchell solo in 12 keys

ebjazz · 01-10-2006, 02:18 AM

Blue Mitchell trumpet solo on “I’ll Close My Eyes” in 12 keys with analysis

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"I'll Close My Eyes" is a very tasty trumpet solo by the understated and underrated Blue Mitchell. It is an excellent study piece in the use of standard modes such as major, dorian and mixolydian as well as harmonic minor. The solo also demonstrates fine use of chromatic passing tones. By practicing this solo in the 12 keys available on the website, the jazz student will develop a natural feel for using chromatic passing tones.

This can also be useful as a range builder for trumpet, adding a half-step each week or so.

"I'll Close My Eyes" is taken from the CD Blues Moods which is an excellent jazz trumpet CD.

talcito · 01-10-2006, 09:15 AM

Thanks for sharing this with us! This has always been one of my favorite solos--nice to have it printed in all the keys. That CD is a really great recording---He was so young when he recorded this and I believe had not been playing the trumpet for very long when he recorded this.

brian moon · 01-10-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ebjazz

Blue Mitchell trumpet solo on “I’ll Close My Eyes” in 12 keys with analysis

This is my Music & Tumpet page http://www.bolvinmusic.com/mandt.html

Thanks for all your hard work, Eric. Great stuff!

Tom_MacNiven · 01-17-2006, 04:51 PM

Hi there Eric! I'm enjoying playing your transcription but I wondered if you have left out all the articulation on purpose? Perhaps to encourage the student to listen to the recording more? Also, when I try to print different keys other than G I get everything but the lines of the staves and the stems of the notes. Do you know what could be causing this? It looks fine on acrobat, it's just when I try to print.

Thanks for giving this gift to us!

Cheers,

Tom.

Tootsall · 01-17-2006, 05:19 PM

Eric, great stuff! And "Welcome" to TM! Be sure to enter the Eclipse contest; the price of admission is just your imagination.

ebjazz · 01-19-2006, 02:17 PM

As far as the articulation goes, you're right. I think jaz players need to develop instinctual articulation styles.
You may need to check a box on your printer pref or setup that allows your computer to see the font. Since we probably have different computers and printers, that
s about all I can suggest.

Thanks!!

Tom_MacNiven · 01-19-2006, 03:06 PM

Hi there Eric!

Thanks for that I'll check the preferences and stuff. I'm not very good with software other than music programs you see.

Cheers,

Tom.

01-10-2006, 02:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
ebjazz New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 45	Blue Mitchell solo in 12 keys Blue Mitchell trumpet solo on “I’ll Close My Eyes” in 12 keys with analysis This is my Music & Tumpet page http://www.bolvinmusic.com/mandt.html "I'll Close My Eyes" is a very tasty trumpet solo by the understated and underrated Blue Mitchell. It is an excellent study piece in the use of standard modes such as major, dorian and mixolydian as well as harmonic minor. The solo also demonstrates fine use of chromatic passing tones. By practicing this solo in the 12 keys available on the website, the jazz student will develop a natural feel for using chromatic passing tones. This can also be useful as a range builder for trumpet, adding a half-step each week or so. "I'll Close My Eyes" is taken from the CD Blues Moods which is an excellent jazz trumpet CD.
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01-10-2006, 09:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
talcito Piano User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 300	Thanks for sharing this with us! This has always been one of my favorite solos--nice to have it printed in all the keys. That CD is a really great recording---He was so young when he recorded this and I believe had not been playing the trumpet for very long when he recorded this.
talcito Piano User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 300

01-17-2006, 04:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tom_MacNiven Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Brand: Eclipse Posts: 50	Hi there Eric! I'm enjoying playing your transcription but I wondered if you have left out all the articulation on purpose? Perhaps to encourage the student to listen to the recording more? Also, when I try to print different keys other than G I get everything but the lines of the staves and the stems of the notes. Do you know what could be causing this? It looks fine on acrobat, it's just when I try to print. Thanks for giving this gift to us! Cheers, Tom.
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01-19-2006, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
ebjazz New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 45	As far as the articulation goes, you're right. I think jaz players need to develop instinctual articulation styles. You may need to check a box on your printer pref or setup that allows your computer to see the font. Since we probably have different computers and printers, that s about all I can suggest. Thanks!!
	__________________ Eric Bolvin Internet lessons The Really Big Student Songbook The Arban Manual Tongue Level & Air www.BolvinMusic.com 408.236.2009

01-19-2006, 03:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tom_MacNiven Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Brand: Eclipse Posts: 50	Hi there Eric! Thanks for that I'll check the preferences and stuff. I'm not very good with software other than music programs you see. Cheers, Tom.
	__________________ Eclipse Artist Eclipse LS Eclipse XLR Bach Strad Flugel Model 183 - Eclipse Red bell Flugel coming soon www.eclipsetrumpets.com The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - www.snjo.co.uk

01-17-2006, 05:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Eric, great stuff! And "Welcome" to TM! Be sure to enter the Eclipse contest; the price of admission is just your imagination.

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