JAZZ RESEARCH NEWS BULLETIN

As you may or may not know, in the early 90s we published a course by pianist/composer Mike Longo called "How To Sight Read Jazz and Other Syncopated Type Rhythms".

You can acquire this as well at a special discount if you purchase it along with the Rhythmic Solfeggio manual. Before the book was released it was tested here in New York among private students of Mr. Longo.

Over 90% of them showed a drastic improvement in their ability to sight read difficult rhythms. Nearly 50% of them went on to professional careers that were dramatically affected by the work they did with this course. Here in New York City, professional musicians are called on to sight read in various contexts as a matter of course. Frank Ponzio, a professional pianist on the New York City scene benefitted greatly by doing this work. I can't stress enough the importance of having a program of this nature at your disposal. To actually have a training program that gets the results that this one did meant everything to me in terms of the kinds of gigs I now do. This would have been next to impossible had I not done the work that the course provided.

The increase in work that opens up once you become known as a proficient sight reader will go a long way in getting rid of these fears. In New York City¹s local 802, for instance, the older musicians who are enjoying a healthy union pension right now got there through gigs directly related to their ability to sight read. Although many musicians may be able to sight read classically oriented music, the skill of reading the kinds of rhythms demanded by jazz and other contemporary sources is lacking in many of them. If this situation is something you identify with you will be able to change this in no time with this amazing manuel. Protect your reputation.

Never be criticised again because of your inability to "nail" the music quickly. If you are worried about encountering a situation in which you are required to read music that is beyond your reading ability, you can now eliminate the risk of being personally embarassed while, at the same time, enjoying an almost effortless way to improve your sight reading which is actually a lot of fun to do.

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Lately the new solfegg book has proven to be a further blessing because it has enabled me to stay in shape and be an even sharper reader. Is your reading holding you back? Have you been avoiding certain musical situations because of lack of confidence due to poor reading ability? You can be at your all time competitive edge with this amazing new training program within a few short weeks. Isn¹t it time to be accepted into that circle of musicians who can cover any gig?

"Efficiency" is something you would want other musicians and producers to associate with your name when contemplating who to hire for certain musicial situations. Following the instructions outlined in this manual can bring this reputation to you in record breaking time. Bring your reading up to date quickly and easily with exercises containing the very latest rhythmic activity from charts currently being played by today¹s musicians. Gain the respect of the top professionals in your field. It is no secret that musicians who read well have a better chance at a higher income than musicians who don¹t. You¹ll find Rhythmic Solfeggio one of the quickest ways to advance in professional music circles. Most musicians have conscious or unconscious fears about security in their later years.

Many musicians are currently reading through these exercises together while they are on the road and finding it a great way to kill time in airports or on buses. Many of them have expressed how much fun it is to sing them along with another friend. An important side benefit you will receive by doing this work is that it can actually improve your rhythmic sense because all of the exercises actually swing. You will be able to experience the "groove" contained within them providing yourself with a sense of musical balance. You encounter a wide variety of grooves and rhythms including meters like 7/4, 5/4, 3/4, 2/4 and various tempos of the traditional jazz 4/4. If you are a part time professional whose music is more or less a recreational outlet but don¹t read well enough to play with some of the rehearsal big bands in your area, you are a prime candidate for this course and relief is just around the corner. Save time. Get your reading together in record breaking time as opposed to the learn on the job method.