The General Method A New Methodology for a Tighter Big Band 大樂隊

擁有最緊密的大樂隊馬茨-霍爾姆奎斯特（Mats Holmquist）擁有 30 多年的大樂隊指揮和臨床經驗，他為演奏者和指揮制定了一套獨特而權威的大樂隊排練和演奏方法，其中包括包含約 350 個術語和定義的新語言。當每個人都瞭解了重音、時間、動態和領奏等簡單而通用的規則後，這些規則就可以應用到每張樂譜中--從而最大限度地減少每張樂譜單獨排練所需的時間，並創造出完美無瑕、緊湊的演奏！此外，書中還深入講解了以下方面的技巧和方法：設置、製作音質良好的錄音（錄音棚和現場）、處理分音器、處理旅行方面的考慮、選擇正確的演出曲目、處理樂隊中的各種個性、選擇和融合正確的人員、與成員單獨和集體合作、克服樂器技術問題和難題、分段和整體合作演奏、節奏部分責任的逐一樂器細分，等等！如果你只買一本關於大樂隊指揮和演奏的書，那就買這本吧！

作曲家: Mats Holmquist
出版社: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
難度: Intermediate / Advanced;
風格: Jazz
原文簡介:
Have the tightest Big Band imaginable! With over 30 years of experience as a Big Band leader and clinician, Mats Holmquist has produced a unique and definitive method on Big Band rehearsal and performance for both players and directors that includes a new language with around 350 terms and definitions. When everyone understands the simple and universal rules for accents, timing, dynamics, and lead playing, those rules can be applied to every chart---thereby minimizing the amount of time needed to rehearse each chart individually and creating a performance that is flawless and tight! Also explained in depth are tips and techniques for setting up, making good sounding recordings (studio and live), dealing with subs, dealing with travel considerations, choosing the right set list, dealing with various personalities in the band, choosing and blending the right personnel, working with members individually and as a group, overcoming instrumental technical problems and issues, playing together in sections and as a whole, an instrument-by-instrument breakdown of the responsibilities of the rhythm section, and much more! If you buy one book on Big Band directing and playing, make it this one!