The General Method A New Methodology for a Tighter Big Band 大乐队

拥有最紧密的大乐队马茨-霍尔姆奎斯特（Mats Holmquist）拥有 30 多年的大乐队指挥和临床经验，他为演奏者和指挥制定了一套独特而权威的大乐队排练和演奏方法，其中包括包含约 350 个术语和定义的新语言。当每个人都了解了重音、时间、动态和领奏等简单而通用的规则后，这些规则就可以应用到每张乐谱中--从而最大限度地减少每张乐谱单独排练所需的时间，并创造出完美无瑕、紧凑的演奏！此外，书中还深入讲解了以下方面的技巧和方法：设置、制作音质良好的录音（录音棚和现场）、处理分音器、处理旅行方面的考虑、选择正确的演出曲目、处理乐队中的各种个性、选择和融合正确的人员、与成员单独和集体合作、克服乐器技术问题和难题、分段和整体合作演奏、节奏部分责任的逐一乐器细分，等等！如果你只买一本关于大乐队指挥和演奏的书，那就买这本吧！

作曲家: Mats Holmquist
出版社: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
难度: Intermediate / Advanced;
风格: Jazz
原文简介:
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!