In this episode les benedict tells us a unique approach to doodle tonguing and we jam. Doodle studies and etudes by trombonist bob mcchesney. His most recent cd as leader and producer, chez sez, features bob mintzer, larry goldings, darek oles, and bill stewart and has received high praise. Sponsored links outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. Wheneer to drink you are inclined, or cutty sarks run in your mind, think, ye may buy the joys owre dear, remember tam o. He attended the evergreen state college in olympia, washington, where he studied history and political economy. With demostration cd bob mcchesney, richard fote on. A complete course of study using doodle tonguing for the slide trombone, with demonstration and playalong cd. Even the story covers a 28 hour period before sams birthday. Robert waterman mcchesney born december 22, 1952 is an american professor at the university of illinois at urbanachampaign as the gutgsell endowed professor in the department of communication. Capitalisms colonization of the internet, and more on.
The horn guys doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney. Doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney effortless mastery by kenny werner exercises and etudes for the jazz instrumentalist by j. The method book has been critically acclaimed and endorsed by trombonists and music educators all over the world. Hipbonemusic is proud to wrap up our 20 bone2pick series by sitting down with one of the true virtuosos of the trombone. The exercises are those that mcchesney uses for his own personal practice and shares with his private students. Technical studies for trombone sheet music mcchesney, bob.
Sam gets himself into a little hot water by making a promise that famous wrestler demo dan is coming to his party. Alex ansbergs student via skype, va bob helped me immensely to expand my harmonic knowledge and improve my technical abilities. He specializes in the history and political economy of communications, and the role media play in democratic and capitalist societies. Mcchesney is the author of several books on media and politics, professor of communication at the university of illinois at urbanachampaign, host of the weekly talk show, media matters, on willam radio, and cofounder of the media reform organization free press. Plays steve allen by the bob mcchesney quartet displays one of the many facets of allens genius, and highlights bob mcchesney s total mastery of doodle tonguing on the trombone. He hosts the program media matters on willam every sunday. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Doodle studies and etudes by trombonist bob mcchesney was first published in 1992. In the introduction to his book, doodle studies and etudes, bob mcchesney writes, doodle tonguing is a multiple tongue technique used to facilitate smooth, fast legato playing on the slide. Critically acclaimed and endorsed by the great trombonists carl fontana, bill watrous and joseph alessi, mcchesney s book and recording is an in. Also, in my version of the technique, the use of natural downward slurs is very important for clarity of sound. Ive heard a lot of younger players get too notey with it, meaning they are over emphasizing the individual notes over the feel and line.
Technical studies for trombone by bob mcchesney is a compilation of technical exercises, general playing tips, and pedagogical concepts for the tenor trombonist. These books provide an enormous amount of source material for concepts in jazz improvisation. Plays steve allen by the bob mcchesney quartet displays one of the many facets of allens genius, and highlights bob mcchesneys total. As an old hobby player i came across this just a couple of years ago and i have come halfway. Critically acclaimed and endorsed by the great trombonists carl fontana, bill watrous and joseph alessi, mcchesneys book and recording is an in. A complete course of study using doodle tonguing for the slide trombone. To give you an idea, there are chapters titled an underarm fart doodle, a barf doodle, a superhero shark doodle, etc. At the time when he was a child, he didnt know that the technique was known as doodle tonguing, and. The most common tongue type is reinhardts tonguetype two. Such is the case with our artist of the month for december, the great bob mcchesney.
Must have book for anybody getting started with doodle tonguing. Covering all aspects of the doodle tongue technique. Covering all aspects of the doodle tongue technique, this book was written for students, teachers and professionals alike. Japanese submarine i25 bobbed in the ocean swells 33 miles off the oregon coast as the submarines crew wrapped up flight preparations. Extended trumpet techniques by bil smith composer issuu. Primarily selftaught, at a young age, bob discovered a unique way of articulating on the slide trombone, called doodle tonguing. Bob mcchesney, steve allen no laughing matter amazon. It is kinda pricy, but i think its definitely worth it. Similarly, pianists may have a tendency to play continually without pause or breath. Today im going to try to guess bob mcchesneys embouchure type. He developed a technique by which he could play fast groupings of notes on the trombone that sounded like a saxophone or trumpet.
Mcchesney also writes widely for both academic and nonacademic publications. Textbooks, new and used, sportswear, school supplies, teacher supplies, and music. Complete doodle tonguing techniques for slide trombone by bob mcchesney. To address these performance challenges, the author has. Also, noninstrumentalist singers rarely display the fluid facility that jazz instrumentalists or singers who play instruments do. Share on facebook tweet on twitter translation missing. A fun and simple sentence on each page instructs what to do, such as draw a cool tree house, how will you escape from a crocodile. The boys doodle book is a great outlet for a childs imagination with illustrations of pirates, dinosaurs and robots. All original content, only found on this site, for both jazz and classical players. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Tommy dorsey is big band style jazz, swing, but a more genteel dance band style. Trombone doodle tonguing part 14 digitaltrombone free download as pdf file.
In addition to his work as a performer and studio musician, mcchesney has authored the trombone method on doodle tonguing entitled doodle studies and etudes. Technical studies for trombone by bob mcchesney youtube. They all have familiar patterns and licks that form building blocks to their solos. He has since authored what is considered to be the definitive treatise on the subject, called, doodle studies and etudes. Internationally renowned trombonist bob mcchesney is a product of the baltimore, maryland public school music programs, and is primarily a selftaught virtuoso.
This is the trombone site for both jazz and classical players. The boys doodle book is packed with pirates, dinosaurs, robots, and more, daring boys to let their imaginations run wild. Doodle studies and etudes by bob mcchesney effortless mastery by kenny werner. Technical studies for trombone sheet music mcchesney. Seen several references to it and apparently it is quite. Mcchesney robert mcchesney is gutgsell endowed professor in the department of communication at the university of illinois. Welcome to one of the largest collections of articles about trombone playing in the world. In this episode bob mcchesney talks about doodle tonguing and improvises a solo trombone piece.
Look into studying doodle tonguing for the triplets that are on the same partial check out bob mcchesney s doodle studies and. Published on sep 23, 2019 an introduction to doodle tonguing by bob mcchesney. Excellent as a daily practice manual and a lifelong resource, technical studies for trombone contains 55 pages, plus 9 pages of blank music manuscript for making notations. In 2000, mcchesney coproduced with the legendary composer and entertainer steve allen no laughing matterthe bob mcchesney quartet plays steve allen. Mcchesney is perfecting doodle tonguing in ways almost incalculable, while demonstrating unheard of body and substance into the overall sound, while still maintaining remarkable speed and clarity. Johnson fond memories of frank rosolino hearing the changes by jerry coker how to improvise by hal crook how to practice jazz by jerry coker how to play bebop by david baker intervallic improvisation by walt. The boys doodle book by andrew pinder, paperback barnes. For more than a thousand students and professional players it has proven to be an extremely valuable tool in improving fast legato skills on the trombone. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
This list is growing, and compiled from materials used in lessons, intended as a onestop substitute for leaving it up to the student to have to find on their own. Strategies to facilitate voicehand coordination for jazz. The horn guys bob mcchesney jazz solo transcriptions by. Sep 01, 2019 as a trombone player, i look to greats like carl fontana, frank rololino, bill watrous, and bob mcchesney.
Can anyone who ownshas read it share their opinions on it. Bob mcchesney, who has written a study for doodle tonguing called doodle studies and etudes which in very small steps teach doodle tonguing. Interview with bob mcchesney and larry goldings about chez sez. Mcchesney is a fantastic trombonist as youll hear in these videos and also the author of a very popular book on the jazz trombone technique of doodle tonguing. Here is mcchesney playing one of the parts for his arrangement on i love you. Throughout this recording, mcchesney addresses the dynamics issue raised by opponents of doodle tonguing, whose disclaimer they have to use a. The book also offers a section of exercises and explanations of doodle tonguing, and addresses slide movement and the variable slide grip mcchesney uses for faster playing. He starts from the absolute basics, assuming that you already have a hold on legato tonguing. This tonguing type, which is also recommended by many other brass texts and method books, is distinguished by the tongue striking the back of the upper teeth or upper gums and then arching and hovering inside the mouth according to the register being played. Bob mcchesney doodle tonguing trombone wl1pym265jlj. Doodles textbooks, guaranteed lowest prices on all campus books. Bob mcchesneys jazz solo transcriptions by rob egerton. The horn guys bob mcchesney jazz solo transcriptions by rob. Jazz etudes and duets by bob mcchesney things you need bob mcchesney.
The core skill of jazz improvisation you have probably not. Trombone books for jazz trombone, and for trombone lessons. Also, the syllables can easily be swung, so the technique is perfect for jazz. Communication politics in dubious times, and new media, old plutocracy. In addition to a 40page project book packed with more than 20 inspiring prompts and projects, this kit comes with a selection of colorful art tools designed to help anyone turn their doodles into impressive works of art. There appear to be few, if any books or resources that provide practical technical approaches for the jazz singerpianist. Robert waterman mcchesney born december 22, 1952 is an american professor at the university of illinois at urbanachampaign as the gutgsell endowed professor in the.
Doodle tonguing allows for both very fast articulation and smoothness, more like a trumpet or saxophone. As a trombone player, i look to greats like carl fontana, frank rololino, bill watrous, and bob mcchesney. His technical ability is unmatched in modern trombone playing. Mcchesney was born in cleveland, ohio to samuel parker mcchesney, an advertising salesman for this week magazine, and edna margaret meg nee mccorkle mcchesney, a nurse. Appears in 345 books from 18042006 page 79 claught her by the rump, and left poor maggie scarce a stump. Eddie daniels bob mcchesney is a virtuoso and has the gift to bring us the joy of music at the. Trombone doodle tonguing part 14 digitaltrombone scale. Budding artists or cartoonists will love these fun books that can be used as artclass supplements or fun activities. To find more books about bob mcchesney doodle studies and etudes, you can use related keywords. Now, wha this tale o truth shall read, ilk man and mothers son take heed. You will also find a selection of unique trombone books, only available on this site. If you are author or own the of this book, please report to us by. Bob mcchesney has evolved from a primarily selftaught student of the trombone into a. The book is ideal for students to professionals, whether focused on classical, jazz or commercial playing.