I've created a fun project

[CEB]

I got out some manuscript paper and have started writing putting together some Jazz-type arrangements.

The first one is basically 'So What' from the Kind of Blue album. I am putting together simplified melody lines all kept in the lower octave ranges for my 12 year trumpet player. She is actually playing cornet cause it fits her small hands better. I also think it is easier to blow than my old school trumpet I offered her when she joined band.

My goal is record about a half dozen of these. I wish I had done this back when my 15 year old first started learning sax. Going to try to use alot of C dorian minor lines.... no sharps or flats for my little one.

I just need to think of 5 more songs I can simplify but still will sound cool.

I don't know why I posted this. If any of you have kids and have have never done this I think it would be a nice thing to try. I wish I had done this when my boy started. He still plays I need to score a sax part I guess.

Have a great weekend.

Edited September 18, 2009 by CEB

[Walt Richmond]

I don't have any kids, but it sounds cool! Have fun!

[ep1str0phy]

I've been doing something akin to this, although using much less "hip" repertoire, with my little guitar students (just transcribed the Harry Potter main theme so that an 8 yo could practice reading in G major). Simplifying melody like this is hard when trying to keep the music interesting.

First thing that comes to mind (in addition to some of the other Kind of Blue tracks)--"Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise" (at least the "A"--transposed. It's a strong melody on its own).

[AllenLowe]

I was thinking, Klactovedesteene -

[Free For All]

I was thinking, Klactovedesteene -

Although you have to be able to spell it before you're allowed to play it.

[AllenLowe]

forwards AND backwards -

and next, my children, we shall teach you about Moose The Mooche -

Edited September 22, 2009 by AllenLowe

[CEB]

Does anyone know what the minimum I would have to spend to be able to do mulit tack recording on my home computer and burn to CD, given that I have a PC with a burner? I have never been into home recording.... except for the occasional cassette practice tape.

Thanks everyone.