[TPIN] It's Huge/Less Huge

[Glenn Bengry]

Rich,
 
     My order is coming, but in terms of Mike's comments, I wonder if there is a way to break up the book into a volume I and II or I,II, and III.  I don't care personally but it might just be a way to beef up orders and if the cost of all three put together is more than the whole thing, it still encourages people to buy the whole thing at once.
 
     But, by the same token, Michael, how much is a new Arban's book?  Perhaps, this book should be looked at as the Arban's for Jazz and be priced  accordingly.  I'm posing those questions to you, Rich, and those who have a copy already.  I can form my own opinion when I get my copy. 
 
     I just got my copy of Pat Harbison's book 20 minutes ago and almost wish I hadn't since I'm going to buy Rich's book.  I suppose that's just an excuse not to work some of Pat's stuff.  OK, Pat, I'll play some today and every day at least until I get Rich's book and perhaps forever more.
 
Glenn
 
> Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:06:12 -0500> Subject: Re: [TPIN] It's Huge> From: manderson at okcu.edu> To: boptism at bigfoot.com; nickmondello at optonline.net; tpin at tpin.okcu.edu> CC: > > I bought this book and have been using it myself and with students this> week. I love it. Fantastic presentation even if the notes are a little small> for my old eyes. :-)> > The exercises are a great workout and should not be limited to only those> who want to work on their jazz playing. These technical exercises are an> excellent supplement to those wishing to work on their chops, their fingers> and their transposition and sight reading skills. Even if you don't play a> lick or jazz and never intend to, this book can help you immensely.> > Rich - some constructive feedback - All my students have been excited about> the book and interested in ordering it. There is quite a sticker shock> though and most of them were quite taken aback by it. I think the book and> accompanying CD are more than worth it, but I'm wondering if you have> considered a further discount for students of teachers who have bought the> book or perhaps a bulk discount for teachers who want to see their entire> studio get the book? Also, have you considered an electronic version that> students could download for say half price? I know that opens a can of> worms, but I have students who would like to make this thing a part of their> summer routine, but they just can't afford it.> > One other comment - is there a BIAB routine that would work as an> accompaniment for the technical exercises in the first half of the book? I'd> love to do those scales and clarke studies with an accompaniment. If so,> perhaps an online supplement for those studies would be useful.> > Thank you again.> > Michael> > > _______________________________________________> TPIN mailing list> TPIN at tpin.okcu.edu> http://tpin.okcu.edu/mailman/listinfo/tpin
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