Platinum Unison Packs
We’re doing something different for jazz band. PlayTheGroove (PTG) offers a new series of charts and teaching methods of current jazz and world jams. “Platinum Unison Packs” (PUPs) are crafted to work for any instrumentation from 3 to 25 or more players. PTG offers inclusivity; all students engage in a modular, flexible, unified learning experience. We embrace student-led practices for all instrumentations and emphasize modern learning objectives and competencies. Performing is one goal, along with addressing the individual and the creative process. And wait till you hear the content of current jazz and world jams––it’s not like anything you’ve heard for school groups we guarantee it!
You can use these packs for:
- Daily Rehearsals and Warm-ups
- School Jam Sessions, Performances & Events
- Music Competitions & Festivals
- Private Lessons
- Play-along Home Practice
- Home Schooling
- Auditions
- Jazz Theory and Improvisation Activities
- In-Class, Blended, and Remote Teaching
The benefits of Platinum Unison Packs include:
- Everyone plays the melody and rhythm
- Flexible to encourage student led ensembles
- Customizable for 3 to 30+ players
- Stronger emphasis on rhythm section
- Creative arrangement options
- Varied part difficulty for mixed skill levels
- Educational strategies to increase musician capability
- Star parts for all instruments w/ chords above all measures
- Parts crafted to emphasize Melody, Harmony and Rhythm
- Explore and discover current jazz and global jams (great for ethnic studies)
- Sheet music closely follows the recordings
Platinum Unison Packs include:
Teacher Reference Elements & Guidelines:
- Sheet music for all Western instruments with an expanded rhythm section
- Original CD-MP3 with count off
- Consistent format - each tune has the same part list and resource elements
- Student-led, inquiry based framework for exploring and rehearsing the tune
- Fully cleared music for education
Musical Parts: (each chart is the same):
- Master Rhythm Part – Melody, Bass (Utilitarian C part, alt teacher score)
Melody - Horns/Woodwinds Strings (unison based):
- C Treble Clef
- Eb Instruments
- C Bass Clef
- F Instruments
- Bb Instruments
- Viola
Piano/Keyboards:
- Piano Melody - Emphasis on Chordal Comping and Melody
- Piano Chordal - Emphasis on Chordal Comping and Bass Line
Vibes:
- Vibes Melody
- Vibes Chordal/Rhythm
Guitar (all w/ TAB):
- Guitar Melody
- Guitar Chordal/Rhythm
Bass:
- Bass Clef Full Part
Drums/Percussion:
- Full Drum Part
- Three Percussion Parts for all songs
Contact Us:
We welcome your comments and
suggestions at: [email protected].
Questions and complimentary coaching:
Richard Frank
818.427.5500
[email protected]
