In big band instruction for members who have studied basic performance methods, numerous issues arise when faced with "ad-lib"(improvised) passages where the notes are not written in the part. To deal with this, I devised educational materials for learning not only through a theory-based approach,but also by acquiring the necessary skills in a practical way through ensemble playing. In these educational materials, I aimed for practice efficiency by taking up basic popular and jazz styles such as four-beat(swing),even 8ty-note,and 16th-note beats, as well as bossa nova,reggae,and funk,and with repeated minimum length sections of 8 bars that make it easy to construct phrases. The members are taught to grasp the flow of a phrase from the ad-lib starting point(★), and it is thought that this understanding will deepen with simple explanations from the instructor.
Lastly, I would like to thank drummer Yoshihiro Orita, who provided me with advice in creating the drum score.