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I read, in the "original question", that he wanted to be explained how saxes should sound. In fact: "all the saxes playing the same thing in their various ranges etc.. or can I have one playing rhythm, one incorporating the bass part, one harmonizing the melody etc, or maybe that gets too muddy sounding... ?" If I understood incorrectly, I kindly apologize. :blush:

Download doPDF. It creates a virtual printer on your pc and, when you click on "Print" in your productivity software (whatever... from Sibelius to MS Word) it generates a pdf of your document. I usually use it on Finale.:)

I think the book wants only to show the scales, without giving any prominence to the key. A dorian mode that starts from C is in Bb major, a phrygian mode that start from C is in Ab major, etc. Anyhow, I believe that this approach is more useful in guitar or el. bass studies, where positions, expecially for dummies, play a very important role.

Thanks Matt :) I was just looking for information about freelance jazz/pop/rock arrangers and working with/for them :)

Hi, It's the first time I post here :) I'm Francesco, 23 years old, an italian final-year student of electric bass / composing / arranging in a great music/theater academy based in Rome. And sorry for my english, I hope you'll understand! :D After a lot of years spent with music theory, composing and arranging techniques, I am looking to work as an arranger, but, you know, with a CV that has almost only education infos, it's a little bit hard. Many people suggested me to start working as a "ghost arranger" for an established composer/arranger (which could be considered, for example, like an "internship"), then, when I am "ready" to work alone, to start my freelance-arranger career. But I need some answers about this kind of job: - Can I work from Italy as a ghost arranger for an arranger based in a random country, right? I hope this work could be done through internet... - How should I introduce myself to the established arranger? Should I attach a score, a home-made mp3, or a midi file to the cover letter? - Is this one a good idea, in your opinion, to convert a sum of academical experiences into a real job, or should I begin to work as my own boss as soon as possible? I would really appreciate your advice, and thanks for your time! Francesco :)