Studies and etudes

[bigbandbone]

Does anyone else write there own studies and etudes just to make it more interesting? I'm about 1 year into switching to full time bass bone. I play mostly big band, light pop, and pit music. The only bass bone book I've found that I'm enjoying working through is the old GW one.
I wrote this out and have been playing it daily for a couple of weeks now. I lifted the first 16 measures off of a 1953 Stan Kenton recording featuring GW then filled in the rest of the tune in the same key.
I play it twice. First as written then down an octave. It pushes me for range (both high and low), intonation in the trigger range, phrasing, and breath control.
Now I need to find another!

[AndrewMeronek]

I don't do much of that specifically in terms of writing out etudes; I tend to spend most of my writing efforts composing, arranging, and transcribing full scores.

But - yes, there are a whole lot of great melodies in jazz (and Broadway adaptations) that make for great vocalise etudes. In particular, Cole Porter wrote some real gems.

[baileyman]

I would be tempted to do on other days different keys. C comes immediately to mind. Familiar shifts move to different places and the ear learns.

[GBP]

Something of real value that many who study jazz do; learn the study in all 12 keys. I haven’t made it to all 12 yet, but the new key brings a new set of challenges but also retains the familiarity of line.

[hyperbolica]

If you're looking for more interesting studies for bass bone, try the Eliezer Aharoni book. Lots of licks in various styles. Best bass bone book for pop styles I've seen.