Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising, on your own, with friends, or with the whole band! Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts, to play along with
Here is an exciting and unique way to learn and practice basic jazz style. Each set includes 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions demonstrated by some of the most respected jazz
These 18 songs in the swing idiom are progressive in difficulty and based on chord changes to popular standards. Each tune has a chord reference chart and includes annotations below the staves for
This is an essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons including 20 etudes based on the chord changes to popular jazz standards so players can learn to improvise over the
This method breaks new ground, unlocking the heart and soul of the most important language in jazz, creating the first true "manual" on bebop. Using some of the greatest bebop musicians as models
The Essence of the Blues provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of the blues. Perfect for study, rehearsals or classroom, this book and CD method
Over a dozen songs from the seminal composer arranged for solo instrumentalists, including But Not for Me; Embraceable You; A Foggy Day (In London Town); I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'; I Got Rhythm; I
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These collections contain 11 songs arranged for the instrumentalist wanting to play in a jazz style, without having to improvise. All of the books are compatible, with only minimal changes in the
This superb series features ten big band charts composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin, a play-along CD with demo tracks, solo opportunities, transcribed solos in the sax, trumpet, and trombone books, and
15 duets for any combination of these instruments, including: Alfie; Blue Skies; Let's Fall in Love; Star Dust; Unforgettable; When Sunny Gets Blue; When You Wish Upon a Star and more.
For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation, this book is the long-awaited third series of play-along books by Jim Snidero. Featuring 15 challenging (but not too challenging) tunes with familiar
This collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle, and gospel grooves is appropriate for individual use or in private
Solo arrangements of a dozen jazz blues tunes are featured in this collection for beginning to intermediate instrumentalists. Use the unique access code inside the book to access online audio demonstration
A dozen jazz classics complete with jazz combo backing tracks for solo instrumentalists. Titles include: Doxy; In Walked Bud; In Your Own Sweet Way; Mercy, Mercy, Mercy; Nardis; On Green Dolphin Street;
The Jazz Commandments addresses articulation and style situations that are commonly found in jazz music by introducing a set of guidelines that can be used to guide decisions regarding the
For jazz phrasing, interpretation and improvisation, this book/CD package is an exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/CD set features 21 solo etudes based on
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14 songs complete with demo and play-along tracks accessed online for streaming or download, including: Bernie's Tune; Cry Me a River; Fever; Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words); God Bless the Child;
Play along and study the tunes famously recorded by the Mu'tet featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophones, Roy "Futureman" Wooten (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) on drums, Felix Pastorius (formerly of the
The ultimate resource for studying the works of Miles Davis! Includes 50 note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded solos for Airegin; All Blues; Au Privave; Bags' Groove; But Not for Me; Bye, Bye
This is the ultimate resource for studying jazz standards and the work of Oscar Peterson! Nearly 40 full transcriptions of songs by this jazz piano master arranged for single-line C, B-flat, E-flat, and
These 13 jazz etudes review various chord qualities found in jazz tunes in all 12 keys. Areas covered include major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, dominant 7th chords, minor ii(b5) chords, tritone
Duets are a great way to learn the many skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed or practiced with a rhythm section. These duets include a