(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)
At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, a scale/chord correlation chart, and biographical sketches of key jazz figures. And if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance! The professionally recorded audio CD has tempo adjustment software for use in your computer.
Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train.
• Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only
• Tempo adjustment software (computer required)
• Sample written solos and improvising hints
• Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns
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For all saxophones
These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level of performance wherein their accumulated skills allow them to play full-length performance pieces with a high level of musicianship and competence. As such, many states include these pieces in their all-state audition lists.
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This book assumes no prior knowledge and begins with elementary rhythmic notation. It provides a comprehensive understanding of basic rhythm and its components: the beat, pulse, time signatures, notes, rests, syncopation. For general music classes and private instruction. Assures better, quicker sight-reading, ear-training, rhythmic proficiency, and introduction to music dictation.
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Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz), Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use.
• Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach, using well-known songs
• Improvisation made easy, starting with simple two-measure phrases
• Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format
• Play-along tracks for every exercise included
• Seven full band arrangements
• Sample solos
• Jazz history and people
Book also includes My EE Library* (myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs*
* Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)
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The Omnibook has become the book to turn to when you want to master the Bird. Includes 60 solos such as Anthropology • Au Privave (Nos. 1 and 2) • Billie's Bounce • Blues for Alice • Chi Chi • Confirmation • Constellation • Dewey Square • Donna Lee • Ko Ko • Moose the Mooch • Ornithology • Scrapple from the Apple • Shawnuff • Yardbird Suite • and more. Transcribed by Jamey Aebersold and Ken Slone. Spiral-bound, with chord symbols, metronome markings, record information, and practice suggestions. “One of jazz education's holy scriptures.” – JazzTimes
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(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)
At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, a scale/chord correlation chart, and biographical sketches of key jazz figures. And if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance! The professionally recorded audio CD has tempo adjustment software for use in your computer.
Includes: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train.
• Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only
• Tempo adjustment software (computer required)
• Sample written solos and improvising hints
• Rhythm book includes bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns
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Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz), Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use.
• Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach, using well-known songs
• Improvisation made easy, starting with simple two-measure phrases
• Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format
• Play-along tracks for every exercise included
• Seven full band arrangements
• Sample solos
• Jazz history and people
Book also includes My EE Library* (Instant Stream/Download/Audio)*
* Internet access required for My EE Library
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The Omnibook has become the book to turn to when you want to master the Bird. Includes 60 solos such as Anthropology • Au Privave (Nos. 1 and 2) • Billie's Bounce • Blues for Alice • Chi Chi • Confirmation • Constellation • Dewey Square • Donna Lee • Ko Ko • Moose the Mooch • Ornithology • Scrapple from the Apple • Shawnuff • Yardbird Suite • and more. Transcribed by Jamey Aebersold and Ken Slone. Spiral-bound, with chord symbols, metronome markings, record information, and practice suggestions. “One of jazz education's holy scriptures.” –JazzTimes
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Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz), Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use.
• Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach, using well-known songs
• Improvisation made easy, starting with simple two-measure phrases
• Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format
• Play-along tracks for every exercise included
• Seven full band arrangements
• Sample solos
• Jazz history and people
Book also includes My EE Library* (myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs*
* Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)
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The Omnibook has become the book to turn to when you want to master the Bird. Includes 60 solos such as Anthropology • Au Privave (Nos. 1 and 2) • Billie's Bounce • Blues for Alice • Chi Chi • Confirmation • Constellation • Dewey Square • Donna Lee • Ko Ko • Moose the Mooch • Ornithology • Scrapple from the Apple • Shawnuff • Yardbird Suite • and more. Transcribed by Jamey Aebersold and Ken Slone. Spiral-bound, with chord symbols, metronome markings, record information, and practice suggestions. “One of jazz education's holy scriptures.” –JazzTimes
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More than 50 Coltrane classics, transcribed exactly from his recorded solos. Includes: All Blues • Blue Train (Blue Trane) • Body and Soul • Bye Bye Blackbird • Countdown • Cousin Mary • Giant Steps • Impressions • India • Lazy Bird • Lush Life • Mr. P.C. • Moment's Notice • My Favorite Things • Naima (Niema) • Spiral • Syeeda's Song Flute • Witches Pit • and more.
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52 works transcribed exactly from the recorded solos of John Coltrane, including: Acknowledgement (Part I) • Airegin • Alabama • All Blues • All or Nothing at All • Bessie's Blues • Blue Train (Blue Trane) • Body and Soul • Bye Bye Blackbird • Central Park West • Chasin' the Trane • Countdown • Cousin Mary • Crescent • Eclypso • Equinox • Giant Steps • Grand Central • Impressions • In a Sentimental Mood • Just for the Love • Lazy Bird • Like Sonny (Simple Like) • Locomotion • Lonnie's Lament • Lush Life • Mr. P.C. • Moment's Notice • My Favorite Things • My One and Only Love • Naima (Niema) • Nita • Oleo • Paul's Pal • Pursuance (Part III) • Russian Lullaby • So What • Softly As in a Morning Sunrise • Some Other Blues • Spiral • Syeeda's Song Flute • Theme for Ernie • 26-2.
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The Omnibook has become the book to turn to when you want to master the Bird. Includes 60 solos such as Anthropology • Au Privave (Nos. 1 and 2) • Billie's Bounce • Blues for Alice • Chi Chi • Confirmation • Constellation • Dewey Square • Donna Lee • Ko Ko • Moose the Mooch • Ornithology • Scrapple from the Apple • Shawnuff • Yardbird Suite • and more. Transcribed by Jamey Aebersold and Ken Slone. Spiral-bound, with chord symbols, metronome markings, record information, and practice suggestions. “One of jazz education's holy scriptures.” –JazzTimes
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A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.
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A transfer method for intermediate instruction.
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Over 50 note-for-note jazz solo transcriptions as played by the legendary John Coltrane, including: Blue Train (Blue Trane) • Countdown • Cousin Mary • Giant Steps • Impressions • Lazy Bird • Lush Life • Mr. P.C. • Moment's Notice • My Favorite Things • Naima (Niema) • Syeeda's Song Flute • and more. This spiral-bound volume featues meticulous, easy-to-read notation; chord symbols to faciliate analyzing the solos and to provide a basis for accompaniment; rehearsal letters; info on the recording from which each tune was transcribed; rhythmic styles with metronome marks; specific playing techniques such as hum, split tone and growl; an introduction on Trane; and more!
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For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included audio, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.
10 songs: Bird of Beauty • I Just Called to Say I Love You • I Wish • Isn't She Lovely • My Cherie Amour • Part Time Lover • Ribbon in the Sky • Sir Duke • Too High • You Are the Sunshine of My Life.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Exercises and Etudes for the Jazz Instrumentalist is a collection of original pieces by master trombonist/composer J.J. Johnson. Designed as study material and playable by any instrument, these pieces (the harmonies of which are based on well-known standards) run the gamut of the jazz experience, featuring common and uncommon time signatures and keys, and styles from ballads to funk. They are progressively graded so that both beginners and professionals will be challenged by the demands of this wonderful music. Published in both treble and bass clef editions, this book also includes text to guide the player, as well as a biography of Johnson.
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For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included audio, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing. INCLUDES: Desafinado (Slightly Out of Tune) • The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) • Jazz 'N' Samba (So Danco Samba) • How Insensitive (Insensatez) • Meditation (Meditacao) • Once I Loved (Amor Em Paz) (Love in Peace) • One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) • Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) • Triste • Wave.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing, jazz harmony, compositional techniques, and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The online audio includes many of the examples in the book. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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For use with all B-flat, E-flat, Bass Clef and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included audio, these first-of-a-kind packages help you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.
10 songs: Bellavia • Chase the Clouds Away • Children of Sanchez • Doin' Everything with You • Feels So Good • Give It All You Got • Hill Where the Lord Hides • Journey to a Rainbow • Land of Make Believe • Love Bug Boogie.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included audio, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing. Songs: Agua De Beber (Water to Drink) • Chega De Saudade (No More Blues) • The Gift! (Recado Bossa Nova) • Invitation • Manha De Carnaval (A Day in the Life of a Fool) • Mas Que Nada • Ran Kan Kan • So Nice (Summer Samba) • Sweet Happy Life (Samba de Orpheo) • Watch What Happens.
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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These high-quality instrumental books with online audio backing tracks include 13 themes from hit movies: An American Symphony • Back to the Future • Braveheart – Main Title • Chariots of Fire • End Credits – Apollo 13 • Theme from E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) • Forrest Gump – Main Title (Feather Theme) • The John Dunbar Theme • Theme from “Jurassic Park” • The Man from Snowy River (Main Title Theme) • Mission: Impossible Theme • Raiders March • Star Trek® the Motion Picture.
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Instrumental Solos for Worship for All Instruments
Arranged for Philip Smith, Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic Orchestra
The inspiring sounds of 10 best-loved hymns are yours for the playing in James Curnow's Great Hymns. These sacred hymns are an important part of our rich cultural heritage, and as such, are appropriate for almost any venue. Every church and school will find Great Hymns to be a valuable and enduring asset. This edition includes piano accompaniments to the instrumental folios for: A Mighty Fortress is Our God, All Hail the Power, All Creatures of Our God and King, Be Thou My Vision, Brethren We Have Met to Worship, I Sing the Mighty Power of God, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, O Worship the King, Praise to the Lord the Almighty and We Gather Together.
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For use with all Bb, Eb, C and Bass Clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included audio, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.
10 songs: Adios • Baia (Bahía) • Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) • Brazil • The Breeze and I • Poinciana (Song of the Tree) • Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) • Tico Tico (Tico Tico No Fuba) • What Now My Love • You Belong to My Heart (Solamente Una Vez).
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Improvising is easier than ever with this new series for beginning jazz musicians. The Hal Leonard Easy Jazz Play-Along Series includes songs with accessible chord changes and features recordings with novice-friendly tempos. Just follow the streamlined lead sheets in the book and play along with the professionally recorded backing tracks on the CD. The audio CD is playable on any CD player and for PC and MAC computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! Volume 4 includes 18 songs: All Blues • Birk's Works • Blue Train (Blue Trane) • Freddie Freeloader • Now's the Time • Sonnymoon for Two • Things Ain't What They Used to Be • Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West • and more.
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For use with all Bb, Eb, C, and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.
Includes 10 traditional songs: Alexander's Ragtime Band • Ballin' the Jack • Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home • The Darktown Strutters Ball • A Good Man Is Hard to Find • Royal Garden Blues • That's a Plenty • Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) • Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Good-Bye!) • When the Saints Go Marching In.
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For use with all B-flat, E-flat, Bass Clef and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included audio, these first-of-a-kind packages help you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.
10 songs: Black Frost (Grover Washington Jr.) • Chain Reaction (The Crusaders) • Chicago Song (David Sanborn) • Maputo (Bob James) • Rise (Herb Alpert) • Shaker Song (Spyro Gyra) • Silhouette (Kenny G) • Tourist in Paradise (The Rippingtons) • Turn Your Love Around (George Benson) • You Make Me Smile (Dave Koz).
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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This book features fresh settings of ten favorite Christmas carols, arranged for solo instrumentalists by today's foremost composers. Capture the essence of Christmas as you perform: Angels We Have Heard on High • He Is Born • It Came Upon the Midnight Clear • Joy to the World • What Child Is This? • and more. Piano/organ accompaniment book – does not include a CD.
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