Jazz Play-Along

This volume has updated information presented in a new manner that is both easy to understand and inspiring for all musicians wishing to explore the secrets of jazz improvisation. Includes chapters on scales/chords, developing creativity, improv fundamentals, 12 Blues Scales, Bebop scales, pentatonic scales and usage, time and feeling, melodic development, II/V7s, related scales and modes, practical exercises/patterns and licks, Dominant 7th tree...

Here?s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it?s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. You?ll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transpos...

Beginning/intermediate level. 11 essential jazz standards and 3 important ?workout? tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation . . . actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it?s own specific tips and suggestions on...

For ALL instrumentalists and vocalists. Recordings contain 30 extended tracks of recorded background. Great primer for learning basic skills in Major and Minor keys. Advanced players will want to work on ?double-timing,? playing ?outside? and ?side-slipping? in all keys at comfortable tempos. This set will help you gain confidence. It?s designed to help any musician no matter what their level of ability. One of the most-used play-a-longs in the s...

For use with all Bb, Eb, C and bass clef instruments, the JazzPlay-Along Series is the ultiimate learning tool for all jazz musicians.With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-trackchoices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makeslearning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tuneincludes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style andinflection • Professional rhythm tracks &bu...

Probably the most important musical sequence in modern jazz! A must for all aspiring jazz players. Book contains all the needed scales and chords to each of the recorded tracks. These are written in the staff. Contains 120 written patterns that can be played with the various tracks on the recording, also includes three full pages of piano voicings that correspond to the tracks on the recording. Booklet contains a Scale Syllabus which allows you t...

Intermediate level. Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune feels great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. ...

Jazz Play-Along Volume 81 Series: Jazz Play Along Format: Softcover with CD Artist : Frank Sinatra For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultiimate 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 ...

Intermediate/advanced level. Lyrics included. Lush ballads and swingin? standards for every occasion, tastfully played by an outstanding rhythm section and made ?unforgettable? by such great Jazzmen as Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Ray Noble and Nat King Cole. A practical and enjoyable set for all Jazz players. Rhythm section is Hal Halper-Piano; Wayne Dockery-Bass; Steve Ellington-Drums.

Intermediate/Advanced Level. Eight classic jazz originals written by Miles Davis. This is a unique way to learn eight of the most popular songs of the Fifties. These tunes are considered jazz classics because most all jazz musicians around the world have learned them. And the reason so many jazz musicians have learned them is because they are all such interesting vehicles for improvising and interesting chord changes, altered bridges and logical ...

For use with all Bb, Eb, C and BC 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...

Lee Morgan is best remembered for his sassy, super-hip trumpet style, but he is also remembered for his compositional style that greatly influenced the sound of jazz in the late 50s and 60s. From the beautiful latin ballad "Ceora" to the beatnick, rockin' "Sidewinder," Lee's impact on modern trumpet and contemporary jazz writing has been extraordinary. Don't overlook this significant edition.