ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS JAZZ PLAY-ALONG THE BLUES
Bb Eb and C Instruments
Series: Instrumental Jazz
Level: 2
Format: Softcover and CDROM
Composer: Various
Arranger: Michael Sweeney, Paul Murtha
All Blues • Bags' Groove • Blue 'N Boogie • Blue Monk • Blues In Frankie's Flat • Blues In The Closet • Cold Duck Time • St. Louis Blues • Straight No Chaser • Tenor Madness
(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)
Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself, this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in your computer, ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.
Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues - Bags' Groove - Blue 'N Boogie - Blue Monk - Blues in Frankie's Flat - Blues in the Closet - Cold Duck Time - St. Louis Blues - Straight No Chaser - Tenor Madness.
- 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
Item #: 000842360
UPC: 884088272234
MPN or ISBN: 9781423462613
Size: 12" x 9"
Pages: 88
Stock #: HL00842360