(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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| List | $15.99 |
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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| List | $9.99 |
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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| List | $12.99 |
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
Also available: Play-along tracks! See HL00240535 below for more info.
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| List | $29.99 |
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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| List | $15.99 |
(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
MORE»
| List | $15.99 |
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
MORE»
| List | $15.99 |
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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| List | $29.99 |
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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| List | $15.99 |
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
Also available: Play-along tracks! See HL00240535 below for more info.
MORE»
| List | $29.99 |
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
Also available: Play-along tracks! See HL00240535 below for more info.
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| List | $27.99 |
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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| List | $36.99 |
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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| List | $39.99 |
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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| List | $38.00 |
