Jazz Play-Along Volume 150-For use with all B-flat E-flat 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 included as audio files to download online 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.In this special instructional edition technical concepts used in jazz improvising are covered in detail - from scales to chord progressions to II-V-I patterns. And in true Jazz Play-Along fashion there are also plenty of play-along tracks based on common chord progressions and songs so you can apply the concepts you learn right away in context. Topics covered include: essential chord-to-scale relationships ? making music with scales ? chord tones ? adding chromatics ? other scales ? fundamental harmony ? the II-V-I progression ? advanced harmony ? ?must-know? progressions ? improvising ? modern concepts in improvising ? suggested listening.

The Alfred Jazz Play-Along series goes beyond the other play-alongs! Some of the best jazz tunes written are arranged in an educational and fun setting, with sophisticated recordings by some of the top musicians in the country. Each volume has parts for C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments and includes a sample jazz solo that is written out for you to listen to, play, and practice. The included CD has a demo and play-along track for each tune. The demo track, featuring a pro rhythm section and horn player, is a learning tool for the melodic concept, overall jazz style, and the sample jazz solo. The play-along track allows a soloist or group to learn and perform with the rhythm section. Specific improvisation tips and suggestions are included. A jazz solo is written out for each song--an invaluable asset that makes learning how to improvise easier. There is also a matching book for rhythm section featuring piano, bass, and drum parts! Nine great tunes=great jazz! Titles: Alone Together * Good Bait * How High the Moon * In Your Own Sweet Way * Invitation * It's a Raggy Waltz * Old Devil Moon * Robbin's Nest * Unit 7.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 46-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 CD this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before.For StudyEach tune includes a split track with:Melody cue with proper style and inflectionProfessional rhythm tracksChoruses for soloingRemovable Bass partRemovable Piano partFor PerformanceEach tune also has: An additional fullstereo accompaniment track (no melody)Additional choruses for soloingThis volume contains 10 Broadway favourites: Ain't Misbehavin' · Get Me to the Church on Time · I Love Paris · I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face · It Never Entered My Mind · Make Someone Happy · Old Devil Moon · Small World · Till There Was You and Too Close for Comfort.

Easy Jazz Play-Along Volume 1-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 1 includes 18 songs: All of Me � All the Things You Are � Autumn Leaves � C-Jam Blues � The Girl from Ipanema (Garôta De Ipanema) � On GreenDolphin Street � Satin Doll � There Will Never Be Another You � and more.

This set contains the essence of modern music and is considered by most musicians to be some of the most important music of this century. Bebop is the music of the future! Ten Charlie Parker songs that truly represent the Bebop Era. This is truly a bebop rhythm section and they make the songs sing! This is a tremendous way to learn ten songs by the master musician, Charlie Parker. The songs have all become well known jazz standards that are essential for every jazz player to know. There are blues, “Rhythm” changes, alternating latin/swing, fast, and standard 32 bar songs in this outstanding collection. Learn from the master! The recorded back-up rhythm section is Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; and Ben Riley, drums. Now’s The Time - Donna Lee - Billie’s Bounce - Dewey Square - Yardbird Suite - Ornithology - Confirmation - Scrapple From The Apple - Thriving From A Riff - My Little Suede Shoes