Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1


Book Description

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.




Jazz/Blues (Songbook)


Book Description

(Jazz Play Along). 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 audio, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. For study, each tune includes audio with: melody cue with proper style and inflection; professional rhythm tracks; choruses for soloing; removable bass and piano parts. For performance, each tune also has: an additional full-stereo accompaniment track (no melody) and additional choruses for soloing. 10 tunes: Break Out the Blues * Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You * I'll Close My Eyes * Movin' Along (Sid's Twelve) * Night Lights * Reunion Blues * The Serman * Sunny * This Here.




All Blues for Jazz Guitar


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Jazz Blues (Songbook)


Book Description

(Piano Solo Personality). This second edition features piano solo arrangements with chord names for 25 bluesy jazz classics, including: All Blues * Au Privave * Blue Monk * Blues for Alice * Mr. P.C. * Now's the Time * Straight No Chaser * Tenor Madness * Things Ain't What They Used to Be * and more.




The Jazz Theory Book


Book Description

The most highly-acclaimed jazz theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of comprehensive, but easy to understand text covering every aspect of how jazz is constructed---chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scale theory, chord/scale relationships, the blues, reharmonization, and much more. A required text in universities world-wide, translated into five languages, endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, etc.




Jazz Blues (Songbook)


Book Description

(Blues Play-Along). For use with all C, Bb, Eb, and Bass Clef instruments, the Hal Leonard Blues Play-Along Series is the ultimate jamming tool for all blues musicians. With easy-to-read lead sheets and audio choices, these first-of-a-kind editions will bring your local blues jam right into your house! Each song includes two tracks: a full stereo mix, and a split track mix with removable guitar, bass, piano, and harmonica parts. 8 songs: Birk's Works * Blues in the Closet * Cousin Mary * Freddie Freeloader * Now's the Time * Tenor Madness * Things Ain't What They Used to Be * Turnaround.




Jazz Ballads


Book Description

(Piano Solo Songbook). Fresh solo piano arrangements with chord names of 24 favorite ballads in a jazz style, including: Body and Soul * I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry * Misty * My Funny Valentine * The Nearness of You * When I Fall in Love * and more.




Mandolin Blues Book


Book Description

Take your blues mandolin playing to the next level with the Mandolin Blues Book. A collection of 101 blues riffs and solos ideal for all mandolinists looking to get a good grasp of jamming the blues. The book covers all the essential tools needed to play blues mandolin. Start by learning the 40 stylistic riffs and 25 one and two bar blues riffs in multiple keys, then move on to the longer 12 bar blues rhythm riffs and extended solos. Most of the longer rhythm riffs and solos follow the standard 12 bar blues form, so they are readily applicable to the many mandolin playing styles, including country, rock, jazz, and bluegrass, to name a few. To further deepen your mandolin skills, study the major, minor and blues scales and arpeggios as well as the library of mandolin chords and blues chord progressions in all 12 keys. No book covers everything, but with some practice, you will be ready to take your mandolin, jam the blues with confidence, and show off your new skills. Audio and Video online: https://brentrobitaille.com/product/mandolin-blues-book/




All Blues Soloing for Jazz Guitar


Book Description

The most complete guide to jazz/blues soloing ever written! This comprehensive book details the sounds, elements, and approaches that make the blues such an integral part of the jazz vocabulary. Moving from blues progressions to fingerboard organization to phrasing, essential blues scales, riffs, lick development, and an array of advanced concepts and devices, including substitute scales & extended super arpeggios are covered. Throughout this process 38 solos, over 100 music examples, and hundreds of licks are featured. Written in notation and tablature.




Simply Jazzy, Book 2


Book Description

These sparkling jazzy solos will be a hit with students and their audiences, in a small group of friends around the piano or a special recital! Students will be eager to practice the jazz harmonies and syncopated rhythms.