Essential Elements Blues Jazz Play Along Rhythm Book/Cd

Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to theEssential Elements for Jazz Ensemblemethod 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.

Features include;

• 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

Song titles include;

• 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