Charlie Parker for Guitar: Note-For-Note Transcriptions and Detailed Performance Notes for 18 Bebop Classics (Paperback)

Mark Voelpel

ISBN 10: 0793587476 / ISBN 13: 9780793587476

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2001

About this Item

Paperback. (Guitar Educational). This fascinating new book will let you explore the music of one of the 20th century's most influential musicians. For the first time ever, saxophonist Charlie Parker's legendary "heads" and improvised solos have been meticulously adapted for the guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes these Parker classics complete with detailed performance notes: Anthropology * Au Privave * Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) * Bloomdido * Blues (Fast) * Blues for Alice * Cheryl * Confirmation * Donna Lee * K.C. Blues * Kim * Ko Ko * Moose the Mooche * Now's the Time * Ornithology * Parker's Mood * Scrapple from the Apple * Yardbird Suite. This fascinating new book will let you explore the music of one of the 20th century's most influential musicians. For the first time ever, saxophonist Charlie Parker's legendary "heads" and improvised solos have been meticulously adapted for the guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes these Parker classics complete with detailed performance notes: Anthropology * Au Privave * Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) * Bloomdido * Blues (Fast) * Blues for Alice * Cheryl * Confirmation * Donna Lee * K.C. Blues * Kim * Ko Ko * Moose the Mooche * Now's the Time * Ornithology * Parker's Mood * Scrapple from the Apple * Yardbird Suite. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Charlie Parker for Guitar: Note-For-Note Transcriptions and Detailed Performance Notes for 18 Bebop Classics (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793587476
• ISBN 13: 9780793587476
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Created for intermediate guitarists exploring jazz and bebop language, this educational songbook is ideal for students, adult learners, teachers, and serious players who want to study the music of one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. It supports focused practice, lesson study, and independent learning for guitarists developing advanced melodic and improvisational skills.

This detailed collection presents eighteen classic bebop compositions adapted directly from Charlie Parkers legendary heads and improvised solos. Each piece is written in standard notation and guitar tablature, allowing players to study authentic phrasing, articulation, and melodic contour. Clear layouts and carefully prepared transcriptions make complex jazz language more approachable while preserving musical accuracy.

Working through these note for note transcriptions helps build confidence and technique while improving timing, articulation, fretboard awareness, and improvisational vocabulary. The included performance notes provide valuable insight into style, interpretation, and execution, encouraging deeper understanding of bebop structure. Familiar repertoire motivates consistent practice and supports meaningful progress for serious jazz guitar study.

Song List
Anthropology * Au Privave * Billies Bounce * Bloomdido * Blues Fast * Blues For Alice * Cheryl * Confirmation * Donna Lee * K C Blues * Kim * Ko Ko * Moose The Mooche * Nows The Time * Ornithology * Parkers Mood * Scrapple From The Apple * Yardbird Suite

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