Title: Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - The Blues: Bb, Eb and C Instruments
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Publication Date: 2012
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1423462610
ISBN 13: 9781423462613
Binding: Misc.
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 0.8 pounds

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Synopsis

This jazz play-along songbook, featuring sample solos by jazz educator Mike Steinel, is designed for developing musicians who want to build confidence in improvisation through authentic blues repertoire. Created for Bb, Eb, and C instruments, it is best suited for Level 2 players and works effectively as both a classroom supplement and a standalone resource for individual practice.

With recordings by professional jazz musicians and guided sample solos, players gain a clear understanding of phrasing, tone, and stylistic nuance essential to jazz performance. The structured play-along approach helps bridge the gap between learning scales and creating expressive, musical solos in real playing situations.

The book includes 10 well-known blues standards presented in standard notation, along with written sample solos that demonstrate how to construct melodic ideas. A play-along CD-ROM provides two listening options for each track: a full performance with melody and a rhythm section-only version for practice. The included tempo adjustment software allows musicians to slow down or speed up recordings, making it easier to learn at a comfortable pace and gradually build fluency.

Beyond melodies, this resource supports deeper musical understanding through rhythm section insights, including bass lines, piano voicings, and drum patterns. These elements help players internalize groove, harmony, and ensemble interaction, making practice sessions more engaging and musically complete. Whether used in rehearsals, lessons, or solo practice, it encourages creativity while reinforcing core jazz skills.

Song List
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

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Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.

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