Alfred Publishing Alfred Jazz Easy Play-Along Series Vol.2 - Easy Standards + Cd - Tous Instruments

Name: Alfred Jazz Easy Play-Along Series Vol.2 - Easy Standards + Cd - Tous Instruments
Brand: Alfred Publishing
SKU: 217687
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EAN : 9780739073131

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Essential Information About This Method
• Play-along designed for the rhythm section: written parts for piano, bass, and drums with comping suggestions to practice as if in a group setting.
• Complete learning of standards: for each of the 9 jazz standards, you will find the melody and a written jazz solo serving as a model for listening, analysis, and practice.
• MP3 audio tracks included: one demo track and one play-along track per song, with the option to practice by removing your instrument from the mix (piano, bass, or drums).
• Improvisation focus: specific tips and suggestions on each tune to improve improvisation, rhythmic placement, and jazz vocabulary.

Alfred Jazz Easy Play-Along Series Vol.2 - Easy Standards + Cd - Tous Instruments

30,30 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Summary of This Method

This method from the Alfred Jazz EASY Play-Along series stands out with its "rhythm section" approach: instead of offering only a chord chart and backing track, it provides actual written parts for piano (comping), bass (lines and walking bass), and drums (patterns and orchestration). Each standard is accompanied by the melody and a written solo, ideal for understanding chorus construction, articulations, harmonic logic, and phrasing ideas.

The included MP3 disc offers for each tune a demo version (professional rhythm section with a melodic instrument) serving as a reference to learn the theme, accompaniments, bass lines, drum parts, and improvisation. You also have a play-along version allowing each musician to practice in real conditions with the rhythm section, while removing their own part from the mix to take the lead. The book's parts can also be used as arrangements for small ensembles.

The program includes: After You've Gone, Blues March, Lazy Bird, Lester Leaps In, Mr. PC, Road Song, Scrapple From the Apple, St. James Infirmary, and Summertime. An excellent resource to develop listening skills, time feel, comping, and gain confidence on jazz standards.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Edition	Alfred Jazz	Genre	jazz standards, play-along
Instrumentation	rhythm section (piano, bass, drums)	Difficulty	easy
Collection	EASY Play-Along

Questions frequently asked

Which standards are included in Alfred Jazz Easy Play-Along Series Vol.2?

The collection features 9 tunes: After You've Gone, Blues March, Lazy Bird, Lester Leaps In, Mr. PC, Road Song, Scrapple From the Apple, St. James Infirmary, and Summertime.

Does the book contain parts for piano, bass, and drums?

Written parts are provided for piano comping, bass with walking lines, and drums with patterns and orchestration. Each tune also includes the melody and a written solo.

What does the included MP3 disc offer?

The MP3 disc includes, for each tune, a demo version with rhythm section and lead instrument. A play-along version is also available to practice with the rhythm section by removing the solo instrument from the mix. The demos help study the theme, accompaniments, bass lines, and improvisation.

Is this jazz play-along suitable for an easy level?

The EASY Play-Along collection is designated as easy difficulty and is based on 9 jazz standards.

Can the sheet music be used to play in a small ensemble?

The book's parts can be used as arrangements for small ensembles, centered around the lead instrument and the rhythm section of piano, bass, and drums.