Hal Leonard Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along -Jazz Standards
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Essential Information About This Collection
Essential Information About This Collection
- A comprehensive resource for working on jazz: a collection from the Instrumental Jazz series, designed to develop instrumental playing in this style.
- Accessible to all instruments: ideal for lessons, workshops, or to enrich your jazz repertoire, regardless of the instrument.
- Includes CD-ROM: a digital support tool to complement the study of the book's pages and encourage autonomous practice.
- Authored by two leading figures in educational arranging: Michael Sweeney and Mike Steinel.
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Summary of This Book
Designed as a practical tool to approach the language of jazz in an instrumental context, this collection is aimed at musicians wishing to solidify their foundations and gain ease with the style's codes: rhythmic placement, articulation, phrasing, and listening. Thanks to its "all instruments" format, it fits easily into individual lessons as well as group work, and serves as a relevant supplement for students following a jazz curriculum or classical instrumentalists curious to expand their vocabulary.
The book (in English) emphasizes a clear and progressive approach, with writing adapted for study and practical application. The inclusion of a CD-ROM enhances the experience: it supports reading and style work, structures home practice sessions, and anchors essential musical reflexes for jazz. With its 88 pages, this book offers ample material for regular practice, repertoire enrichment, and methodical progress in the world of instrumental jazz.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | ||
| Arrangers | Michael Sweeney; Mike Steinel | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | All instruments | Pages | 88 |
| Collection | Instrumental Jazz | Year of publication | 2005 |
| Genre | Jazz | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this jazz collection suitable for all instruments?
The instrumentation is indicated as "all instruments," allowing its use in various instrumental study settings.
Does the book Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along - Jazz Standards include audio support?
A CD-ROM is included. It supports reading practice and the assimilation of jazz phrasing at home.
What is the language of the book?
The texts in this 88-page book are in English.
Which styles are covered in this method?
The content is within the genres of jazz, blues, and soul. The approach focuses particularly on rhythmic placement, articulation, and listening. The arrangements are by Michael Sweeney and Mike Steinel.
Can this book be used in collective jazz classes?
Its "all instruments" presentation makes it suitable for group work, complementing individual lessons. The Instrumental Jazz collection emphasizes a progressive practical application of jazz language.



