Hal Leonard Jazz Play Along Volume 156 - Monk Thelonious Early Gems All Inst + CD - B Flat Instruments
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Summary of This Book
With Jazz Play-Along Volume 156: Thelonious Monk - Early Gems, dive into a world where melody becomes angular, rhythm plays with silences, and harmony opens unique improvisational pathways. Designed as a reference tool for jazz musicians, this volume is aimed at those who want to work on the accuracy of Monk's style: crisp attacks, sometimes behind-the-beat placements, short and obsessive motifs, and a very personal way of making the theme "speak."
This collection naturally fits into a practice routine: learn the theme, identify characteristic rhythmic cells, then explore the progressions to build coherent choruses. Thanks to its play-along format, it becomes an excellent companion to strengthen consistency, time, and harmonic listening, whether you are a horn player, pianist, guitarist, or bassist. It is also an effective resource to prepare a set around Thelonious Monk, consolidating frequently played tunes in jams and ensembles.
Songlist:
- 52nd Street Theme
- Epistrophy
- I Mean You
- In Walked Bud
- Introspection
- Monk's Mood
- Off Minor
- Ruby, My Dear
- Well You Needn't (It's Over Now)
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Thelonious Monk | Series | Jazz Play-Along / eM Series (Volume 156) |
| Artist | Thelonious Monk | Genre | Jazz sheet music |
| Instrumentation | All instruments (Bb, Eb, bass clef, and C) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which Thelonious Monk tunes are included in volume 156?
The collection includes nine titles: "52nd Street Theme", "Epistrophy", "I Mean You", "In Walked Bud", "Introspection", "Monk's Mood", "Off Minor", "Ruby, My Dear" and "Well You Needn't (It's Over Now)".
Is this sheet music available for alto or tenor saxophone?
The instrumentation covers keys in B♭ and E♭, suitable notably for saxophones and transposing brass instruments. Versions in bass clef and concert pitch are also indicated.
Does the Jazz Play-Along Monk Early Gems include a CD?
The title states that a CD is included with the book. This play-along format allows practice of the themes and progressions of the nine tunes. The volume is part of the Jazz Play-Along / eM Series, under reference 156.
Which aspects of Monk's style can be worked on with these scores?
The scores highlight clear attacks, rhythmic rests, and short motifs associated with Thelonious Monk's writing. The work also focuses on harmonic progressions, useful for building choruses.
For which instruments is this jazz collection intended?
This edition is designed for all instruments, with parts in B♭, E♭, bass clef and concert pitch.
