Hal Leonard Standards for Starters
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The essentials to know about this method
The essentials to know about this method
- “Play-along” approach: a collection designed to practise jazz in real-life playing situations, with audio accompaniment on CD.
- Suitable for multiple instruments: compatible with flute, violin, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone and trombone, with chord symbols for playing solo or in an ensemble.
- Intermediate level: ideal for taking your phrasing, rhythmic accuracy and harmonic understanding to the next level.
- Easy Jazz Play Along Collection: a practical format for making steady progress with clear, performance-focused support.
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Summary of this songbook
This songbook with CD from the Easy Jazz Play Along collection is designed for instrumentalists who want to practise jazz in a practical way, playing along with an accompaniment. The aim is to develop the right ensemble-playing habits while practising at home: pulse, rhythmic precision, articulation, dynamics and stylistic placement.
Thanks to its multi-instrument format (flute, violin, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, trombone) and the inclusion of a chords part, this resource is suitable for both melodic instrumentalists and accompanists. The chord charts help develop harmonic listening skills, experiment with different voicings (for guitar) and approach improvisation with greater freedom, supported by a clear structure.
The intermediate level makes it an excellent choice for conservatoire students, music school students and self-taught musicians who already have a solid grounding in reading music and technique. Working with the CD helps stabilise the tempo, refine ensemble playing and develop musicality, while becoming familiar with the codes of jazz: swing, accents, phrase breathing and the logic of harmonic progressions.
With its 168 pages, this songbook is a long-lasting resource for structuring practice sessions: rhythmic warm-up, sight-reading, interpretive work, followed by practical application with the accompaniment. A progressive and motivating approach to enriching your jazz vocabulary and feeling more comfortable both in rehearsals and on stage.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | ||
| Instrumentation | Flute, Violin, Guitar, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, Chords | Difficulty | INTERMEDIATE |
| Collection | Easy Jazz Play Along | Pages | 168 |
| Genre | Jazz | Publication year | 2012 |
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Questions frequently asked
Which instruments are covered by Standards for Starters?
The instrumentation includes parts for flute, violin, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, and trombone, as well as a chord part.
Does the collection include accompaniment for jazz practice?
A CD is included to play along with accompaniment. This allows practice of pulse, rhythmic placement, and dynamics in a group context.
What level of reading is required for this Easy Jazz Play Along collection?
The indicated difficulty is intermediate. A good foundation in reading and technique is therefore recommended to approach the scores and swing conventions.
Can guitar chords and improvisation be practiced with this book?
The "Chords" section provides readable chord charts. It is possible to work on different voicings on guitar and rely on the harmonic structure for improvisation.
How many pages does this jazz standards collection have?
The collection comprises 168 pages, published in 2012 as part of the Easy Jazz Play Along series.
