Hal Leonard The Best Of Thelonious Monk

Name: The Best Of Thelonious Monk
Brand: Hal Leonard
SKU: 56216
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EAN : 9780793587483

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Essential Information About This Book
• Faithful Transcriptions: 15 pieces transcribed exactly as played by Thelonious Monk, to capture his voicings, accentuations, and uniquely singular phrasing.
• Essential Repertoire: a concentrated selection of Monk standards, perfect for enriching your jazz repertoire and working on themes that have become essential.
• Study Tool: ideal for analyzing the writing, rhythmic cells, harmony, and placement that characterize Monk's language.
• For Playing and Understanding: a relevant resource both for interpretation and to nurture improvisation and accompaniment in an authentic style.

The Best Of Thelonious Monk

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Summary of This Book

This collection brings together 15 pieces by Thelonious Monk, transcribed "note for note" in the spirit of his performances. It offers valuable material for those wishing to immerse themselves in his universe: angular themes, sense of silence, offbeat rhythms, and characteristic harmonies. Whether you are in the process of learning jazz or already familiar with this repertoire, these transcriptions allow you to concretely decode what makes Monk's personality, and to integrate his musical reflexes into your own playing.

Contents:
Bemsha Swing
Blue Monk
Boo Boo's Birthday
Criss Cross
Epistrophy
I Mean You
In Walked Bud
Let's Cool One
Monk's Dream
Nutty
Off Minor
Rhythm-a-ning
Ruby, My Dear
Straight No Chaser
Well You Needn't

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Composer

MONK THELONIOUS

Artist

MONK THELONIOUS

Questions frequently asked

How many pieces are included in this Thelonious Monk collection?

The collection features 15 pieces by Thelonious Monk, including "Blue Monk," "Epistrophy," "Ruby, My Dear," and "Well You Needn't."

Are the scores transcribed exactly note for note from Monk's performances?

The 15 pieces are transcribed "note for note" in the spirit of Thelonious Monk's performances. The notation allows study of his angular themes, silences, and offbeat rhythms.

Which Monk standards are included in this book?

The selection notably includes "Blue Monk," "In Walked Bud," "Monk's Dream," "Off Minor," "Rhythm-a-ning," and "Straight No Chaser."

Is this sheet music book suitable for studying Thelonious Monk's style?

The content is based on 15 transcriptions to decode Monk's characteristic harmonies and musical instincts. It can serve as study material for jazz learning. Musicians already familiar with this repertoire can also deepen their understanding of his language.