Wise Publications 24 Play Along Standards - Alto Saxophone
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This collection is designed for alto saxophonists who want to enrich their repertoire with powerful, instantly recognizable songs and play them in conditions close to live performance. Each piece immerses you in a different aesthetic (Jazz, Blues, Soul, Gospel), ideal for developing tone, phrasing, articulation, and interpretation, while strengthening your sense of rhythm.
Thanks to the live rhythm section, you focus on the essentials: starting "in the groove," maintaining the pulse, breathing properly within phrases, and building a solo or melody with genuine musical intention. The demo tracks serve as a reference for listening and learning, while the playbacks allow you to rehearse effectively, gain confidence, and improve your timing.
A brief history accompanies each title: a real plus for situating the song, identifying style codes (swing, groove, Latin, ballad), and guiding your interpretation. Whether you are preparing for an audition, a jam session, a concert, or simply playing for pleasure, this book helps you sound more like a "musician," with a varied and highly educational repertoire.
Titles:
Chan Chan [Segundo, Compay]
(Something Inside) So Strong [Siffre, Labi]
Mas Que Nada [Ben, Jorge]
Please Send Me Someone To Love [Mayfield, Percy]
Son Of A Preacher Man [Springfield, Dusty]
So What [Davis, Miles]
The Girl From Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) [Jobim, Antonio Carlos]
Try A Little Tenderness (The Commitments) [Redding, Otis]
Need Your Love So Bad [Fleetwood Mac]
The Thrill Is Gone [King, B. B.]
Tain't What You Do (It's The Way That Cha Do It) [Fitzgerald, Ella]
Hi-Heel Sneakers [Tucker, Tommy]
Wade In The Water [Lewis, Ramsey]
Tuxedo Junction [Manhattan Transfer, The]
Crazy Rhythm [Baker, Chet]
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen [Armstrong, Louis]
Cantaloupe Island [Hancock, Herbie]
Knock On Wood [Floyd, Eddie]
Satin Doll [Ellington, Duke] [Strayhorn, Billy]
Sway (Quien Sera)
Lean On Me [Withers, Bill]
Birdland [Weather Report]
I Get The Sweetest Feeling [Wilson, Jackie]
Take Five [Brubeck, Dave]
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | alto saxophone | Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul, and Gospel playback collection |
Questions frequently asked
Is this sheet music suitable for alto saxophone?
The collection is written for alto saxophone and features 24 standards. The indicated instrumentation is exclusively alto saxophone.
What musical styles are covered in this collection?
The 24 titles cover Jazz, Blues, Soul, and Gospel styles. Pieces such as So What by Miles Davis, The Thrill Is Gone by B. B. King, and Wade In The Water illustrate this diversity.
Are there backing tracks available to practice the pieces?
The work is supported by a live rhythm section, demo tracks, and backing tracks. The demos provide an audio reference for learning. The backing tracks allow playing the saxophone parts in tempo.
Which well-known standards are included in Wise Publications 24 Play Along Standards - Alto Saxophone?
The selection notably includes Take Five by Dave Brubeck, Satin Doll by Duke Ellington, and The Girl From Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Does the collection help in working on rhythm and phrasing?
Each title is accompanied by a historical background and style markers, such as swing, groove, Latin, or ballad. These elements guide the work on articulation, breathing, and timing.
