Wise Publications Play Along Blues With A Live Band + Audio - Alto Sax
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Summary of This Book
Designed for alto saxophonists who want to play blues with real stage feeling, this collection brings together 10 carefully arranged classics to highlight the melodic line, inflections, and swing characteristic of the genre. The goal is simple: to enable you to work on the style (attack, tone control, rhythmic placement, dynamics) while staying focused on musicality.
The provided Audio perfectly complements the sheet music: you have demo tracks to hear a reference interpretation, then backing tracks with the band to practice, rehearse your choruses, stabilize the tempo, and improve your timing. Thanks to the code included with the Audio, you can also download the complete band scores for free, a real plus for organizing rehearsals, preparing auditions, or putting together a small blues set as an ensemble.
Titles:
Baby What You Want Me To Do [Reed, Jimmy]. Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad) [Walker, T-Bone]; Hi-Heel Sneakers [Tucker, Tommy]; I'd Rather Go Blind [James, Etta]; Need Your Love So Bad [Fleetwood Mac]; Please Send Me Someone To Love [Mayfield, Percy]; Sweet Home Chicago [Johnson, Robert]; The Lady Sings The Blues [Holiday, Billie] [Nichols, Herbie]; The Thrill Is Gone [King, B. B.]; Wang Dang Doodle [Taylor, Koko]
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | alto saxophone | Genre | blues sheet music |
Questions frequently asked
Is this method suitable for alto saxophone?
The collection is written for alto saxophone and gathers blues sheet music dedicated to this instrumentation.
Does the book include playbacks for alto saxophone?
The provided audio includes demo tracks serving as interpretation references. Accompaniment tracks with the band allow practicing tempo, solos, and timing.
How many tracks are included in Play Along Blues With A Live Band + Audio - Alto Sax?
Ten blues classics are included, such as Sweet Home Chicago, The Thrill Is Gone, and Wang Dang Doodle. The program also features I'd Rather Go Blind and Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad). The pieces are arranged to highlight the melodic line and swing.
Is it possible to get sheet music for the other band instruments?
A code included with the audio grants access to free downloads of the full band scores. This resource allows organizing ensemble rehearsals or preparing a blues set.
Which styles can be worked on with this blues collection?
The tracks cover blues, with references drawn from jazz and soul. The work focuses notably on attack, tone control, rhythmic placement, and dynamics.
