SKU: HX.292424

SKU: AX.00-PC-0016253_TX1

UPC: 038081465395.

This arrangement of Scarborough Fair looks at the famous tune in a traditional, slow rock style. It contains written solos for trumpet 1 and tenor 1, both with energetic backgrounds, and a modulation into the shout chorus. The trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Enjoy! (2:53) This title is available in SmartMusic.

SKU: AX.00-PC-0014717_TX1

UPC: 654979178651.

Classic Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue is music all students should have the opportunity to hear and enjoy. The history of this composition dates back to 1924. Since then, it's been recorded and performed countless times, and now it's your turn. Take notice that master arranger Paul Cook scores it for the younger band yet still captures the essence of this beautiful melody, all the color, and even the trademark counter-melody toward the end. With the exception of a brief tenor sax solo on the melody, it's all rich and full sounding ensemble, ideal for teaching phrasing. Flexible instrumentation along with easy brass demands and simple rhythms make this one a winner!

SKU: A0.1445189

SKU: AX.00-PC-0017238_BTX

UPC: 038081439006.

Whoa, this is the next Hunting Wabbits chart in the trilogy. As recorded by the Big Phat Band on the Goodwin CD That's How We Roll, this HW3 is fairly challenging, but well worth the effort. There are parts for soprano sax lead (alternate alto 1) and 2nd alto with piccolo (alternate 2nd alto sax-only) and solo space for soprano (alto), alto, tenor 1, trumpet 4, and trombone 1. Lead trumpet range is to written high F-sharp. This title is available in SmartMusic.

SKU: HX.245606

SKU: A0.809109

More… Jazz Licks at Your Fingertips is a sequel to Jazz Licks at your Fingertips This study contains over 80 jazz licks/phrases in several different keys. There are progressions on the ii7 - V7 in both major and minor keys. There are also major, minor 6th and 7ths as well as dominant, diminished and augmented chords. As you go on you will find licks on flatted and raised ninths, augmented 11ths and 13th chords.

Most important however, are the Application Exercises. There are six jazz etudes which contain chord progressions found in many of the jazz standards. You will have the opportunity to use the licks in measures that deal with the chords that you have dealt with in the previous section. There are parts where you are asked to fill in your own licks in between the written melody. All the material that you have just worked on in the the last section can be used in each etude. By the end of the study, you can improve on the enitre song. 

It is a unique method that I have developed over the past 50 years. If you follow the method and work on all the exercises as directed, you will take your first steps in the Real way pros play jazz. There is even accompaniment provided for each etude. There are mp4s that are available at no extra cost if you have a device that will play them. There is also accompaniment provided at the end of the book if  have musician friends play along with you. 

The process for obtaining the mp4s is explained at the beginning of the book under Application Exercises.

SKU: AX.00-PC-0017189_TX1

UPC: 038081410449.

When you hear it, you'll recognize this Count Basie composition! It has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. The trumpet range is to the F-sharp on the top line. This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM. (3:15) This title is available in SmartMusic.

SKU: A0.760536

Waltz in A minor, often designated as No. 19, is a waltz for solo piano composed by Frédéric Chopin. The waltz was written sometime between 1843 and 1848, but was not published until 1860, after the composer's death. The piece shows great sadness, while enclosing some episodes that hint at happiness and hope. The first theme of the piece uses a simple but effective melody, conveying a sad portrait, with decorative ornaments used throughout. The second theme is more interesting and lively, although it still has a certain sadness. About halfway through the piece, there is a modulation into A major, featuring a happy and joyful melody. The piece concludes with the main theme, followed by a short coda.

The Level is Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate and the duration is approximately 2.01 minutes. It could be played in any type of recital/concert.