Stringin' the Blues is a medium-slow blues swing piece. Following the standard jazz writing practices, the triplet feel is not notated but implied. This work should be played with a heavy feel, and with the rhythmic unevenness of the swing eighth-note lines exaggerated. The swing feel affects all rhythms, while the piece explores several textures. The solo sections should feature individual students. An informational sheet is included for each instrument. The soloist can choose between two approaches. The easiest is to use the same scale throughout the solo. The more advanced option requires the student to continually be aware of the 12-bar form. In performance, have students solo at the front of the stage.
