Book and 4 CDs!!! For all instrumentalists wishing to improve their "time", sharpen their harmonic awareness, or just experiment with different rhythm section configurations. The best way to develop ""good time"" is to play with musicians who have good time; musicians like Adam Nussbaum and Jay Anderson. This 4-CD SET includes 15 play-a-long tracks of various tempos and styles based on the changes to well-known standards. Each CD has a different mix, allowing maximum versatility as follows: CD #1 is a split track with bass on one channel and drums on the other. CD #2 is Bass Only on both channels. CD #3 is Drums Only on both channels. CD #4 is Piano on both channels, bass on the left, and drums on the right. Bassists will love playing with drums-only CD. Drummers will love playing with the Bass-only CD. Pianists and Guitarists will enjoy soloing or comping with any of the first three mixes. Horn Players will enjoy playing with any of the CDs. Many jazz groups over the years have had success with pianoless or bassless or drumless groups, such as Gerry Mulligan and Sonny Rollins. Bass and drum accompaniment (without guitar or piano)leads to better hearing, enhanced harmonic awareness, and an overall freer sound. The lack of a comping instrument also allows the mind to concentrate more on playing with a good time feel. This versatile, first-of-its-kind play along is sure to become a favorite. Tune List {Song titles in ( ) have similar harmonic formulae}: 1. Relaxin' (F Blues) 2. Runnin' & Gunnin' (I Got Rhythm) 3. Soulful Times (Old Folks) 4. Mr. Alex (Cantaloupe Island Type Tune) 5. Peaceful Ideas (Soul Eyes) 6. A Little Stop-time (Blues w/bridge) 7. A Blessing In Disguise (Body & Soul) 8. I Remember Grant (Grant Green Bossa) 9. An April Recall (Medium tempo) (I Remember April) 10. What's Your Hurry (Elvinish Pedal) 11. No Smokin' In Here (Bb Blues w/new changes) 12. Catchy Waltz (Stella by Starlight in 3/4) 13. An April Recall (Fast tempo) (I Remember April) 14. Clear As A Bell (Impressions) The acoustic, Straight-Ahead Jazz of GOOD TIME! Volume 114 (Jamey Aebersold Jazz, 81 pages, $19.95) by JAMEY AEBERSOLD comes with sheet music, an introduction by Jazz trumpeter PAT HARBISON, and four CDs to play along with in order to learn the concept or to reinforce. The CDs repeat each of the book

Intermediate/Advanced. 2 CDs and book. Pianist Steve Allee creates an intimate setting with singer-sensitive solo piano accompaniment for 12 of the greatest ballads every written. Each song is recorded in 2 keys - one for lower voices and one for higher voices - ensuring all singers, men and women, can find the best key for their voice! Selected songs are presented in two tempos (ballad and medium tempo) on separate tracks, adding excitement and variety to these time honored classics. Melody, lyrics, and chord changes are clearly presented in the book and the pianist on the CD provides singer-friendly intros and voice leading, making it easier to find the melody. Note: The book contains C parts only - no transposed parts for Bb, Eb, or bass clef instruments, but horn players will love playing and practicing in singer's keys. Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (solo piano) Songs and Keys(High/Low): Body and Soul (C/A); When I Fall In Love (Eb/C); I Can't Get Started (Bb/G); I Could Write A Book (Bb/Ab); Embraceable You (F/Db); Love Is Here To Stay (Eb/C); I Only Have Eyes For You (A/G); I Didn't Know What Time It Was (F/D); Dancing In The Dark (Eb/C); I Thought About You (C/Bb); Someone To Watch Over Me (C/Ab); Where Or When (Eb/C). Includes: Body And Soul I Can't Get Started Dancing In The Dark I Didn't Know What Time It Was Embraceable You I Only Have Eyes For You I Could Write A Book I Thought About You Love Is Here To Stay Someone To Watch Over Me When I Fall In Love Where Or When.

Soaring melodies, stirring harmonies, and poetic lyrics defined the enchanting ballads of the last century. This historic collection, a natural progression from the popular Volume 32 - ""Ballads"", represents one dozen passionate standards from the golden age of song writing. Includes lyrics. Rhythm Section: Harry Pickens (Piano); Tyrone Wheeler (Bass); Jonathan Higgins (Drums) Includes: Body & Soul I Can't Get Started Dancing In The Dark I Didn't Know What Time It Was Embraceable You I Only Have Eyes For You I Could Write A Book I Thought About You Love Is Here To Stay Someone To Watch Over Me When I Fall In Love Where Or When.

Intermediate/Advanced . 12 exciting jazz/rock and fusion tracks composed and performed by well-known keyboardist Dan Haerle. These tracks were recorded with a REAL drummer, giving them the important "human" touch often missing in all-electronic play along tracks. End the frustration of downloading feeble sounding mpgs full of glitches and spyware. Here's the real thing; exciting, full sounding tracks with a big presence!!! Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle (keyboards & Synth Basses); Mike Myers (acoustic drums & percussion) Includes: The Cat From Caracas Samba de Luvsme Crib Chimp The Slither The Spirit Soars Back On The Track Rising Star The Essence Breather I've Got It It Takes Two Pentatonic.

Intermediate/Advanced. 24 beautiful, well-known standards in keys comfortable for most FEMALE singers. The first class rhythm section plays each song with special sensitivity and with the singer in mind, including intros that help orient the singer to the first melody note. Special stereo separation allows piano playing vocalists to eliminate the piano track and play/sing along with just bass and drums. Book includes lyrics written over the melody notes, piano cues, and chord changes in C (Note: this book does not contain transposed parts for Bb, Eb, or bass clef instruments like our other play-a-longs.). Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (p); Tyrone Wheeler (b); Jonathan Higgins (d) Songs and Keys: It Had To Be You (Eb); Misty (C); Time After Time (Ab); Stars Fell On Alabama (Ab); September In The Rain (C); I Cover The Waterfront (Eb); Days Of Wine And Roses (C); Stardust (Ab); But Not For Me (Bb); That's All (Ab); Summertime (D-); My Funny Valentine (C); I Thought About You (C); Body And Soul (Bb); Alone Together (C); Skylark (C); Bye Bye Blackbird (C); You Go To My Head (C); East Of The Sun (Eb); What's New (G); What Is This Thing Called Love (G); Fools Rush In (G); A Foggy Day (C); Love For Sale (F-). Includes: It Had To Be You Misty Time After Time Stars Fell On Alabama September In The Rain I Cover The Waterfront Days Of Wine And Roses Stardust But Not For Me That's All Summertime My Funny Valentine I Thought About You Body And Soul Alone Together Skylark Bye Bye Blackbird You Go To My Head East Of The Sun What's New What Is This Thing Called Love Fools Rush In A Foggy Day Love For Sale.

Intermediate/Advanced. Think Play-A-Longs and free jazz don't mix? Think again! Kenny Werner, author of the best-selling "Effortless Mastery" has put together a fantastic set that breaks down traditional boundries of rhythm, melody, and harmony to present a blank canvas of sounds, pulses, and colors to excite imagination. Book details ways to use this set to open new avenues of musical discovery. Rhythm Section: Kenny Werner (p); Jahannes Weidenmueller (b); Ari Hoenig (d & Asst. Percussive Enhancements) Includes: Random Sequence Piece Just Sound Piece Short Note Piece Cascading Notes Harmonic Piece Free Rhythmic Groove Drone In E Time, No Changes Fast Time With No Changes Unaccompanied Drums Unaccompanied Bass Piece Unaccompanied Piano Piece A Prayer In C Minor.

Intermediate. After much debate, it seemed only fitting that Volume 100 should celebrate the music of the great innovators who started it all. Recorded in an authentic style, there is a purity to these songs that is refreshing to the ear and makes them fun to play, and a ""bounce"" that is seldom heard in today's modern styles. You'll love it! Special Stereo Separation on the CD has the Piano, Bass, and Drums on the right channel and Banjo, Bass, and Drums on the left. This allows anyone with a balance control on their stereo the option of eliminating either the piano or banjo from the recording simply by turning one track off - great for pianists and guitarists who want to ""sit in"" as well as for horn players who want to ""mix-up"" the rhythm section now and then. Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (p); Scott Henderson (banjo); John Goldsby (b); Rob Rawsthorne (d) After You've Gone Alexander's Ragtime Band Bill Bailey Chicago Darktown Strutter's Ball Indiana Limehouse Blues Margie Royal Garden Blues Saint James Infirmary St. Louis Blues That's A Plenty The Sheik Of Araby Tiger Rag Way Down Under In New Orleans When The Saints.

Roscoe Beck, one of today's leading authorities on the blues bass style, guides you through everything you need to know to begin mastering blues bass. Lessons include the 12-bar blues progression, technique and hand position, classic bass lines, shuffle, slow, and minor blues, equipment and sound, and alternative styles. Includes complete play-along tracks on CD.

Take the first step towards experiencing the fun of playing rock bass. This book & CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin laying down solid rock bass lines. Lessons include technique and hand position, classic bass lines, ballad feels, rock grooves, shuffle and boogie patterns, tapping, harmonics and double stops. Includes complete play-along tracks on CD.

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. This book & CD package will teach you everything you need to know to start playing bass. Topics include picking techniques, common bass lines, playing with a drummer, slap & pop techniques, and reading music notation and TAB. Included TNT software lets you change the tempo and key to help you practice.

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing blues music. This book & CD package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing blues drums. Topics include practice tips, note values, shuffle patterns, slow blues patterns, alternate cymbal patterns for a shuffle, hi-hat coordination exercises, bass drum variations, blues rumba, the open hi-hat sound, the "Steve Gadd Shuffle," new fill ideas, developing a groove with a bass player, four play-along charts and much more.

The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing rock music. This book & CD package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing rock drums. Topics include practice tips, note values, eighth- and sixteenth-note variations, the bass drum, fill ideas for each groove, open hi-hat technique, two-bar patterns, ride cymbal technique, rock ballads and shuffles, developing a groove with a bass player, three play-along charts, warm-ups and much more.

A wacky game of words spelled with notes on the treble and bass staves. A great way to reinforce and review notes for all ages, Wacky Words also doubles as a fun sight-reading tool. Jumbo Size is ideal for private, group, and classroom instruction. Laminated, full-color cards.

Turkey in the Straw is true hoe-down music and should be played with the energy of the square dancers. The syncopated rhythms combined with the short crisp articulations makes this a fun tune for both listener and performer. In this spirit of fun, a solo has been given to the Bass Trombone through the middle section.

Beginning with an explanation of how a bass line defines the harmonic scheme, this edition leads the player through dozens of fingerstyle arrangements. Including: Laura * Green Dolphin Street * The Shadow of Your Smile * Stompin' at the Savoy * Just Friends * Don't Blame Me * Nobody Does It Better.