I Got Rhythm No 47 Play Along For All Instruments Book/Cd

I Got Rhythm No 47 Play Along For All Instruments Book and CD  📚📀

Jazz Play-A-Long for All Musicians

Immerse yourself in the foundational beats of jazz with the "I Got Rhythm No 47" Play Along Book and CD, a must-have for musicians of all levels. This comprehensive Jazz Play-A-Long set is designed to explore the crucial elements of playing rhythm, a skill at the core of all great jazz performances.

For decades, iconic jazz musicians, including Charlie Parker—who famously practiced "I Got Rhythm" in all 12 keys and recorded these progressions on 28 separate occasions—have used these rhythms as the basis for innovation and improvisation. This set includes not only the written melody but also solo sections, and special slow recorded tracks that allow for a deeper understanding of the harmonies involved.

The book provides step-by-step instructions and examples of essential rhythm techniques and practices. It covers the use of various scales such as blues, diminished, pentatonic, and guides on playing the "changes," all aimed at helping you achieve a performance-quality understanding of the "I Got Rhythm Changes." 

The rhythm section features Jim McNeely on piano, Todd Coolman on bass, and Steve Davis on drums, ensuring a professional and enriching play-along experience. Whether you're learning the basics or refining sophisticated rhythmic techniques, this set offers everything you need to master the art of jazz rhythm. 96 pages. 

Song Titles Include:

Ah a bossa  
Almost like  
Bebop o rooney  
Blue top expresso  
Climbing up  
Flat tire flat tire  
Groovin  
Home court advantage  
Is this blues  
Oh yell  
Put on your thinking cap  
Slidin home  
Weaving thru changes