SKU: BT.DHP-1033457-400

ISBN 9789043118033. International.

This fantastic new book explores a wide range of pieces and playingstyles based on many types of light and popular music. Theplay-along CD features ‘live’ musicians so ensuring a truly polishedperformance. The book can also be used to play together with akeyboard or guitar to make the works suitable for concertperformances.

Voor alle fans van de Swing & Pop = SWOP-serie presenteert Fons van Gorp een boek met twaalf fantastische ‘swops’. Op de begeleidings-cd is een swingende band te horen die voor ongekend speelplezier in de woonkamer zorgt!

Dieses Buch macht junge Musiker mit zahlreichen Stilen und Spielweisen der Unterhaltungsmusik vertraut. Mit den Aufnahmen der mitgelieferten Begleit-CD geht das Musizieren fast von selbst.Die Stücke dieses Buches können auch zusammen mit einem Pianisten, Keyboarder oder Gitarristen aufgeführt werden.

L’unione delle parole Swing e Pop ha dato il nome a questo stile musicale dinamico e tonificante: lo Swop. Questa equazione funziona altrettanto bene nel jazz e nel blues, nel rock e nella musica pop. Per scoprire, migliorare e perfezionare questo nuovo genere musicale, la collezione Swop si articola in sette raccolte distinte. Da Very Easy Swop a Work Swop (per creare un vero gruppo), lasciatevi guidare dall’accompagnamento musicale affidato ad un gruppo di professionisti.

SKU: KN.41804

UPC: 822795418040.

Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-ahead swing chart at the very easy level. Solid swing figures, blues based changes and plenty of full ensemble work all combine to create a piece that everyone can enjoy and learn from. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. A written or ad lib open solo section for blowing is included, with solo sheets provided for all. Duration 4:00.

SKU: KN.41894

UPC: 822795418941.

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band at the very easy level, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:52.

SKU: AP.1-ADV17058

ISBN 9783954810062. UPC: 805095170580. English.

In this swingin' original, K. G. Cape Town, the wind parts whirl over a repetitive bass line while drums alternate between solo and accompaniment figures. South African music merges with modern jazz sounds. A short open solo section gives everyone a chance to improvise over easy changes. Part 1 is playable by flute, oboe, violin, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, soprano, or alto saxophone; Part 2 is playable by alto or tenor saxophone; Part 3 is playable by trombone, tenor, or baritone saxophone. The compositions have been written for flexible wind ensembles, containing C, E-flat and B-flat parts. The rhythm section can be composed of bass, percussion and wind instrument. For musicians with basic knowledge of jazz harmony.

SKU: KN.41829

UPC: 822795418293.

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Featuring a strong melody, solid ensemble work and an open solo section for players to gain improvisation experience over a minor blues. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:36.

SKU: KN.41802S

UPC: 822795418026.

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody and great scoring along with many of the swing figures that are essential for young groups to learn. Though written examples are provided, the open solo section provides inexperienced players with an opportunity to explore the world of improvisation. This medium swing original is scored at the very easy level for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F parts are included. Duration 4:05. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.41800

UPC: 822795418002.

Learning music in the style of the great Count Basie Band is an essential experience for any jazz musician. This swing original features many of the components that we so often hear in the Count's music: a riff based melody, blues changes and a piano presenting the first statement of the melody. Scored at the very easy level for 5 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included. Duration 3:50. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.41848S

UPC: 822795418484.

This very easy level, straight-ahead swing chart will provide young musicians the experience of playing a composition built around modal music. Basic swing figures further enhance the teaching opportunities and an open solo section provides a chance to feature your developing soloists. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 4:36.

SKU: KN.41842

UPC: 822795418422.

It is essential that beginning jazz players gain an understanding of the swing idiom. This very easy original provides rich opportunities for teaching fundamental swing figures and also includes a spot for developing improvisational skills over the approachable minor harmonies. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 3:11.

SKU: KN.42027S

UPC: 822795420272.

This swing original features great scoring and a solid melody. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation for medium easy groups. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:40.

SKU: KN.42075

UPC: 822795420753.

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of learning opportunities. The lyrical melody features essential rhythmic swing figures and an abundance of ensemble writing assures that everyone gets in on the action. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 4:15.

SKU: KN.42302

UPC: 822795423020. 12 x 9 inches.

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and effective use of basic swing rhythms. An open solo section (written solos provided) rounds out the teaching opportunities. Duration 3:20.

SKU: AP.47510S

UPC: 038081547213. English.

A very clever chart for a younger band featuring a few sound effects. An easy swing played around 132 BPM with written solos cued for all saxes and trumpets. Trumpet 1 range is to written E-flat top space, optional flute, clarinet, and vibes parts too. This title available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: KN.41829S

UPC: 822795418293.

The minor blues is an essential song form in the jazz language. This swing chart written at the very easy level provides the perfect vehicle to introduce this important form to developing players. Featuring a strong melody, solid ensemble work and an open solo section for players to gain improvisation experience over a minor blues. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, written or ad lib solos for all are included, along with optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Duration 3:36.