Early Jazz Classics For Strings - Volume 1

Distilling five years of work with Knights of Jazz String Band, here are five early jazz favorites, presented as Early Jazz Classics For Strings, Volume 1. Arranged in an authentic “hot jazz” style, the meticulously edited parts are suited for Level 2.5 string players. Playable by any combo of string instruments, each tune in the collection is a “Full Flex Arrangement,” with melody, harmony and bass lines included for all instruments. The familiar melodies lend themselves to “melody-based improv,” — the best approach for beginning improvisors. Chord symbols are included so guitarists and pianists can easily jam along. History and lyrics for each tune provide context and enable deeper learning. “Beginning Bass Lines” on (mostly) open strings let beginning string players join in the fun!