Transcriptions of saxophone solos blues jazz and cajun. The transcriptions and analyses will give you some ideas about what to look for and how to analyse saxophone solos. Transcription of the sax solo from on the dark side print and download in pdf or midi on the dark side sax solo. Killing blues solo sonny stitt sax transcription tenor sax free download from. Take a one or two bar phrase and transpose it to all 12 keys. They have not been checked for accuracy and definitely may contain errors. Keith lives in colorado springs and is a monster saxophonist. Dexter gordons darn that dream solo swiss nights, vol.
This is a great solo to learn, and every jazz musician should learn to play it. Evidence introhead only from the 1958 recording thelonious in action, with johnny griffin ts, ahmed abdulmalik bs, and roy haynes ds. Unless otherwise noted,all transcriptions are in the original key. I view transcription of jazz solos to be an essential part of learning how to improvise. In most cases, transcriptions are organized by the artists first name. Included here are mostly clarinet solos, but also a couple of tenor saxophone solos, from lester young and ken peplowski, who are also clarinetists, and thus their tenor solos translate to clarinet really well. The tenor sax part would be considered easy but that was. While not a saxophone solo transcription site by any means, this site features usergenerated documents of all sorts, and due to the sheer mass of content on the site, there is a decent helping of sax solo goodness to be had here. Learning the language of jazz greats such as charlie parker, lester young, phil woods, etc. Try to play the phrase on as many sets of strings as possible.
Note that some of these are quite old, and some were transferred from one notation software to another resulting in strange notation, so they dont reflect my current skill level as a transcribedarranger. Linda eder sax solo its no secret alfonzo blackwell fields of gold alfonzo blackwell spiritual love alfonzo blackwell funky shuffle sample. There are now 11 sam most solo transcriptions to download for free. The following transcriptions were done by daniel matthews 408 8061694 click here for harry sweets edisons solo on edisons lights ceora lee morgans improvised solo on ceora. Killing blues solo sonny stitt sax transcription tenor sax youtube. Jazz trumpet transcriptions, jazz, how to play jazz. Rick margitzas solo on cry me a river danny walsh solo excerpt on cold duck time bob bergs solo on games live chad lefkowitzbrowns solo excerpt on straight no chaser chad lefkowitzbrown plays 8 choruses of blues with metronome transcriptions page updates for march 2016. Transcribed solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drums, voice. I was unable to locate this piece arranged for tenor sax at my local music store. A guide to free online saxophone transcriptions best. Michael blake calypso minor full arrangement and tenor sax solo, from elevated 2000. Dan hitchcock ill remember april tenor sax solo transcription april 17, 2020.
Leaving sams tenor solo, also from the but beautiful album leaving bb part. If its from a live recordingyoutube video, the url will be listed next to the pdf. Transcription archive sykes transcription custom music. Unless otherwised noted, all transcriptions are in the original key. Check out his cds which can be purchased from itunes. You may not sell or reproduce these transcriptions. Thomas sonny rollins solo transcription learn jazz. These transcriptions are free for the enjoyment and education of trombone players everywhere.
Michael brecker live recordings solotranscriptions. Sonny rollins solo on it dont mean a thing transcriptions page updates for april 2016. Ive read through all of my old transcriptions and made my own corrections. Solo analysis and mp3 file of both the solo and the fade are available. A full transcription of monks solo introduction and the ensemble head only. Art pepper on youd be so nice to come home to alto saxophone joe henderson on in n out tenor saxophone michael brecker. Tenor saxophone sheet music to download top quality pdfs. In some cases, versions in multiple keys, mp3 file andor a detailed analysis of the solo are also available. Available here for free download are transcribed solos from various jazz artists in pdf format. All parts included tenor sax notated in concert pitch, but in treble clef. However, most of these materials are geared towards the advanced music. This page contains jazz saxophone and flute solo transcriptions by numerous jazz masters. Payment can be made safely and securely with credit card, debit card, stripe, or paypal.
Analyze how the lines resolve, then try transposing these phrases to other keys. The rolling stones brown sugar, bobby keys on tenor. Body and soul recorded as a duet with tal fallow in 1976 on sams album mostly flute body and soul. Chad lefkowitzbrowns solo excerpt on straight no chaser chad lefkowitzbrown plays 8 choruses of blues with metronome transcriptions page updates for march 2016. You can develop your own vocabulary from taking ideas from the saxophone masters and learn from their approach to improvisation. I will be adding more as i put others i have completed in sibelius. The course with have lessons and transcriptions of key rock n roll, blues and jazz solos from our saxophone heroes.
As played by michael brecker and chick corea on drums on the chick corea album three quartets 1981. Here are 10 brilliant jazz solos and what youll learn from them. Help yourself to the following pdfs by clicking on the title. This page lists 37 solo transcriptions for miscellaneous instruments such as vibes,trombone,harmonica,and in general any instrument that doesnt fit in one of the main solo transcription pages. Since this is one of the few transcription sites out there with versions of each solo for c, bb, and eb instruments, it works for both alto and tenor folks not to mention. Release record, send tape was recorded in 1959 and 1960 in new york city, but wasnt released until a decade later, after warne marsh mailed a postcard to bassist peter ind in england with the aforesaid eponymous message. Heres another solo transcription i just finished this week. Paquito drivera tenor sax solo on to brenda with love. The list or solos done by when they were done, artist name, tune name. Solo list by order finished solos 1 to solos 1001 to 2000 solos 2001 to 3000 solos 3001 to 4000 solos 4001 to 5000 solos by artists solos by artists a to e solos by artist f to m sols. At first this is quite a daunting task, but well worth doing your own transcriptions rather than buying them if you have the time and cheaper. The transcriptions of lee allen have been generously donated by pete thomas. Doug webb swingin one chorus tenor saxophone solo on all the things you are transcription april 15, 2020.
If you dont have a pdf converter may i recommend pdf995. Click here for the tom harrells solo on along came betty. Just go to the site and do a search on your favorite sax player, and if its one of the major players, theres. The sample percussion pattern at the beginning is not. In most cases, there are no tempos and few articulations provided, so it is essential that you listen to. Insane sam dillon cherokee at 400bpm tenor sax solo transcription april 16, 2020.
Heres a lead sheet for herbie hancocks sleeping giant. John coltrane mr pc solo transcription pdf this is a transcription of the opening break to tranes solo over his composition mr. This is another solo from one of my favorite tenor sax players, bob mintzer and is from a youtube clip of bob soloing on a blues in all 12 keys. Free free tenor saxophone sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. Im actively adding more transcriptions from my archive of literally thousands of songs. You will find 84 posts of transcriptions here at the saxshed. Please let us know if you would like to submit one of your own transcriptions.
Transcriptions are an important part of learning jazz improvisation. Transcription of the sax solo from on the dark side. This classic solo would be very difficult, if not impossible, to. Ben webster, cottontail, three great swing saxophones, tenor, saxshed, transcription by david pope. The transcribed solos are shown on this page by soloist. I have been transcribing solos for 25 years for people around the world.
Here is a complete list of all the transcriptions on the site. Transcriptions more information home about fji departments linear jazz improvisation. Request one through our popular transcription service. For many years, i have pursued occasional jazz clarinet projects, and would like to share some of my transcriptions here. Print and download in pdf or midi on the dark side sax solo.
Heres free links to the transcriptions ive done in the past. Also we would like to add that you will learn a great deal more if you transcribe these solos yourself. Stanley turrentine with the 3 sounds pdf of transcription for free download here. I found it on this site and i purchased this piece for my son14 and i to play together for my grandmothers memorial service. Major iivi licks autumn leaves for tenor sax youtube. Lee allen slippin and slidin transcript and analysis. Here are 2 pdf books that contain 48 sonny stitt transcriptions done by fellow saxophonist keith oxman. Jazz solo transcription excerpts cbw jazz ensemble audition 20172018 perform the following excerpts from classic jazz solos and include them in your recording. The saxophone is actually a translation of the human voice, in my. Chad lefkowitzbrowns solo excerpt on straight no chaser. It was not on the original lp, but was added on the cd.
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