BeBopSop
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Hi all, just got this via the post today, anyone use these, just a quick look through, seems quite easy to follow? Are these the best play along books? (for alto) or can you recommend others , thanks

When I was starting out, I found the Guest Spot series wonderful.
I have maybe 10 different ones for Alto.
But now I find them a little too easy and unchallenging.
They're good if I just fancy a blow without needing to think much.
My musical life is currently taken up with practicing for my grade 8 exam, and practicing for our Bands in the Park performance in 5 weeks time, that I haven't considered where to move on to for these books.
BTW, I see you're Worcester based.....you could pop over and watch us perform....Sunday 8th Sept, Malvern Priory Park, 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Single Reeds Saxophone Choir.
also the Hal Leonards are pretty good too.
My pet hates in beginner's books are the ones where "to help the student?!" they put the songs in simple keys, ie not the keys in which the songs are usually played in jam sessions. Aebersold and Hal Leonard get these right.
I remember embarrassing myself when a jam session trio played Wave in the correct key, and I realised too late I'd learned it in an easy key - so a car crash ensued.
The irealb app is brilliant for backings to practice tunes - 1350 jazz standards for a few pounds!
The irealb app is brilliant for backings to practice tunes - 1350 jazz standards for a few pounds!
I've just bought the iReal b app, having seen your post, and it looks great. I have already registered on the forum and downloaded one of the songlists (50 blues songs) so far.
Do you (or any other iReal b users) know if:
1. It's possible to get a list of beginner's tunes - or is what you get "pot luck" in terms of difficulty of playing?
2. There is a way to get the sheet music for the melodies of the songs?
Sorry for the "newbie" questions - I did have a look at the forum and the video tutorials on the app, but can't see anything about those questions.
Thanks for any advice,
Stephen
I've just bought the iReal b app, having seen your post, and it looks great. I have already registered on the forum and downloaded one of the songlists (50 blues songs) so far.
Do you (or any other iReal b users) know if:
1. It's possible to get a list of beginner's tunes - or is what you get "pot luck" in terms of difficulty of playing?
2. There is a way to get the sheet music for the melodies of the songs?
Sorry for the "newbie" questions - I did have a look at the forum and the video tutorials on the app, but can't see anything about those questions.
Thanks for any advice,
Stephen