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BEBOP STANDARDS 2: Another set of great standard chord changes from the 1940's, including Con Alma, Good Bait, My Little Suede Shoes, Woody'n You and a couple of classics played by Diz, Bird and their worthy constituents: Jitterbug Waltz and Sweet Georgia Brown.

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BEGINNING - Just starting to play jazz? These tracks are for you.

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BEBOP STANDARDS

BLUES PROGRESSIONS in 12 KEYS

CLASSIC JAZZ and STANDARD TUNES

COLTRANE CHANGES

CONTEMPO TRAX

JAM SESSION TRAX

JAZZ FUNK TRAX

LATIN JAZZ

ODD METER BASICS

RHYTHM CHANGES

SINATRA TRAX

TURNAROUNDS in 12 KEYS
What are TURNAROUNDS, anyway?

BEGINNING LEVEL

MAJOR TWO / FIVE ii-7 / V7

The most common and basic chord progression in jazz, these chord changes are the building blocks for all the jazz harmony you'll need to know.

Slow swing tempo (mm= 86)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 3 minutes long.
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SLOW MAJOR TURNAROUND ii-7 / V7 / IM7 / VI7(b9)
What are TURNAROUNDS, anyway?

This simple 4 bar progression adds a resolution chord (I) to the ii/V and uses the VI chord to return (or turnaround) to the ii chord. It is found in such tunes as Lady Be Good, I've Got You Under My Skin, Shiny Stockings, Chelsea Bridge, Gone With The Wind.

Slow swing tempo (mm = 88)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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BREEZIN CHANGES IM7 / VI7 / ii-7 / V7 in ALL 12 Keys

Easy funk groove on one of the most common chord progressions in jazz. It can be found in hundreds of tunes, including Blue Moon, Since I Fell For You, Moonlight In Vermont, I Got Rhythm, These Foolish Things, Polka Dots and Moonbeams.

Slow straight 8th (mm = 78)
12 tracks, one in each key. (3:25)
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SLOW MINOR TURNAROUND ii-7(b5) / V7alt / i / vi-7(b5)

This is the minor key version of the turnaround which you will need for playing these tunes: Angel Eyes, What's New, Funkallero, You Don't Know What Love Is.

Slow swing tempo (mm = 96)
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SLOW BOSSA TURNAROUND II7 / V7 / IM7 / IV7 / iii-7/ VI7

An extended variation of the MAJOR TURNAROUND. This progression is used in Perdido, I Wish You Love, Tangerine, But Not For Me, Our Love Is Here To Stay.

Slow bossa nova (mm= 100)
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TRADITIONAL BLUES

The most universal of all blues forms, this progression uses only the I, IV and V chords. You'll hear this version of the blues in jazz tunes like Freddie The Freeloader and hundreds of shuffle and early rock'n'roll tunes like Sweet Home Chicago.

Slow swing tempo (mm = 110)
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SLOW JAZZ BLUES

This set of chords adds some bebop elements to the TRADITIONAL BLUES. Well-known jazz tunes based on this version of the blues include Billie's Bounce, Blue Monk, C Jam Blues, Sonnymoon For Two, Tenor Madness, Now's The Time, Straight No Chaser, Bags' Groove.

Slow swing tempo (mm = 96)
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For help with these tracks, watch Walking Bass Lines: The Jazz Blues

SLOW MINOR BLUES

The minor version of the blues introduces some interesting harmonic possibilites and is used for these jazz standards: Mr. P.C., Stolen Moments, Equinox, Israel, Birk's Works.

Slow swing tempo (mm = 112)
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SLOW "RHYTHM" CHANGES

This progression is based on George Gershwin's song I Got Rhythm, and has been used for many swing and bebop era compositions, such as Oleo, Anthropology, Rhythm-A-Ning, Cottontail, The Flinstones (TV Theme).

Medium swing tempo (mm = 150)
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Anthropology (Charlie Parker)

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A set of common progressions in 5 easy keys to help you start improvising without getting overwhelmed. These tracks are selected from our BEGINNING tracks; each progression is presented in the keys of C, F, Bb, Eb and G.

MAJOR ii/V
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SLOW MAJOR TURNAROUND
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SLOW JAZZ BLUES
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

MAJOR TURNAROUND ii-7 / V7 / IM7 / VI7(b9)

This simple 4 bar progression adds a resolution chord (I) to the ii/V and uses the VI chord to return (or turnaround) to the ii chord. It is found in such tunes as Lady Be Good, I've Got You Under My Skin, Shiny Stockings, Chelsea Bridge, Gone With The Wind.

This progression frequently starts on the I chord (IM7 / VI7 / ii-7 / V7) and can be found in hundreds of tunes, including Blue Moon, Since I Fell For You, Moonlight In Vermont, I Got Rhythm, These Foolish Things, Polka Dots and Moonbeams.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 102)
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MINOR TURNAROUND ii-7(b5) / V7alt / i / vi-7(b5)

This is the minor key version of the turnaround which you will need for playing these tunes: Angel Eyes, What's New, Funkallero, You Don't Know What Love Is.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 120)
12 tracks, one in each minor key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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For help with these tracks, watch Walking Bass Lines: Minor Turnaround

BOSSA TURNAROUND II7 / V7 / IM7 / IV7 / iii-7/ VI7

An extended variation of the MAJOR TURNAROUND. This progression is used in Perdido, I Wish You Love, Tangerine, But Not For Me, Our Love Is Here To Stay.

Medium bossa nova (mm= 120)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 3 minutes long.
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JAZZ BLUES

This set of chords adds some bebop elements to the TRADITIONAL BLUES. Well-known jazz tunes based on this version of the blues include Billie's Bounce, Blue Monk, C Jam Blues, Sonnymoon For Two, Tenor Madness, Now's The Time, Straight No Chaser, Bags' Groove.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 120)
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MINOR JAZZ BLUES

The minor version of the blues introduces some interesting harmonic possibilites and is used for these jazz standards: Mr. P.C., Stolen Moments, Equinox, Israel, Birk's Works.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 135)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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"RHYTHM" CHANGES

This progression is based on George Gershwin's song I Got Rhythm, and has been used for many swing and bebop era compositions, such as Oleo, Anthropology, Rhythm-A-Ning, Cottontail, The Flinstones (TV Theme).

Uptempo swing (mm= 195)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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Oleo (Miles Davis)
I Got Rhythm / Rhythm-a-Ning (Sheila Jordan)
Anthropology (Charlie Parker)

INTERMEDIATE TRACKS PACK

These tracks are selected from our INTERMEDIATE tracks; each progression is presented in these keys: C, F, Bb, Eb and G.

BOSSA TURNAROUND
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MAJOR TURNAROUND
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JAZZ BLUES
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RHYTHM CHANGES
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ADVANCED LEVEL

SAMBA TURNAROUND

bv-7(b5) / iv-7 / iii-7 / biiidim7 / ii-7 / iii-7(b5) / VI7(b9)
That's All, Everything Happens To Me, Someone To Watch Over Me, a common "tag" or coda for the end of a tune.

Medium samba (mm= 190)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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DOMINANT CYCLES

These tracks take you through the cycle of fifths. Used in I Got Rhythm (bridge), If You Never Come To Me, Yesterdays.

Track 1: Unaltered Dominant Chords (Medium swing)
Track 2: Unaltered Dominant Chords (Uptempo swing)
Track 3: Dominant Chords with altered 9ths (diminished) (Medium swing)
Track 4: Dominant Chords with altered 9ths (diminished) (Uptempo swing)
Track 5: Dominant Chords with altered 5ths (whole tone) (Medium swing)
Track 6: Dominant Chords with altered 5ths (whole tone) (Uptempo swing)

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ODD METER BASICS

A set of four tracks - easy changes, odd meters.

My Romance Changes 5/4
Key of Bb. Swing mm = 160 (3:23)

Maiden Voyage Changes 5/4
Key of D. Slow Straight 8ths mm = 90 (3:31)

MAJOR ii/V in 5/4
All 12 keys. Medium Swing mm = 118 (3:17)

MAJOR ii/V in 7/8
All 12 keys. Medium Straight 8ths mm = 220 (3:15)

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7/4 BLUES

Medium Straight 8ths mm = 140 (2:51)
12 tracks, one in each key, using a 6 bar blues form in 7/4.

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BLUES PROGRESSIONS

TRADITIONAL BLUES

BEGINNING level.
The most universal of all blues forms, this progression uses only the I, IV and V chords. You'll hear this version of the blues in jazz tunes like Freddie The Freeloader and hundreds of shuffle and early rock'n'roll tunes like Sweet Home Chicago.

Slow swing tempo (mm = 110)
12 tracks, one in each key. (3:40)
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For help with these tracks, watch Walking Bass Lines: The Traditional Blues

JAZZ BLUES

INTERMEDIATE level.
This set of chords adds some bebop elements to the TRADITIONAL BLUES. Well-known jazz tunes based on this version of the blues include Billie's Bounce, Blue Monk, C Jam Blues, Sonnymoon For Two, Tenor Madness, Now's The Time, Straight No Chaser, Bags' Groove.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 120)
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SLOW JAZZ BLUES

BEGINNING level.
Same tracks; much slower tempo. Slow swing tempo (mm = 96)
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For help with these tracks, watch Walking Bass Lines: The Jazz Blues

MINOR BLUES

INTERMEDIATE level.
The minor version of the blues introduces some interesting harmonic possibilites and is used for these jazz standards: Mr. P.C., Stolen Moments, Equinox, Israel, Birk's Works.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 135)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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SLOW MINOR BLUES

BEGINNING level.
Same tracks; much slower tempo. Slow swing tempo (mm = 112)
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7/4 BLUES

ADVANCED level.
Medium Straight 8ths mm = 140 (2:51)
12 tracks, one in each key, using a 6 bar blues form in 7/4.

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RHYTHM CHANGES IN 12 KEYS

"RHYTHM" CHANGES

INTERMEDIATE level.
This progression is based on George Gershwin's song I Got Rhythm, and has been used for many swing and bebop era compositions, such as Oleo, Anthropology, Rhythm-A-Ning, Cottontail, The Flinstones (TV Theme).

Uptempo swing (mm= 195)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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Oleo (Miles Davis)
I Got Rhythm / Rhythm-a-Ning (Sheila Jordan)
Anthropology (Charlie Parker)

SLOW "RHYTHM" CHANGES

BEGINNING level.
Same tracks; much slower tempo. Slow swing tempo (mm = 150)

12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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For help with these tracks, watch Walking Bass Lines: Rhythm Changes

TURNAROUNDS IN 12 KEYS
What are TURNAROUNDS, anyway?

MAJOR TWO / FIVE ii-7 / V7

BEGINNING level.
The most common and basic chord progression in jazz, these chord changes are the building blocks for all the jazz harmony you'll need to know.

Slow swing tempo (mm= 86)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 3 minutes long.
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MAJOR TURNAROUND ii-7 / V7 / IM7 / VI7(b9)

INTERMEDIATE level.
This simple 4 bar progression adds a resolution chord (I) to the ii/V and uses the VI chord to return (or turnaround) to the ii chord. It is found in such tunes as Lady Be Good, I've Got You Under My Skin, Shiny Stockings, Chelsea Bridge, Gone With The Wind.

Medium swing tempo (mm= 102)
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SLOW MAJOR TURNAROUND ii-7 / V7 / IM7 / VI7(b9)

BEGINNING level.
Same tracks; much slower tempo. Slow swing tempo (mm = 88)
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MINOR TURNAROUND ii-7(b5) / V7alt / i / vi-7(b5)

INTERMEDIATE level.
Medium swing tempo (mm= 120)
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SLOW MINOR TURNAROUND ii-7(b5) / V7alt / i / vi-7(b5)

BEGINNING level.
Same tracks; much slower tempo. Slow swing tempo (mm = 96)
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BOSSA TURNAROUND II7 / V7 / IM7 / IV7 / iii-7/ VI7

INTERMEDIATE level.
Medium bossa nova (mm= 120)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 3 minutes long.
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SLOW BOSSA TURNAROUND II7 / V7 / IM7 / IV7 / iii-7/ VI7

BEGINNING level. Same tracks; much slower tempo.
Medium bossa nova (mm= 100)
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SAMBA TURNAROUND bv-7(b5) / iv-7 / iii-7 / biiidim7 / ii-7 / iii-7(b5) / VI7(b9)

ADVANCED level.
Medium samba (mm= 190)
12 tracks, one in each key. Each track is about 4 minutes long.
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CHORD CHANGES FOR JAZZ STANDARDS

All of our STANDARDS tracks are rhythm section arrangements based on the chord changes to classic tunes. There are no melodies or lyrics on our tracks or charts, but most of the selections have links to published lead sheets and great recordings by master jazz artists. If you are looking for a particular tune's chord changes, try our SONG LIST

STANDARDS PACK #3

Popular standards with piano and drums accompaniment. Each song has a simple arrangement (intro, song form, ending) and is available here in 6 keys. Each track is about 4 minutes long. You can purchase each tune separately or buy them all in STANDARDS PACK #3 for a great discounted price. You can also purchase all 6 tunes in STANDARD KEYS.

Autumn Leaves Changes Keys of: Cm, Dm, Em, Fm, G#m, Bbm
Medium Swing (mm= 120)
6 tracks for $9

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Autumn Leaves (Sarah Vaughan)
Autumn Leaves (Stan Getz)
Autumn Leaves (Bill Evans)

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For All We Know Changes Keys of: C, D, Eb, Ab, A, Bb
Ballad (mm= 72)
6 tracks for $9

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For All We Know (Nat King Cole Trio)
For All We Know (Billie Holiday)
For All We Know (Bill Evans)
For All We Know (Dexter Gordon)

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Green Dolphin Street Changes Keys of: C, F, G, Ab, A, Bb
Uptempo Latin/Swing (mm= 200)
6 tracks for $9

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On Green Dolphin Street (Sarah Vaughan)
On Green Dolphin Street (Lionel Hampton)
On Green Dolphin Street (Miles Davis)
On Green Dolphin Street (Eric Dolphy)

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Hello Young Lovers Changes Keys of: C, Db, F, G, Ab, Bb
Uptempo Jazz Waltz (mm= 174)
6 tracks for $9

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Hello, Young Lovers (Wes Montgomery)
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My Romance Changes Keys of: C, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb
Medium Swing (mm= 140)
6 tracks for $9

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My Romance (Carmen McRae)
My Romance (Ben Webster)
My Romance (Ray Brown Trio)

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Triste Changes Keys of: C, F, G, Ab, A, Bb
Samba (mm= 160)
6 tracks for $9

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Triste (Antonio Carlos Jobim)
Triste (Jobim w/ Elis Regina)
Triste (Susannah McCorkle)

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ALL 6 tunes in Standard Keys.

Autumn Leaves in Em
For All We Know in Eb
Green Dolphin Street in C
Hello Young Lovers in Bb
My Romance in C
Triste in Bb

6 Tracks for $9

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STANDARDS PACK #3 All 6 tunes in all 6 keys

36 tracks for $36 (SAVE $18)

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STANDARDS PACK #4

Popular standards with piano and drums accompaniment. Each song has a simple arrangement (intro, song form, ending) and is available here in 6 keys. Each track is about 4 minutes long. You can purchase each tune separately or buy them all in STANDARDS PACK #4 for a great discounted price. You can also purchase all 3 tunes in STANDARD KEYS.

Cherokee Changes Keys of: Ab, Bb, C, Eb, F, G
Uptempo Swing (mm= 240)
6 tracks for $9

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Cherokee (Sonny Stitt)
Cherokee (Bud Powell/Don Byas)
Cherokee (Art Pepper)
Cherokee (Clifford Brown)

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Have You Met Miss Jones Changes Keys of: C, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb
Medium Swing (mm= 140)
6 tracks for $9

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Indiana/Donna Lee Changes Keys of: Ab, Bb, C, Eb, F, G
Uptempo Swing (mm= 180)
6 tracks for $9

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ALL 3 tunes in Standard Keys

Cherokee in Bb
Have You Met Miss Jones in F
Indiana/Donna Lee in Ab

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STANDARDS PACK #5

More progressions based on some Great American Songbook standards, with piano and drums accompaniment. Each song has a simple arrangement (intro, song form, ending) and is available here in 6 KEYS. You can purchase each tune separately or buy them all in STANDARDS PACK #5 for a great discounted price. You can also purchase all 6 tunes in STANDARD KEYS.

How Deep Is The Ocean Changes Keys of: Am, Cm, Dm, Ebm, Fm, Gm
Medium Swing (mm= 140) (2:56)
6 tracks for $9

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How Long Has This Been Going On Changes Keys of: C, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb
Bossa (mm= 56) (4:44)
6 tracks for $9

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Like Someone In Love Changes Keys of: C, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb
Medium Swing (mm= 152) (2:58)
6 tracks for $9

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Stormy Weather Changes Keys of: C, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb
Slow 12/8 Ballad (mm= 72) (3:35)
6 tracks for $9

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Too Marvelous For Words Changes Keys of: C, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb
Medium Up Swing (mm= 180) (2:10)
6 tracks for $9

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What's New Changes Keys of: C, Eb F, G, Ab, Bb
Jazz Ballad (mm= 64) (3:58)
6 tracks for $9

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ALL 6 tunes in Standard Keys.

How Deep Is The Ocean in Cm
How Long Has This Been Going On in G
Like Someone In Love in C
Stormy Weather in G
Too Marvelous For Words in G
What's New in C

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SINATRA TRAX

A set of tracks based on the chord changes to 7 classic tunes that are often associated with 'Ol Blue Eyes. Each track has piano and drums accompaniment, features a simple arrangement (intro, song form, ending) and is available here in all 12 keys. You can purchase each tune separately or buy them all for a great discounted price as part of SINATRA TRAX.

Choose All 12 or Standard Keys.

Please note that there are links to downloadable published sheet music and Frank Sinatra's recordings listed below each song.

Angel Eyes
Change Partners
Falling In Love With Love
Fly Me To The Moon
In The Wee Small Hours
I've Got The World On A String
Witchcraft

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Angel Eyes Changes
Jazz Ballad mm= 60 (4:44)

ALL 12 Keys
$12

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Change Partners Changes
Medium Bossa mm= 130 (5:35)

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Falling In Love With Love Changes
Uptempo Jazz Waltz mm= 198 (3:15)

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Fly Me To The Moon Changes
Uptempo Swing mm= 140 (3:06)

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In The Wee Small Hours Changes
Jazz Ballad mm= 55 (2:55)

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I've Got The World On A String Changes
Medium Swing mm= 100 (4:21)

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Witchcraft Changes
Medium Swing mm= 104 (5:00)

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ALL 7 SINATRA TUNES in Standard Keys

Angel Eyes in Cm
Change Partners in F
Falling In Love With Love in Bb
Fly Me To The Moon in C
In The Wee Small Hours in C
I've Got The World On A String in F
Witchcraft in F

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BEBOP STANDARDS

Set contains piano and drums accompaniment in ORIGINAL KEYS ONLY. These 6 tunes are some of the most beloved and often played tunes in the jazz repertoire.

Afternoon In Paris Changes
Key of C. Medium swing mm= 196 (3:02)

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All The Things You Are Changes
Key of Ab. Medium Swing mm= 128 (3:59)

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All The Things You Are (Carmen McRae)
All The Things You Are (Art Pepper)
All the Things You Are (Pat Metheny)

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Doxy Changes
Key of Bb. Slow swing mm= 108 (3:21)

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Groovin High Changes
(Based on Whispering.) Key of Eb. Uptempo Swing mm= 200 (3:21)

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Lady Bird/Half Nelson Changes
Key of C. Medium Swing mm= 188 (2:53)

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Star Eyes Changes
Key of Eb Medium Latin/Swing mm= 150 (3:20)

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Star Eyes (Mel Torme')

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BEBOP STANDARDS 2

Another half dozen tracks based on great standard tunes from the bebop era. Jitterbug Waltz and Sweet Georgia Brown were written long before this period but bebop musicians loved to play those chord progressions, so we thought it would be a good idea to include them in this set. STANDARD KEYS ONLY.

Con Alma Changes
Key of E. Medium Afro-Jazz 12/8 mm= 132 (4:43)

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Good Bait Changes
Key of Bb. Medium Swing mm= 120 (5:14)

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Jitterbug Waltz Changes
Key of Eb. Medium Jazz Waltz mm= 180 (3:30)

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My Little Suede Shoes Changes
Key of Eb. Rhumba mm= 160 (4:09)

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Sweet Georgia Brown Changes
Key of Ab. Uptempo Charleston/Swing mm= 180 (3:25)

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Woody'n You Changes
Key of Db. Uptempo Swing mm= 200 (3:04)

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BEBOP STANDARDS 2
$9

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JAM SESSION TRAX

Set contains piano and drums accompaniments in the ORIGINAL KEYS ONLY. Good tunes to know if you want to sit in. Check out TRANE TRAX DELUXE for a great deal on these tracks PLUS Trane's versions of the same tunes.

Tune Up Changes
mm= 220 (3:06)

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Tune Up (Kenny Burrell)

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Body and Soul (Original) Changes
mm= 60 (4:50)

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Cuerpo Y Alma (Body & Soul) (Esperanza Spalding)
Body and Soul (Gene Bertoncini)

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Confirmation Changes
mm= 180 (2:55)

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Confirmation (Jackie McLean)

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What Is This Thing Called Love Changes
mm= 170 (2:16)

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What Is This Thing Called Love? (Cannonball Adderley)

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TRANE TRAX

Set contains piano and drums accompaniments in the ORIGINAL KEYS ONLY. The first three tracks are John Coltrane's innovative chord progressions based on standard jazz tunes. The last three are designed to help you get "up to speed" on Trane's most famous composition. Check out TRANE TRAX DELUXE for a great deal on the original changes AND Trane's versions.

Countdown Changes
(Based on Tune Up) mm= 220 (3:05)

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Body and Soul (Trane) Changes
mm= 160 (4:15)

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26-2 Changes
(Based on Confirmation) mm= 180 (2:55)

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Giant Steps Bossa Changes
mm= 100 (3:08)

Giant Steps Medium Changes
mm= 160 (3:14)

Giant Steps Uptempo Changes
mm= 220 (3:02)

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TRANE TRAX DELUXE

This set combines TRANE TRAX and JAM SESSION TRAX. Get the original version AND the Coltrane version of the three jazz standards PLUS three versions of Giant Steps Changes and What Is This Thing Changes.

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JAZZ FUNK TRAX

Set contains piano and drums accompaniments in the ORIGINAL KEYS ONLY. It's back to the 1970's with these groove tracks based on jazz funk classics.

Chameleon Changes
(ii/V in Ab) mm= 90 (3:25)

Cold Duck Time Changes
mm= 140 (3:43)

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Red Clay Changes
mm= 120 (3:37)

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Straight Life Changes
mm= 160 (2:49)

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CONTEMPO TRAX

This set has some fun straight 8th and 16th note grooves for practicing your improv basics. There are two tracks per exercise, each one covering 6 keys.

Funky m 7-6 (Keys of C, Bb, Ab, Gb, E, D)
mm= 78 (5:07)

Funky m 7-6 (Keys of Db, B, A, G, F, Eb)
mm= 78 (5:07)

Straight 8th i/iv (Keys of Bm, Am, Gm, Fm, Ebm, C#m)
mm= 100 (4:00)

Straight 8th i/iv (Keys of Cm, Bbm, Abm, F#m, Em, Dm)
mm= 100 (4:00)

Funky ii/V (Keys of C, Bb, Ab, Gb, E, D)
mm= 84 (4:45)

Funky ii/V (Keys of Db, B, A, G, F, Eb)
mm= 84 (4:45)

Funky minor ii/V (Keys of Cm, Bbm, Abm, F#m, Em, Dm)
mm= 90 (4:30)

Funky minor ii/V (Keys of Dbm, Bm, Am, Gm, Fm, Ebm)
mm= 90 (4:30)

Blues Shuffle (Keys of C, Bb, Ab, Gb, E, D)
mm= 72 (2:34)

Blues Shuffle (Keys of Db, B, A, G, F, Eb)
mm= 72 (2:34)

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LATIN JAZZ

Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, South American and Caribbean music has had a tremendous impact on jazz. These sets of tracks are designed to help you integrate the many and varied Latin rhythms into your playing.

BRAZILIAN STANDARDS I

This set of classic bossa novas and sambas features chord progressions based on some of the most beautiful and often played tunes in the Latin Jazz repertoire. Each track has piano and drums accompaniment, features a simple arrangement (intro, song form, ending) and is available here in all 12 keys. You can purchase each tune separately or buy them all for a great discounted price as part of BRAZILIAN STANDARDS I.

Choose All 12 or Standard Keys.

There are links to downloadable published sheet music and classic recordings below each song.

Desafinado
Dindi
Felicidade
Gentle Rain
If You Never Come To Me
So Many Stars
Wave

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Desafinado Changes
Samba mm=188 (3:14)

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Dindi Changes
Bossa Nova mm=112 (4:00)

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Felicidade Changes
Samba mm=180 (3:39)

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Gentle Rain Changes
Bossa mm=120 (4:17)

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If You Never Come To Me Changes
Bossa mm=126 (3:50)

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So Many Stars Changes
Bossa mm=100 (4:02)

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Wave Changes
Bossa mm=150 (4:06)

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Wave (Jobim)
Wave (A. Jamal Trio)
Wave (Gal Costa)

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ALL 7 BRAZILIAN STANDARDS I TUNES in Standard Keys

Desafinado in F
Dindi in Eb
Felicidade in Cm
Gentle Rain in Am
If You Never Come To Me in Eb
So Many Stars in C
Wave in D

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AFRO-CUBAN TRAX

INTERMEDIATE level.
A set of 6 Latin jazz tracks with piano and a full Latin rhythm section. These tracks are presented in association with Sher Music, and are excerpted from the excellent Latin Bass Book. You will have lots of fun playing with these great musicians.

Guaracha 3-2 Turnaround
Key of F: iii / VI / ii / V mm = 184 (2:18)

Guaracha 2-3 Basic Tumbao
Keys of E, G, Bb and Db: I7 / VII7 (Killer Joe changes) mm = 205 (3:47)

Son-Pachanga in 4 Keys
Keys of Am, Cm, Ebm, F#m: i / iv / V / i mm = 156 (2:49)

Guaracha 3-2 Turnaround
Key of Cm: i / bIII7 / bVI7 / bII7 mm = 180 (3:22)

Meren-Songo
Key of D: I / IV / V / I and a "rhythm" bridge mm = 195 (3:00)

Guaracha 2-3 Turnaround in C and Eb
Keys of C and Eb: I / vi / ii / V mm = 182 (2:20)

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AFRO-CUBAN 2 TRAX

INTERMEDIATE level.
A set of 6 Latin jazz tracks with piano and a full Latin rhythm section. LIke the first Afro Cuban set, these tracks are presented in association with Sher Music, and are excerpted from the excellent Latin Bass Book. This set continues your exploration of latin jazz grooves, presenting the cha cha and some cool 6/8 rhythms. Have fun with these tracks.

Cha Cha
Keys of Gm and Bbm: cycles of ii / Vs mm = 122 (2:44)

Dejala Cha Cha
Key of F (Dejala Que Siga Andando changes) mm = 132 (2:52)

Fast Afro-Cuban 6/8
Dominant 7sus4 chords mm = 132 (3:53)

Fast Songo 3-2
Key of D mm = 106 (3:18)

Guaracha 3-2 into 6/8
Keys of D, C, Bb and A: ii / V / I mm = 96 (3:19)

Slow Afro-Cuban 6/8
Key of Dm i / iv / V mm = 112 (3:11)

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LATIN JAZZ 1 TRAX

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED level.
5 tracks with piano or guitar and a full Latin rhythm section. Like the Afro Cuban Trax, these fun grooves are presented in association with Sher Music, and are excerpted from the excellent Latin Bass Book. This set introduces styles from Venezuela and Dominican Republic, including the merengue and the joropo. There's also a wonderful track based on the jazz classic Nica's Dream.

Merengue (from Venezuela)
Key of G mm = 144 (2:49)

Merengue in 5/8
Keys of C and A mm = 125 (2:46)

Fast Merengue in 5/8
Cycles of ii/V/I/VI in the keys of Bb, C and Eb mm = 156 (1:45)

Joropo (from Dominican Republic)
Keys of D and F mm = 228 (2:37)

Nica's Dream Changes
Key of Bbm (original) mm = 244 (3:56)

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Medium bossa nova (mm= 120)
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Medium bossa nova (mm= 100)
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