If you are looking for a specific solo that you cant find here or in these other sites,please do not ask me if i know where you can find it,because i. To help you work this chord study, here is a short backing track using only bass and srums that you can play this chord study with, as well as go over your take the a train chord and singlenote ideas in the practice room. F d7 dm7 a 7 9 g9 g7 9 c e maj7 d7 5 dm7 a 7 9 g7 d 11 7 to coda c d. This is a classic solo that jazz trumpet players should know by heart. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly.
Print and download take the a train by duke ellington piano sheet music. I introduce this chord progression early with students interested in learning to solo on jazz progressions because. Take theatrain sheet music for piano download free in. This solo piano version of take the a train i transcribed by myself.
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Still a wip as i havent added many articulations or. Duke ellingtons signature song, take the a train was written by billy strayhorn. Take the a train sheet music duke ellington trumpet solo. Ryan kisor take the a train live trumpet solo youtube. While you listen, note the sound of the bass drum underneath the piano. Jazz ensemble sheet music book by duke ellington duke ellington. The single is a different recording than the lp version, most of the drum solo is omitted.
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Here is an original solo on the chord progression to take the a train. Its most known as the signature tune of duke ellingtons orchestra. Take the a train is a jazz standard by billy strayhorn that was the signature tune of the duke ellington orchestra. Music notes for piano solo sheet music by billy strayhorn billy strayhorn. The song has a variety of covers, including ella fitzgerald, who recorded the song many times, and the rolling stones who used it as an introduction to their 1982 album still life. Ray nances trumpet solo over the chord changes to take the a train, from the duke ellington recording ellingtonarmstrong jazz festival from the 1956 newport jazz festival. Take the a train for flute solo, intermediate flute sheet music. Arranged by david sides for advanced level pianists. Take the a train for trumpet solo, intermediate trumpet sheet music. Sep 01, 2015 ryan kisors trumpet solo plunger mute take the a train by billy strayhorn as performed live by the jazz at lincoln center orchestra. Feb 14, 2014 get access to pro version of take the a train. Enjoy an unrivalled sheet music experience for ipadsheet music viewer, score library and music store all in one app.
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Amazing guitar solos by slash, carlos santana, eric clapton, joe bonamassa and more fantastic guitar players. The opening piano solo by duke ellington is famousits practically a standard part of the tune. Download electric guitar solo tabs in pdf and guitar pro formats. Electric guitar solo tabs for intermediates and beginners. Ellington take the a train sheet music for trumpet. You will be able to download the pdf as soon as the.
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Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company. This is a transcribe of oscar peterson solo in take a train. Here you can find the sheet music of my own arrangements in. Ellington take the a train sheet music for trumpet solo pdf. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Shop and buy take the a train transcription sheet music. Take the a train is a billy strayhorn compositions from 1939.
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At a swinging 152 bpm, the key is f and the vocal range is a below middle c to 3rd space c, treble clef. Ellington take the a train sheet music for clarinet solo. The performance royalties of take 5 and all other paul desmond compositions go to the american red cross. Here you can find more about the best web sites that offer free and paid solo transcriptions. Take the a train duke ellington masterpieces of western music. Duke ellington take the a train sheet music notes, chords. Take the a train bass line anthony jackson michael petrucciani. Ultimate guitar pro is a premium guitar tab service, available on pc, mac, ios and android.
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