Doug Beach: Easy Sheet Music

Feature any instrument in your group on this swinging chart. The soloist is surrounded by full ensemble work, and an open solo section provides space to stretch out (written or ad lib). Scored for 4 h...

A riff-style melody reminiscent of early Basie tunes, blues-based changes, and an open solo section are the winning ingredients in this very easy swing chart. Written or ad lib solos for all are inclu...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. The approachable blues changes in F concert make thi...

Inspired by the music of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this is a perfect vehicle for teaching the swing idiom. It features a riff-based tune, lots of full ensemble work, and blues changes. Sample w...

All young jazz musicians need to develop a sense for the blues and this chart gets them started on this essential song form. The infectious melody sets up the journey that includes solid scoring and e...

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Your audiences will hop, skip and jump to this infectious funky jazz-rock chart for medium easy groups. With a catchy groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this original is sure to be a hit on any...

Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association for the 2026 SCBDA Middle School All State Jazz Band, this swing chart features great scoring and a solid melody making it a great choice...

Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association for the 2026 SCBDA Middle School All State Jazz Band, this swing chart features great scoring and a solid melody making it a great choice...

Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association for the 2026 SCBDA Middle School All State Jazz Band, this swing chart features great scoring and a solid melody making it a great choice...

Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association for the 2026 SCBDA Middle School All State Jazz Band, this swing chart features great scoring and a solid melody making it a great choice...

Commissioned by the South Carolina Band Directors Association for the 2026 SCBDA Middle School All State Jazz Band, this swing chart features great scoring and a solid melody making it a great choice...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart a great choice for younger bands. The minor harmonies provide an easy entry into the world of improvisation and the ensemble writi...

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of...

This swing chart is the perfect vehicle to give your group the change to move past the blues. The strong melody couples perfectly with the solid ensemble writing to create an abundance of teaching opp...

The plunger has been an important effect in jazz since Duke Ellington's band made it a staple in their repertoire. This swing chart gives developing groups a great chance to learn about this unique te...

This straight-ahead swinger was written for medium easy groups, but will work perfectly with groups at many levels. The solid ensemble writing and the blues-based changes will appeal to more experienc...

This engaging rock ballad featuring a trumpet soloist (scored for 5 trumpets) boasts a beautiful melody backed by lush ensemble writing. It includes a written or ad lib section for the soloist, a guit...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

This bossa nova original is a tip of the hat to jazz legend Horace Silver. Based on the chord progression to one of Silver's most famous compositions, Song For My Father, this accessible chart provide...

This swing excursion commissioned by the School District 45 Jazz Band in Villa Park (IL) serves equally well as a concert opener or closer, and will teach and/or reinforce the basic rhythms that every...