Easy Swing Sheet Music

Providing a great workout for basic blues scales and riffs, Bubbert demonstrates a relaxed swing style with this Mike Steinel original. With solid ensemble writing and a laid back feel, this is a perf...

Blues riffs are the basis for a wealth of great jazz playing. This swingin' chart features a polyphonic treatment of riffs along with a flexible solo section and a solid ensemble shout.

Finally our hero finds love. This medium/slow swinger features short solo passages for trumpet and alto. The harmonies and textures in this piece provide excellent material for teaching balance, blend...

Although written in the 1930s, this tuneful standard remains a popular choice and has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is an appealing version for young players in a moderate...

From bebop innovator Charlie Parker. Now's the Time is one of his more accessible and popular tunes. With limited ranges and easy rhythms, this enjoyable arrangement allows you to teach a bit of jazz...

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Here is an easy version of this hot swing classic which was recently recorded by The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

If it says swingin' in the title, you know you have a potential winner. Rick Stitzel doesn't disappoint in this outstanding chart on this familiar blues. It's also a great tune for solos!

This is one of the true jazz classics from composer/innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha takes the essence of this great tune and makes it playable by beginning groups. The easy chords and mod...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing s...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

Arranger Roy Phillippe dug into the Neal Hefti songbook and re-discovered Gotham City. Written-out solos for alto sax, trumpet, tenor sax and trombone, modest lead trumpet range and a swingin' time fo...

This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM, it has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1 and trombone 1, and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. Trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line. When...

An accessible and swingin' version of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart scored for young players. There is a nice sax soli and 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. A 12-bar writte...

Recorded by the Adderley Brothers, Nat and 'Cannonball,' Nat's composition is ideal for the young player. This swing chart is catchy, easy to play, and mature sounding. Written-out solos are provided...

Perhaps one of the most well-known standards of all time, this easy but effective chart has a laid-back swing feel. The tempo is MM=90 with written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1, lead trumpet goes up...

An easy swinger played at 120 BPM with everything written out to include a tenor sax solo and a very cool shout chorus. Trumpet 1 range is to written D fourth line. Your young players will love this o...

Check out this swing chart played around 160 BPM. The melody is handled initially by alto and trumpet 1, solos for the alto and trumpet are written, and the trumpet 1 range it to written E-flat top sp...

A reggae-swing feel at 110 BPM. A modern spin on a traditional tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax 1, and trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Includes various optional parts to inc...

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.

This chart has that classic big band punch! This tune is not only pedagogically beneficial, but a mighty crowd pleaser as well.