Re: [Harp-L] "Take the A Train" [again]

[Philharpn@xxxxxxx]

Go to the Jamie Aebersold page;
http://aebersold.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=JAZZ&;
Category_Code=AEBPLA

When you get there you will see covers of all the Aebersold-play-along 
books/CDs sets.

in the 2nd graf below the illustration is a line that says:
Click here to dowbload the Rapdi Reference - an alphabetical index of all the 
songs on our play-a-longs.

You can then print it out on 5   sheets of paper 1. if your printer does 
duplex (capable of printing   both sides of the same sheet) 2. If you printer only 
prints one side, print sheet 1, put sheet back in paper loader face up, top 
away from you, print page 2 and do that for the other 9 pages. Or if you like 
to waste paper, just print it off on 10 sheets.

Take the A Train   is in key of C   in Vol. No. 12 ; also in Vol 65; Vol. 66.


This is a handy guide to have if you own more than three volumes of the 
Aebersold play-along collection. And if you don't, it let's you know which one you 
need to get to find the tune you want. 
This tune comes in the key of C and Eb, with tempos ranging from 112,   162 
and 176.

 If you don't like the keys of C and Eb, get yourself an inexpensive (about 
$50) program like the Amazing Slow Downer which will slow the recording down 
without changing pitch and allow you to change key. The demo lets you work only 
on Track 1. 

Can't read music; fine, make your own tab. Anybody can tab out a tune in the 
key of C. Just grab your basic diatonic harmonica book with notation and copy 
the numbers for the notes. 

Otherwise, just listen to the CD. Learn it by ear. Each version has at least 
4 choruses.

Hope this helps
Phil




In a message dated 2/21/09 10:11:28 AM, harpbob@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> 
> Several months ago there was a thread concerning the difficulty of playing 
> the head of "Take the A Train"...I think J.R. Ross may have initiated it? 
> Anyway, there is no doubt that, for me, this is really tough to play. [I play it 
> on chromatic.] I can play the notes, but I really can't make it swing 
> [yet...hopefully]...couple of questions:
> 
> 1] Anybody know of a recording of the tune by a harmonica player?
> 
> 2] Seems that i remember somebody [maybe Richard Hunter?] talking about 
> William Gallison playing it, in Ab instead of C, at a SPAH a few years back...is 
> this on any of the SPAH videos?
> 
> 3] This one is for the jazz diatonic folks...I'm sure you guys and gals play 
> it...[I can sort of play it on diatonic, but I sure ain't gonna post that on 
> You Tube :-)
> 
> Anyway, what position do you play it in? Would Chris or somebody be willing 
> to post "A Train" on You Tube?
> 
> 4] Actually, it would be really cool if one of the accomplished chromatic 
> players on the list would post it on You Tube, too!
> 
> WVa Bob
> 
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