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Old 11-25-2010, 12:41 AM
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Hello, does anyone have any information on the play along cd's that coincide with the real book with a split track so the bass can be removed?

I have a 6th edition bass clef real book.

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Old 11-25-2010, 07:04 AM
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I'm not sure that there is a specific collection for the Real Book, but there are play-along tracks out there. Jamey Aebersold probably offers the most extensive collection.

http://www.jazzbooks.com/mm5/merchan...ry_Code=AEBALL

As you will see, there are over a hundred different volumes from assorted collections of standards to specific composers/musicians, as well as specific styles of jazz - bebop, latin, etc... You can remove the bass by killing one of the speaker channels.

Also, someone just recently posted this link on TB:

http://www.ralphpatt.com/index.html

This is a great site and it's free. You can't remove the bass without removing the drums because they are on the same channel. I use it from my laptop speakers, so the drums and piano come through while the bass is barely audible.

Another option is to use an actual recording and play along with it. I mean, you can be playing with Miles, Duke, Monk,... whomever you want. Again, using a speaker system that doesn't cater to the low frequencies works best for removing the bass.

Lastly, find other players that are looking to play standards. They are out there on all levels. While a play-along offers good, sometimes great, training, it is only a limited substitute for the real thing.

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Old 11-25-2010, 12:02 PM
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you can also get a Real Book library for Band in a Box if you want to go that route.
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Hmm, well...I was referring to something more like this: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Book-Vol-.../dp/1423433580

The problem with that is that you can't get rid of the bass. I think it is more for solo instruments.
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Old 11-25-2010, 05:05 PM
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And, problem with band in a box is that its $90.
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Old 11-25-2010, 07:06 PM
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And, problem with band in a box is that its $90.
well,folks do like to get paid for their books....aebersolds play-alongs can remove the bass track by isolating it to one stereo channel with the balance control....aebersold sells some complete bass line books that match up to the play-along books....
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Old 11-25-2010, 07:06 PM
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Check out activebass.com - go to the Track Builder - plug your chords in... there's your free band in a box. If you register then you can save any progression you put in.

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Check out activebass.com - go to the Track Builder - plug your chords in... there's your free band in a box. If you register then you can save any progression you put in.

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Old 12-01-2010, 12:21 AM
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You can't isolate tracks on the Real Book Play Along CD's. They are a Great Tool. There are other Hal Leonard Play Alongs (Jazz Classics, Ellington, Latin Big Band etc.), that are wonderful. I have them all. Wonderful tools.
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