Play-Alongs
About this collection
Play-Alongs
Our Play-Alongs collection brings 292 titles across jazz, rock, pop, and film music, each pairing sheet music with online audio or software backing tracks. These instrumental solos and method books span all major instruments—saxophone, trumpet, violin, flute, guitar, and more—at levels from beginner through advanced, making them ideal for solo practice, studio work, or ensemble rehearsal.
Who it's for
- Jazz students and improvisers working with Aebersold and other jazz educators
- Solo performers preparing film and pop music at intermediate levels
- Private instructors looking for repertoire with built-in accompaniment
What's inside
- 292 titles across jazz, rock, pop, film, sacred, and blues genres
- Sheet music books paired with online audio or software backing tracks
- Leading creators: Jamey Aebersold (21 jazz titles), Jim Snidero (24 titles), Howard Shore and John Williams (film music)
- All major instruments including saxophone (45 titles), trumpet, violin, flute, guitar, and drumset
Things to consider
Most titles in this collection sit at Level 2-3, suitable for intermediate players comfortable reading notation and following a steady tempo. If you're new to play-along method books, start with Aebersold's Volume 1 to understand the format before exploring single-title solos. For film music and pop repertoire, verify the key and transposition match your instrument, since these often appear in multiple keys across the collection.