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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Music by Duke Ellington, words by Irving Mills / arr. Victor López

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0006988

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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Score $10.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Vocal Solo $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Solo Bb Part (Substitute for Vocal) $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Solo Eb Part (Substitute for Vocal) $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Solo Bass Clef Part (Substitute for Vocal) $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): E-flat Baritone Saxophone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 1st B-flat Trumpet $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 2nd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 3rd B-flat Trumpet $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 4th B-flat Trumpet $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 1st Trombone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 2nd Trombone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 3rd Trombone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Bass Trombone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Guitar Chords $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Guitar $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Piano Accompaniment $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): String Bass $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Drums $3.00

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Description
Swingin' and singin' with big band! This chart practically plays itself. The key is F minor, the vocal range is middle C to 3rd space C, and the lead trumpet range is to written F top line. Solo space is for tenor, trombone, alto, and trumpet, or optional vocal scat, all written-out.
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Additional Details
Series: Jazz Vocal Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 90
SKU: 00-PK-0006988
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)” — Jazz Ensemble

This Grade: 2 (Medium Easy) Jazz Ensemble arrangement by Duke Ellington includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 22 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Duke Ellington
Arranger Victor López
Grade / Level Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Ensemble Jazz Ensemble
Individual Parts 22 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)”?

This Jazz Ensemble arrangement includes 22 individual parts: E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 4th B-flat Trumpet, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, Bass Trombone, Guitar Chords, Guitar, String Bass, Vocal Solo, Solo Bb Part (Substitute for Vocal), Solo Eb Part (Substitute for Vocal), Solo Bass Clef Part (Substitute for Vocal), Piano Accompaniment, Drums. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)”?

“It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)” is rated Grade: 2 (Medium Easy), written for Jazz Ensemble.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 1
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 1
2nd B-flat Trumpet 1
3rd B-flat Trumpet 1
4th B-flat Trumpet 1
1st Trombone 1
2nd Trombone 1
3rd Trombone 1
Bass Trombone 1
Guitar Chords 1
Guitar 1
String Bass 1
Vocal Solo 1
Solo Bb Part (Substitute for Vocal) 1
Solo Eb Part (Substitute for Vocal) 1
Solo Bass Clef Part (Substitute for Vocal) 1
Piano Accompaniment 1
Drums 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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