"If you have to ask what jazz is... you’ll never know." Louis Armstrong
Jazz, born in New Orleans around 1910, was formed through marching bands moving indoors, and mixing with ragtime, blues and other musical styles. No matter your taste, browse our sheet music and scores, take a look at our Jazz Sheet Music Downloads, and explore the wide world of Jazz with Stretta Music today!
Although jazz began very locally, and gradually spread more nationally, it wasn’t until the 1930s that it became more international, becoming popular through the new dance form Swing. Due to the economic crisis, many solo artists began to form big bands, like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Duke Ellington. Soon Gypsy Jazz also sprung up, which, since it mainly used string instruments, was also called String Jazz, an excellent example being the French guitarist Django Rheinhardt. In the 1940s, through such jazz musicians as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis & Dizzy Gillespie, Bebop evolved, which is the basis for modern jazz. In Bebop, the tempo quickened, the harmonies became more complex, and there was more rhythmic freedom.
Although a lot of jazz throughout the ages was lead by instrumentalists, there were also many famous jazz singers, like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett and Jamie Cullum.
A few important jazz artists of the modern era include John Coltrane, Oscar Peterson and Wynton Marsalis.
Part I: Dawn – Part II: On the Bank – Part III: Torrent
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat) [flute], string ensemble, rhythm section
Score
Item no.: 1690077
Book
Item no.: 1687826
As recorded on the album "Strings"
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat), string ensemble, rhythm section
Score
Item no.: 1687797
As recorded on the album "Strings"
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat), string ensemble, rhythm section
Score
Item no.: 1687796
for: Violin, cello, piano (piano trio)
Piano score, parts
Item no.: 1558726
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat)
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 1680982
Üben wie noch nie! Das Workout.
for: Flute
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 1681027
Based on a Traditional Gospel Song
RUNDEL Rock & Wind Band
for: Concert band; rock band ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1677510
Set Fire to the Rain – Hello – Someone Like You – Rolling in the Deep
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1672604
for: Classical guitar
Music score
Item no.: 1672116
for drumset
for: Drum kit
Music lesson book
Item no.: 1666901
with optional parts for rhythm guitar, bass guitar
for: Guitar
Music score (with tabs), online audio
Item no.: 1652092
"Kristina"
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1645596
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1645598
for: Cello, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 1641755
Edition Schott
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1640467
Die Video-Kindergitarrenschule für den Unterricht ab 8 Jahren
for: Electric guitar
Lesson book (with standard notation and tabs), online media
Item no.: 1558715
op. 95
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1641745
Edition Schott
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1641746
Edition Schott
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1641285
16 berühmte Jazz-Balladen
Schott Violin Lounge
for: Violin; piano ad lib.
Piano score, solo part, online audio (playback)
Item no.: 1632644
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1641744
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1632632
12 iconic songs
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 1628957
14 easy jazzy pieces
for: Piano
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 1611986
Essential Elements
for: Jazz ensemble
Score
Item no.: 1533776
for: Piano
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 1582389
for: Piano
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 1559693
for Easy Piano
for: Piano
Songbook (piano, chords, text)
Item no.: 1566939
Guitar Educational
for: Electric guitar [acoustic guitar]
Music score (with tabs), online audio
Item no.: 1566788
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1546720
Kompositionen und Bearbeitungen für zwei Fagotte
for: 2 bassoons
Ensemble score
Item no.: 1559144
for: Piano
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 1340831
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
opt. Baritonhorn (Bassschlüssel)
for: Trombone [baritone horn] (bass clef)
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557151
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
for: Violin
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557152
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
for: Descant recorder
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557157
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
for: Flute
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557158
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
opt. Piano
for: Accordion [piano]
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557155
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
opt. Baritonhorn (Violinschlüssel)
for: Trumpet [baritone horn]
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557153
12 Shanties zum Mitspielen
for: Saxophone
Music score, CD, online audio
Item no.: 1557156
Edition Schott
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1544268
for: Piano
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 1555997
15 Pieces for Solo Piano
for: Piano
Music score (anthology), online audio
Item no.: 1555805
For Today's Drummer: 50 Exercises to Master-Sight-Reading in Rock
for: Drum kit
Music score
Item no.: 1552493
De Haske Flute Series
for: 4 flutes (quartet)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1351699
Grundlagen – Tipps – Übungen – Hörbeispiele
for: Instrument [voice]
Lesson book (with online media)
Item no.: 1550479
op. 60
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1544282
Edition Schott
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 1544281