"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.
Pop und Rock
for: Voice, piano [guitar]
Single edition
Item no.: 1353993
for: Mixed choir (SSAATTBB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1105958
In Spanish and Vestapol Tunings
for: Guitar
2 DVDs (learning video)
Item no.: 1665453
in strange and unusual time signatures
for: Drum kit
Music score
Item no.: 780583
Lehrhilfsmittel
for: Flute
Music score
Item no.: 971480
Pop Choral Series
for: Women's choir (SSAA), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1653009
A song recorded by American country music artist Patsy Cline, Everest label 1957
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Score
Item no.: 641548
Jazz
for: Piano
Buch + DVD
Item no.: 1591583
for: Banjo
Music lesson book, online audio
Item no.: 638924
A New Gospel Music Experience for mixed Voices
for: Solo voice, mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 685338
11 Gospel Songs for Mixed Voices
for: Mixed choir, piano
Score
Item no.: 483761
15 Attractive Pieces with Piano Accompaniment
for: Bb Trumpet / Cornet / Flugel Horn
Buch + CD
Item no.: 191594
Einzelausgabe für gemischten Chor (SATB)
aus der Serie The Ultimate Gospel Choir Book
for: Mixed choir; piano [keyboard/guitar] ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 192017
The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt
for: Acoustic guitar [classical guitar]
Lesson book (with standard notation and tabs), online audio
Item no.: 188552
From the Classic Hot Licks Video Series
for: Electric guitar [acoustic guitar]
Lesson book (with standard notation and tabs), online video
Item no.: 692200
Jazz Pieces with Piano Accompaniment
for: F/Eb Horn and Piano
Buch
Item no.: 247133
13 Favorites for 2-part chorus and piano score
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 135253
For Group or Individual Study
for: Violin
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 137332
Festival Choral
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 660709
Gitarrenworkshop
for: Guitar
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 614817
Gospel für Frauenchor und Orgel
for: Women's choir (SA), organ
Score
Item no.: 630490
for: Harp
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 150247
4 Traditionals aus England, Schottland, Irland, Wales
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Songbook
Item no.: 148387
In addition to scales and arpegios, many examples of jazz-type lines are covered and explained. Valuable tips and suggestions will help you begin creating your own jazz solos.
for: Acoustic Guitar
Lesson book (with standard notation and tabs)
Item no.: 153069
Colorful jazz pieces with LIVE combo
for: C/Bb Trombone BC/TC
Buch + CD
Item no.: 471006
for: Bass guitar
Music score, CD
Item no.: 167575
For Group or Individual Study
for: Jazz ensemble
Direktionsstimme, Playback-CD
Item no.: 156690
for Instrumental Players – in 3 Books
Debutants
for: Saxophone
Study book (without notes)
Item no.: 178949
Klavierbegleitheft
5 Songs für gemischten Chor und Klavier
Piano score
Item no.: 297082
Bastien Piano Basics
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 111092
for Acoustic Guitar
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 609227
Four Groovy Clarinet Quartets
for: Clarinet
Music score, CD
Item no.: 472664
Etudes in the Style of the Masters
(audio access included)
for: Vibraphone
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 585056
"Sing 'til the power of the Lord come down."
The Anton Armstrong Choral Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 460242
for: Voice, piano
Single edition
Item no.: 462346
Colorful jazz pieces with LIVE combo
for: Alto saxophone (E-flat)
Music score, CD
Item no.: 469619
For Saxophone Quartet
for: 4 saxophones (SATBar)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 483393
A Tribute To The Blues Brothers
Choral Medley
for: Mixed choir, piano
Score
Item no.: 561658
Four Groovy Flute Quartets
for: Flute
Music score, CD
Item no.: 556058
Unterrichtsmaterial
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 414624
for: Guitar
Lesson book (with standard notation and tabs), online media
Item no.: 1549387
Jazz
Buch
Item no.: 883537
16 pieces for B flat saxophone & piano
for: Bb Saxophone
Buch
Item no.: 247104
for: Violin
Music lesson book
Item no.: 417290
Second Time around
Second Edition
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 769623
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 769613
Scott Joplin and His Era
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 768971
Choral
for: TAB, 2-Part
Choir score
Item no.: 1657357