Cherokee: Ultimate Bebop Challenge - Play Along Track | ACME Play-A-Longs

🎷 Elevate Your Bebop Skills with 'Cherokee' | ACME Play-A-Longs
Welcome to ACME Play-A-Longs, where we bring the essence of bebop jazz straight to your practice room! Today, we're featuring a high-energy play-along track for the iconic bebop tune "Cherokee." Perfect for musicians looking to dive into the exhilarating world of bebop.
About 'Cherokee':
Originally a swing tune, "Cherokee" was famously transformed into a cornerstone of the bebop repertoire by jazz giants like Charlie Parker. Known for its rapid tempo and complex chord changes, it's a must-play for aspiring bebop musicians.
Why This Track Rocks:
Skill Building: Challenge yourself with fast chord changes and intricate melodies.
Bebop Authenticity: Immerse yourself in the true bebop sound with our professionally crafted track.
Versatility: Ideal for saxophonists, trumpeters, pianists, and all jazz enthusiasts.
Track Details: Bb Major | 279 BPM | 5 Choruses
Style: Bebop
Instruments: Classic bebop ensemble for a genuine jazz experience.
Maximize Your Practice:
Familiarize: Listen to the track to get a feel for the tempo and style.
Join the Jam: Play your instrument alongside our track, immersing yourself in the bebop vibe.
Experiment: Use this track to explore improvisation, fast runs, and bebop phrasing.
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Jump into the exciting world of 'Cherokee' and let your bebop journey soar with ACME Play-A-Longs. Let’s swing!
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FOOTPRINTS: • Footprints (Cmi) - Sw...
LUSH LIFE: • Lush Life (Db) || Play...
TENOR MADNESS: • Tenor Madness (Bb) || ...
SUGAR: • Sugar (Cmi) || Play Al...
MY LITTLE SUEDE SHOES: • My Little Suede Shoes ...
CORCOVADO: • Quiet Nights Of Quiet ...
Jazz nomenclature is complicated and ACME chords symbols are simplified.
• CΔ is a major sound and could refer to a “C6” or “Cmaj7”
• D- is usually voiced as a minor-seventh (1,♭3, 5, ♭7)
• Ø is a half-diminished seventh chord (1,♭3,♭5,♭7)
• O is a full diminished seventh chord (1,♭3,♭5,♭♭7)
• +4 is voiced as #11
• +9 is an “altered 9” and could refer to a♭9, ♯9, or both

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[@ACMEPlayALongs]

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[@adammarket7568]

Nice easy tempo! Thanks for sharing

[@ACMEPlayALongs]

Thank you too!