Gearcheck device back and forth along the full length of the strings and fret board. The String Cleaner should be used after each play to ensure optimum perfor-
mance; to clean the device, simply hand-wash with warm water and a drop of liquid soap. The String Cleaner has one US
patent, two patents pending and is distributed in 45 countries; The String Cleaner for bass guitar has one patent pending and will be available where The String Cleaner is sold with a list price of $19.99. www.thestringcleaner.com
Alfred’s Jazz Play-Along Series
Alfred’s Jazz Play-Along Series was created for instrumentalists who want to develop their improvisation skills while playing classic jazz standards. Volume 1: Strayhorn & More and Vol-
ume 2: Swingin’ Now are written at the medium to medium-advanced level. Each book contains nine popular jazz tunes, arranged for C, B-flat, E-flat, and Bass Clef instruments. Additional features include multiple jazz choruses for soloing opportunities, and demo tracks with horn players, and a pro rhythm section to demonstrate the melodies, style, interpretation, and sample solos. In addition, the play-along tracks allows for a soloist or group to learn and perform with the rhythm section only. Split tracks also offer piano, guitar, and bass players the opportunity to perform with the track by dialing in/out left or right stereo channels. www.alfred.com
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