Tar Paper Stomp
Here is a chart transcribed from Barbecue Joe And His Hot Dogs (Led By Wingy Manone) ca. 1930. The tune is Tar Paper Stomp. Check out the history of this tune as it is the first time the famous riff from Glenn Millers In The Mood is played on a recording (it was used a few more times before it was used for In The Mood!)
The instrumentation is as follows:
- Clarinet
- 1st Trumpet
- 2nd Trumpet
- Trombone
- Piano
- Banjo/Guitar
- Bass
- Tuba
- Drums
- Score
This chart features wonderful ensemble parts which are completely written out. All the fantastic solos are also written out note for note except the piano solo (notated as solo ad lib with chord changes provided). It is possible to replace the piano solo with a trombone solo (cue changes provided in the trombone part) if your band is missing a piano player.
This chart’s level of difficulty is rated: Medium. This rating typically means the average musician will be able to play it successfully after a few attempts. Tempo, key, and instrumental range all could pose a challenge.