🎁 Bud Powell – “Celia” – FREE PDF Transcription

🎷 Study the Genius of Bud Powell – FREE PDF Transcription

This iconic solo was recorded in 1949 in New York City, featuring Bud Powell on piano, Ray Brown on bass, and Max Roach on drums — a true bebop dream trio.

Bud opens his solo on “Celia” with one of the most recognized bebop lines in jazz history — lightning-fast, harmonically rich, and packed with intention. The rest of the solo doesn’t let up either, offering a masterclass in phrasing, time feel, and bebop structure.

I’ve transcribed the full solo note-for-note and adapted it for melodic instruments — a study resource that works across piano, saxophone, and more.

🎼 This PDF Lets You Explore Powell’s Blueprint for Bebop

Celia is often seen as a “textbook” bebop solo — but only if you slow it down, analyze the shapes, and internalize the phrasing. This transcription lets you do just that.

Use it to:

• Understand Bud’s use of voice leading, sequences, and phrasing
• Practice articulation and pacing in a real-time bebop context
• Apply piano-inspired lines to melodic instruments with clarity

📘 What You’ll Get in the PDF:

✅ Full transcription of Bud Powell’s solo on “Celia”

✅ Available in B♭ and Concert Pitch

✅ Clean formatting with chord changes marked

✅ Written to work for saxophonists, pianists, and jazz students alike

🎯 Why This Resource Is for You:

• One of the clearest examples of real bebop language

• Perfect for studying phrasing, bebop rhythm, and motivic development

• Use it as a warm-up, transcription etude, or vocabulary builder

• Great for teachers, students, and soloists looking to internalize bebop logic

💬 What Musicians Are Saying:

“This solo really is the blueprint — Bud says so much with economy and fire. Thanks for making it accessible to horn players too!”

— Marek J.

📥 How It Works:

1. Set the price to 0 → click “I want this”

2. Enter your email and download instantly (free!)

3. Open the PDF and start exploring the lines

4. Rewatch the video — or use the solo as your own study material

👤 About the Author:

Martin Uherek is a jazz saxophonist and educator dedicated to helping musicians improve their fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. His lick packs, transcriptions, and solo studies are trusted by jazz learners and teachers worldwide.

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