🎁 Sonny Rollins’ Solo – “I Know That You Know” – FREE PDF Transcription

🎷 Study the Fire of Sonny Rollins – FREE PDF Transcription

This solo from Sonny Rollins on “I Know That You Know” (from the classic Sonny Side Up session with Dizzy Gillespie) is a showcase of high-speed bebop brilliance — agile, rhythmic, and bursting with ideas.

Whether you’re working on fast tempos, time feel, or just looking to internalize bebop language at its finest, this is a goldmine.

I’ve transcribed it note-for-note — and now you can grab the PDF and study it yourself, for free.

I’ve transcribed the whole solo note-for-note, and now you can grab the PDF to study it bar-by-bar — completely free.

🎼 This PDF Lets You Explore Rollins’ Language in Motion

This solo moves fast — around 300 BPM — but even slowed down, you’ll hear how Rollins phrases with clarity, precision, and swing.

Every bar is packed with articulation, motivic development, and forward motion.

Use it as a masterclass in how to play fast without losing control.

📘 What You’ll Get in the PDF:

✅ Full note-for-note transcription of the Rollins' solo on "I Know That You Know"

✅ Clean, printable formatting

✅ Written for B♭ instruments

✅ Chord symbols included for harmonic context

✅ Perfect for jazz saxophonists, students, and bebop lovers

🎯 Why This Resource Is for You:

• Build confidence at faster tempos

• Understand how Rollins balances melodic shape with rhythmic drive

• Use it as a daily etude, warm-up, or transcription study

• Develop bebop articulation, phrase length control, and motivic flow

💬 What Musicians Are Saying:

“It’s incredible how much Rollins packs into every phrase — and having it transcribed like this makes it way easier to absorb.”

— Julian L.

📥 How It Works:

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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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