This superb introduction to solo Jazz Piano has been designed to help even relative beginners play in a variety of real jazz styles as soon as possible.As well as swing Easijazz covers Latin and rockstyles of Jazz Piano. WIth helpful demonstrations on the accompanying CD this unique book ofers an enjoyable varied introduction to the special skills that solo Jazz Piano demands.Begins with five-noteshapesCovers swing rock and Latin stylesGraduhally progresses through rhythm and range skillsLets you hear how each piece should sound on audio CD'I really want to express my own personaldelight in John's Easijazz book. He writes with such understanding of the idioms and the limitations within which he must compose for really young pianists while never watering down or compromising his own inimitablestyle.Such a generous impeccably presented selection of attractive well-varied and useful pieces in a whole range of genres - a brilliant book to be used as a repertoire resource a tutor a sight-reading book styleguide - or just for having fun at the piano!'John York - Pianist and Teacherwww.yorkpiano.co.uk'This book is ideal for developing coordination between the hands. As well as providing appealing shortpieces for a concert it would be perfect for the reluctant sight-reader to master hands-together playing.'Hilary Garrett Music Teacher Magazine

Start Pianojazz has been written to answer the needs of the pianist who wants to play jazz or at least jazzy-styled pieces at a fairly early stage in their learning despite some of the more complex concepts that are involved. Each piece has a facing page of notes which provide some hints on style form and rhythm as well as a few practice strategies. With a host of enjoyable pieces and practical guidance the Start Piano Jazz is the perfect starting point.

Standards-Fifteen well-known jazz standards arranged for five finger Piano each song clearly presented along with finger position diagrams.Ideal for beginners and sight-reading practice for early graded examinations. IncludesThe Girl From Ipanema Perdido Summertime and Honeysuckle Rose.

Jazz Piano Plus One is a folio of 14 original jazzy pieces composed by John Kember with optional upper and lower parts for your teacher or friend adding extra dimensions to your performance. Covering a range of styles and suitable for players of grade 3 upwards this set of pieces offers a variety of playing options with a melody the chords and the bass line all provided. Begin with the tune and then progress to adding the lower parts as your teacher provides the funky accompaniments. As your playing progresses you will be able to tackle and master all three layers of music creating your own definitive solo performance! There are extended exercises giving you a chanceto master left-hand comping adding bass lines and using rootless chords.

These exercises for the contemporary pianist are musically enjoyable as well as technically demanding and are written in all keys rather than just in C. Most of them are figures which may be incorporated into solos that jazzplayers can play while improvising. These exercises supplement the traditional Hanon and Czerny exercises by moving into a more modern and progressive group of studies which are not found in the older exercises and focusing lesson scale patterns. They are meant to be more fun to play and to give the student a chance to invent his or her own fingerings for the exercises. Two-handed exercises allow the student to work on strengthening the left hand as wellas the right hand. The companion CD presents all of the exercises in the book as a guide to proper execution. This book was previously published as Exercises for the Contemporary Pianist.

A collection of sixteen easy pieces for Piano in light Jazz styles composed by Russell Stokes.

Book 1 Book With Online Audio-There are things in life you cannot learn from books. Jazz rock and the blues are among them. To play these improvised styles of music it's important to look beyond the sheet music and theory manuals. The process involveslearning by ear directly from the music itself. Learning by ear acquaints you with melody harmony and rhythm in terms of how these elements sound rather than how they look on paper. This familiarity lies at the very heart ofimprovising.This book and its accompanying CD will serve as your guide as you develop your jazz rock and blues improvising talents. It introduces the experience to anyone with a year of basic Piano under their fingers.Improvisations featured on the CD will offer inspiration and illustrate improvising techniques introduced in the text. Ultimately you will be prepared for learning directly from the recordings of your favorite artists.

18 Trascrizioni facilitate per pianoforte.-18 transcriptions for easy Piano of standard jazz songs. Includes: A night in Tunisia - Bewitched - Body and soul - Cry me a river - How high the moon - I've got you under my skin - Moonlight in Vermont - Muskrat ramble - My funny Valentine - Pennsylvania 6-5000 - Sophisticated lady - Sweet and lovely - Take five - Tea for two - The continental - When I fall in love - With a song in my heart - You go to my head.

Really Easy Jazzin' About Studies conatins a superb collection of jazzy fun pieces for Piano or Keyboard by Pamela Wedgwood.

A brilliant collection of lively fun pieces with lots of handy tips to help you on your way. An excellent introduction to the world of jazz.

Six classical favorites written with an original jazz twist Spinning Song is a particular favourite. The excellent orchestrated backing tracks are an added treat!

A comprehensive collection of over 150 standards arranged for the intermediate-level player. Includes: All the Things You Are - Autumn in New York - Bella\'s Lullaby - Crazy - Daddy\'s Little Girl - For All We Know - If - In the Mood - Nadia\'s Theme - Tangerine - The Very Thought of You - and more! 511 pages of music!

This unique book is compatible for performance with all instruments and is published with a CD of hip rhythm section backgrounds. In addition the duets can be performed with a live rhythm section using the chord symbols provided in the C and Bass Clef books.

A Jazzy Christmas is a unique collection of fourteen great festive jazz arrangements for solo Piano - your favourite carols as you've never heard them before. For the pianist who hasexhausted those tired old Christmas favourites but still loves a bit of Christmas Piano this well-loved songbook is sure to get the attention of your audience with these fun and exciting arrangements of traditional Yuletidetunes. Expertly arranged by Paul Honey this book contains a great selection of traditional carols like Silent Night and Away In A Manger as well as more modern hits like Last Christmas andMary's Boy Child. For the full list of fourteen songs included here please scroll down. Every song is a unique and fresh take on a classic making this truly a hit with players and listenersalike. Pianists will love the jazzed-up harmonies and fun solo passages while listeners will enjoy blend of old and new familiar and unfamiliar. Another great part of A Jazzy Christmas is the challengeinvolved. Everyone can play the traditional carols but these sparkling arrangements of will give your fingers a challenge and your audience a surprise. This Christmas sheet music is probably suitable for around a Grade 5standard due to the unconventional rhythms and harmonies involved. So whether you want to wow the audience at a Christmas concert or just want to unite the family around a log fire in those cold wintermonths A Jazzy Christmas is certain to brighten up the Christmas favourites while also guaranteed to keep your fingers warm. If this collection isn't enough Christmas jazz for you why not check out the follow-up   A Jazzy Christmas Book 2  for even more spiced up arrangements of old

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes. A vibrant collecton of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles so take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.