Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, and bass.Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass piano parts,making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues and pentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swing eighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context of accompanying a soloist (comping): in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazz soloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book.If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time you complete it! Includes access to online audio. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 ofthe 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, andbass. Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass pianoparts, making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues andpentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swingeighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context ofaccompanying a soloist (comping) - in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazzsoloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book. If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time youcomplete it! Includes access to online audio. / Jazz / Etude / Piano

Written in the key of D major, this late-intermediate piece combines multiple elements in 4/4 meter that are sure to catch students' eyes. The left hand provides a solid accompaniment through the use of harmonic intervals, chords, and octaves, while the right hand swings around the treble staff with lively eighth notes and triplets. Contrasting dynamics, varied articulations, and many accidentals add challenges and excitement. / Piano

Alfred is pleased to introduce Elvina Pearce's Favorite Solos, Book 2, a collection of 16 early intermediate solos for students of all ages. Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy the variety of styles, sounds, and moods of this music. The pieces included in this collection have maintained their popularity among pianists for many years and will quickly become your favorites, too. / Piano

Talented composer pianist and teacher Eug???nie Rocherolle has artfully arranged for intermediate-level solo piano nine traditional spirituals which she also performs on the accompanying CD. Includes: Deep River * It's Me O Lord *Nobody Knows De Trouble I See * Swing Low Sweet Chariot * and more.

Level 2: Early Intermediate to Intermediate. Par . La collection Expanding the Repertoire d'Hal Leonard entend mettre à la portée des élèves et des professeurs une littérature pianistique jusqu'ici méconnue, pour des découvertes mémorables. Ce volume de niveau intermédiaire propose de la musique de compositeurs afro-américains classée graduellement et comprend des notes pédagogiques de Leah Claiborne, une experte en la matière. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Recueil / Piano

Jazz Play-Along Vol.116. 2 CDs and book. What do you play when you have one chord for 8 or 16 bars? The Modal Jazz era presented new challenges for improvisers, spawning a fruitful period rich in new ideas, concepts, and harmonic exploration. This play-a-long includes several 'Standard' forms and important practice tracks; many of which are 'period accurate' and others which are stylistically more contemporary. These practice tracks are designed to foster understanding, facility and familiarity. Many of the first tracks are slow, making them perfect for beginners. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy the opportunity to doubletime and experiment with an endless array of chord/scalesubstitutions over the otherwise simple tracks. / Niveau : Débutant / Méthode en anglais / Méthode / Tout Instrument

This book is filled with fresh arrangements for first-year voice students with intermediate level piano parts. These spirituals are perfect for all singers representing a significant part of American folk music. They're equally at home in the recital hall or at your next church service. The accompanying CD includes performance tracks and accompaniment-only tracks.

For Intermediate-Level Players. Par CORNICK MIKE. Mike Cornick's 'In the Groove', first published in 2004, has become a firm favourite appearing frequently as a concert item on stage and on YouTube. Here, appearing alongside In the Groove, are thirteen new and equally entertaining pieces in a variety of lighter styles such as swing, blues, ragtime, latin, ballad and calypso - more pieces that will put the pianist undoubtedly 'in the groove'. Young pianists will enjoy exploring the different styles offered in this set of performance pieces. Watch a performance of 'In the Groove' on YouTube, one of many, many available. • 14 attractive and entertaining pieces, including the popular 'In the Groove', for intermediate-level pianists • Explore a range of lighter styles including swing, blues, ragtime, latin, ballad and calypso • An inspiring choice of short pieces which will engage performers and audiences alike/ Etude / Piano

Graded Original Jazz and Blues for Piano/Keyboard-A favourite with the ABRSM Get Set Jazz! is an exciting new series of jazz blues and pop sketches for Piano or Keyboard with CD or downloadable MP3 tracks exploring a wide variety of traditional and modern styles. Catchy melodies arranged in the most comfortable keys will guarantee maximum inspiration for any student wishing to develop a natural confidence in both swing and straight syncopation. Every piece has been meticulously scored with detailed phrasing and fingering suggestions. The first book (SP902) is perfect for students working from Prep level (Elementary) through Grade 1 and towards Grade 2 (Late Elementary). The second book(SP920) will help students working at Grades 2 and 3 (Late Elementary) progress towards Grade 4 (Early Intermediate) level. The third book (SP956) is for more experienced students looking to expand their repertoire. The pieces range in difficulty from approximately Grade 4 (Early Intermediate) through to Grade 7 (Late Intermediate). 'He (Crosland) writes in contemporary styles that appeal to the millennial generation...Each piece has just the right amount of fingering and phrasing detail enabling a good performance straight away...These are characteful catchy pieces that you and your pupils will love.' - Music Teacher Magazine

9 pieces for jazz piano-Jazz In Springtime is a stylish piano album which takes players on a musical tour of springtime presenting well-loved jazz standards such as April in Paris and Honeysuckle Rose alongside cool original compositions by celebrated jazz pianist Nikki Iles. The nine pieces present a variety of jazz styles including swing folk samba and contemporary drawing inspiration from the likes of Keith Jarrett Oscar Peterson Count Basie and Chick Corea. With fully notated rhythms grooves and improvisations Jazz in Springtime is the perfect collection for pianists looking for that authentic jazz sound. Ninearrangements and original pieces at intermediate level (Grades 4-7) Notated jazz solos accessible yet idiomatic Wide range of styles from swing to contemporary CD of full performances to help with interpretation Companion volume to Jazz On A Winter's Night (9780193365902) and Jazz On A Summer's Day (9780193379794). Up on the Hill is included in ABRSm Piano Grade 5 Syllabus 2017-2018

Jazz on a Summer's Day is a unique collection of stylish jazz arrangements and original compositions for solo piano. It conveys the many sides of summer through swing blues samba calypso and folk and draws inspiration from jazz artists including Oscar Peterson Bill Evans Grover Washington Jr and Sonny Rollins. The author's credentials as a celebrated jazz pianist and composer guarantee a perfect introduction to jazz and to sounding like the best.Nine arrangements and original pieces at intermediate level (Grades 5-8)Notated jazz solos accessible yet idiomaticWide range of styles from swing standards tocontemporaryIncludes a piano duet-a sizzling jazz-sambaCD of full performances to help with interpretation and backing tracks for the duetA companion volume to Jazz on a Winter's Night (9780193365902)

20 jazzy interpretations of traditional Christmas carols for the intermediate to advanced pianist-Microjazz Christmas Collection provides the intermediate to advanced pianist with fresh repertoire for the festive season. Containing 20 innovative arrangements of traditional carols in styles such as jazz blues swing rock 'n' roll and reggae this set of Piano pieces will help you to capture the magic of Christmas.

Jazz on a Winter's Night is a Christmas Piano album of stylish swinging arrangements. Favourite Christmas carols and songs receive the complete jazz treatment with rhythm harmony grooves and solos all carefully notated. The expertise of the arranger celebrated jazz pianist and composer Nikki Iles guarantees an authentic jazz sound and a range of styles from Nat King Cole to John Coltrane. While paying homage to American Christmas jazz the collection also reflects a European tradition in such time-honoured classics as In the Bleak Mid-Winter. Expert arrangements for players at intermediate level (Grades 4 - 8)Written solos perfectly in style and swinging! Wide range of jazz styles and influences from swing to contemporary including Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Vince Mendoza and Abdullah Ibrahim CD of full performances by Nikki Iles to help with interpretation and feel

Cool Blues Piano-Keyboard Grooves is a music instructional book written by internationally acclaimed author/musician Andrew D. Gordon.Andrew D. Gordon has written over 60 music educational books such as: ?12 Bar Blues Bible? ?100 Ultimate Blues Riffs? ?60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind? ?The Bluesier Side Of Jazz? ?Ultimate Latin Riffs for Piano/Keyboards? available worldwide through music stores and internet sites either as music books or digital downloads.This book contains 44 Blues rhythm grooves recorded 4 times (twice ata slow tempo and twice at the normal tempo) that will enable the beginner/intermediate student to develop their Blues Piano/Keyboard skills through watching Gordon play the grooves in the video as well as seeing the music notation at the same time. Using this method with his students Andrew D. Gordon has noticed that they are able to learn quickly as well as having a lot of fun learning.The grooves are in different keys and tempos based on the 12 Bar Blues tradition and cover a wide range of different Blues styles whether playing a Slow Blues Funky Blues Swing Blues Boogie-Woogie Rock Blues etc.