SKU: KJ.GP474
ISBN 9780849799181.
First published in 1927, these gems still excite listeners and motivate performers! Each prelude shows George Gershwinâ??s unique ability to combine early 20th century classical music styles with jazz elements. Excellent works for an early-advanced pianistâ??s repertoire.
SKU: AD.ADG247
ISBN 9781958017395. UPC: 663389124721. 9 x 12 inches.
Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's latest masterpiece, 100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Piano/Keyboards. Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for pianists and keyboard enthusiasts.As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly weave intricate jazz harmonies with the infectious energy of funk rhythms pushing the boundaries of musical expression and inspiring a new wave of creativity.With a career steeped in jazz and funk, he seamlessly blends the sophistication of jazz harmonies with the infectious grooves of funk, providing a captivating experience for musicians of all levels.100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves is a journey through the heart of jazz-funk, featuring mainly eight measure grooves that capture the essence of this vibrant genre. Gordon's grooves allows pianists and keyboardists to explore the rich tapestry of jazz-funk while adding their own creative flair.Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded twice, the first version has the piano/keyboard part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums and percussion as well as other instruments. The second version consists of a 2-3 minute play-a-long track to practice the piano/keyboard part with.Whether you are a seasoned performer looking to expand your repertoire or a hobbyist/student who is interested in the world of jazz-funk, this book offers a diverse array of, chord progressions, and melodic lines that will challenge and inspire.100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Piano/Keyboards is an invitation to explore the syncopated rhythms, sophisticated harmonies, and infectious energy that define the genre. Step into the world of limitless musical possibilities, and let the pages of this extraordinary collection be your guide to unlocking the vibrant and soulful world of jazz-funk.
SKU: HL.1349550
ISBN 9798350116328. UPC: 196288191391.
17 masterful arrangements for ANY performance setting: recital hall, virtual site, or intimate living space! The pieces also perfectly complement Eric Baumgartner's Jazz Piano Basics method.
SKU: MB.30640M
ISBN 9780786699940. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14787
UPC: 805095147872. English.
New York pianist David Hazeltine has created tasteful arrangements of these etudes that span many piano styles that sound completely authentic and swinging, yet playable. Left hand-right hand separations have been clearly notated using the two clefs, and the included appendix contains brief comments on each etude, along with a scale syllabus and extracted lines for improvisation study. Titles include: Splank Street * Melon Island * Green Fin * St. Sonny * Voyage * Confirmed * Miles' Blues * Freedom * Bird's Ballad * Trane's Thing * You Need Not * Things * Days Ago * Stellar * Night Eyes.
SKU: BT.0371-98-400-DHI
ISBN 9789043101974. International.
Nine pieces in 1930’s boogie woogie style with play-along backingCD featuring a live band. Titles include: Best Friend Boogie, BlueNote Boogie, Cool Boogie and Game Boy Boogie! Boogie woogie, de muziek uit de jaren 1930, herleeft in dit boek. Negen stukken, met pakkende, eigentijdse titels als Dino Boogie en Game Boy Boogie worden op de bijgeleverde cd swingend voorgespeeld en begeleid dooreen fantastische live boogie-band.Mit Begleitung der Combo auf der CD macht das Spielen dieser neun originalen Boogie Woogies von Markus Schenk und Kurt Brunthaler richtig Spaß! Le Boogie-Woogie a fait danser l’Amérique puis l’Europe pendant toute une décennie, au point qu’il est difficile de se représenter les années 30 avec un autre fond musical. Avec Boogie for Piano, le Boogie-Woogie a gardé son cachet original. Il boogie-woogie ha fatto danzare l’America ed in seguito l’Europa per un decennio, al punto che è difficile immaginarsi gli anni ’30 con un altro sottofondo musicale. Con Boogie for Winds, il boogiewoogie ha conservato il suo carattere originale. Sul CD, ogni brano è dapprima eseguito a titolo dimostrativo. Lo strumento solista può in seguito interpretare i nove brani “in diretta†con l’accompagnamento di un ensemble orchestrale.
SKU: FJ.E1128
UPC: 241444408292. English.
This perky intermediate duet starts in F major, modulates to D major, then back to F major. It features wonderful interplay between the two players-excellent four-hand writing! Good piece for performance or as a choice piece for NFMC piano duet event.
About FJH Piano Ensemble Series
Creative material especially written to explore aspects of artistic ensemble performance.
SKU: HL.49019589
ISBN 9790001192866. UPC: 884088984458. 9.0x12.0x0.172 inches.
'Piano Songs' shows what makes up current jazz in Germany: melodies free of cliches and exciting grooves, moving between classical and modern music without fearing contact. Julia Hulsmann ranks among the best-known German jazz pianists and has released several CDs. The newly composed 'Piano Songs' are her first sheet music edition.
