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This assortment solely comprises solo jazz piano pieces. Here the objective is not to play with a complete band but to learn how to bravely hold the fort alone - and that in a musical style which best suits soloing namely jazz. The assortmentincludes a number of particularly original musical pieces veritable etudes which will give you the opportunity to study the harmonies rhythms and tone colors typifying jazz and its numerous variants such as swing bebop bossa nova blue jazz orragtime. You may rest assured that here you will find something for all tastes and ages! Here you are taught which fingering is best suited to a specific playing situation. In so doing you learn how to perform the many musical pieces that are partof this assortment in a technically flawless manner. The DVD pertaining to this tutorial gives you the possibility to carefully observe the jazz piano pieces treated therein but above all it gives you the possibility to discover what their exactperformance style should be.This assortment solely comprises solo jazz Piano pieces. Here the objective is not to play with a complete band but to learn how to bravely hold the fort alone â?? and that in a musical style which best suits soloing namely jazz. The assortment includes a number of particularly original musical pieces veritable etudes which will give you the opportunity to study the harmonies rhythms and tone colors typifying jazz and its numerous variants such as swing bebop bossa nova blue jazz or ragtime. You may rest assured that here you will find something for all tastes and ages! Here you are taught which fingering is best suited to a specific playing situation. In so doing youlearn how to perform the many musical pieces that are part of this assortment in a technically flawless manner. The DVD pertaining to this tutorial gives you the possibility to carefully observe the jazz Piano pieces treated therein but above all it gives you the possibility to discover what their exact performance style should be.

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

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

The Associated Board's Jazz Piano series is a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz. A pioneering set of publications and a rigorously planned syllabus provide the building blocks you need to play jazz with imagination understanding and style and to improvise effectively right from the start.Five books of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire for you to play from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant dynamic and multicultural nature of jazz today. Throughout there is a huge range of styles: funky rock grooves up tempo swing tunes calypsos latin pieces jazz waltzes modal pieces bebop gospel etc. There are classic tunes by suchjazz greats as Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk in addition to the brand new pieces which have been specially commissioned from professional British jazz pianists and educators.Within each album there are 15 pieces presented in three categories - blues standards and contemporary jazz. Each piece provides a head which contains all the characteristic voicings phrasing and rhythmic patterns needed for a stylish performance. An improvised section follows where guideline pitches and left-hand voicings are given as a practical starting point for your own solos.These pieces will get you playing confidently and creatively.

Awarded the prestigious Music Industries Association Award in 2006 for Best Pop Publication Tim Richards' Exploring Jazz Piano was the long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed Improvising Blues Piano also published by Schott. The overall level is somewhat higher and would suit pianists of Grade 4 standard and above. The book comes in two volumes comprising no less than 56 original pieces by the author together with special arrangements of 24 standards ranging from Autumn Leaves and Summertime to Straight No Chaser and Coltrane's Impressions.The two volumes also contain over 800 musical examples a veritable treasury of styles and techniques for the aspiring jazzpianist and refers to the work of Erroll Garner Art Tatum Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Bud Powell Horace Silver Hampton Hawes Red Garland Wynton Kelly Bill Evans George Shearing Oscar Peterson Chick Corea McCoy Tyner and many others. Each volume has its own CD containing between them performances of all 80 pieces played by Tim alone or with his current trio of Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Home (drums). Play-along tracks are also included in which the piano is panned to one speaker providing rhythm section accompaniment if desired by turning the amplifier's balance control. Copious examples of improvisation are accompanied by numerous assignments with guidance to hand on every page. The package is beautifully illustrated with many full-page photographs of piano masters past and present informative mini biographies and a comprehensive suggested listening section. The practical covered spiral binding protects the books as well as enabling them to lie flat on the music stand.Exploring Jazz Piano fills a vacuum in jazz piano instruction its comprehensive syllabus taking the reader from first principles in Vol. 1 to professional level in Vol. 2. Any student of jazz piano piano teacher or performing musician dipping into either volume will be rewarded with a wealth of ideas and practical information to keep them occupied for many

Six fun pieces-A selection of six easy to intermediate level jazzy duets aimed at piano teachers and their pupils. With six contrasting jazz styles and performance notes these pieces should provide plenty of fun and enjoyment.

The Associated Board's Jazz Piano series is a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz. A pioneering set of publications and a rigorously planned syllabus provide the building blocks you need to play jazz with imagination understanding and style and to improvise effectively right from the start. Five books of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire for you to play from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant dynamic and multicultural nature of jazz today. Throughout there is a huge range of styles: funky rock grooves up tempo swing tunes calypsos latin pieces jazz waltzes modal pieces bebop gospel etc. There areclassic tunes by such jazz greats as Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk in addition to the brand new pieces which have been specially commissioned from professional British jazz pianists and educators.Within each album there are 15 pieces presented in three categories - blues standards and contemporary jazz. Each piece provides a head which contains all the characteristic voicings phrasing and rhythmic patterns needed for a stylish performance. An improvised section follows where guideline pitches and left-hand voicings are given as a practical starting point for your own solos.These pieces will get you playing confidently and creatively.

A Jazzy Christmas Book 2 is the great follow up to the popular  A Jazzy Christmas Book 1  for soloPiano containing a further 13 jazz arrangements of more of your favourite Christmas classics. This book is the next instalment in the series for the pianist who is tired of the same old arrangements oftraditional seasonal songs that have been heard and played many times before. This songbook includes even more arrangements of festive favourites with an interesting and exciting jazz twist. These songs are guaranteed to get theattention and respect of your audience. Expertly arranged by Paul Honey songs like Jingle Bells O Come All Ye Faithful and Santa Baby get the jazz-treatment in this follow-upedition. Pianists and audiences will enjoy playing and hearing these innovative and cool twists on the Yuletide classics. The jazzy melodies and unexpected chords breathe new life into the tired old tunes and listeners will enjoy hearing how these versions differ from the ones they are familiar with. As with the first book the challenge of these pieces presents yet another enjoyable part of the series. After you've mastered thetraditional songs these new and reinvigorated versions will keep your audience on their toes and will keep your fingers working.  So whether you have already mastered the first book and you arehungry for more jazz-inspired Christmas or you just prefer the tunes included in this one the jazz harmonies rhythms and melodies of these arrangements in A Jazzy Christmas are sure to bring a freshness toyour soundtrack this Christmas.