Easy Jazz Studies With CD

Following the success of Easy Jazz Studies for Flute and Jazz Studies for Flute it became clear that saxophonists would also like to play these pieces. Tilmann Dehnhard has now produced this collection for Alto Saxophone.On the CD each piece is presented in three versions: two full recordings at differing tempi for playing-along and a version providing the accompaniment only for playing-along with full confidence. Notes and explanations are provided on swing rhythm off-beat articulation and other conventions encountered in the playing of jazz.

Following the success of Jazz Studies for Flute Tilman Dehnhard has now produced another volume of original pieces but this time at an easier level. The included CD is a real bonus. Each piece is presented in three versions: two full recordings at differing tempi for playing-along and a version providing the accompaniment only for playing-along with full confidence. Notes and explanations are provided on swing rhythm off-beat articulation and other conventions encountered in the playing of jazz.

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ? a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy?he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book?encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation

In classical jazz and popular styles!Along with the recently published 20 Piano Studies (UE 21233) this new set of études - this time for easy to intermediate level players is a welcome departure from the usual study book. Key signatures in these easier pieces are restricted to major keys of up to 2 sharps or flats and their relative minor keys. Each piece primarily ocuses on a particular technical or interpretive aspect of piano playing and encompasses various musical styles. gain Mike Cornick's attractive pieces and carefully considered approach will both inspire as well as educate.

This series explores the exciting and ever-changing world of Jazz showcasing the wide range of styles and techniques that characterise this often complex and perplexing music!Designed to be used in tandem with the Jazz Connection series Jazzabilities boasts a logical set of studies and exercises designed to help you get your hands around the Jazz Piano styles of today. Rather than intimidating you with unnecessary theory these simple exercises will help you grasp the nuances of Jazz in easy bite-sized portions. The audio CD not only supports every example there's also a host of tracks constructed to get you improvising providing valuable earlyexperience in the fun and excitement of creating your own solos!

Par SNIDERO JIM. Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments. See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist.Play along with one of todays finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section. Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo ? works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude. / Jazz / Recueil / Trombone Basse

Leichte bis mittelschwere Etüden-Paul Coles' 26 Melodic Studies are designed to help the student to develop a basic technique based upon the traditional teachings of renowned guitarists Francisco Tárrega Fernando Sor and Mauro Giuliani to name but a few. The studies progress from relatively easy to more demanding pieces so it is an album designed to accompany the student on their journey as they advance from an initial to an intermediate standard. The contemporary style of the music is tuneful and light making the featured pieces both fun and interesting to play and fingerings have been carefully considered for accuracy and ease of facility. 'PaulColes brings to these studies his combined skills as composer guitar player and teacher and sets out a clear technical and musical route map for the student to achieve excellent results.More than plain studies he uses a pleasing and up-to-date musical language. Here are some pieces with catchy melodies jazzy harmonic turns and foot-tapping rhythms.I am sure they will inspire the student to learn and enjoy at the same time an ideal combination.' - Carlos Bonell International guitarist arranger and teacher

DVD With Small Booklet-An enjoyable easy to follow drumming method for the complete beginner. Explains and demonstrates all the essential sounds and techniques used in modern drumming styles. Includes music fundamentals co-ordination and rhythmstudies and making effective use of the whole Drumkit. Includes 64 page bookNo previous musical knowledge or experience necessarySuitable for all agesEasy to follow lesson bylesson formatLearn to read music as it relates to the DrumsLearn to play using all the Drums and cymbals around the Drumkit.Learn how to invent your own Drum beats and fillsLearn how to playwith other instrumentsLearn to play drumbeats in a variety of styles including Rock Blues Funk and JazzAll of the exercises sound great and are fun to play

Easy Little Peppers is the second book in a series of five. Each book is filled with fun jazz pieces that can be used both as pedagogical studies and as repertoire pieces. 'Easy Little Peppers' is around Grade 2 standard and each of the pieces has been written with the young pianist in mind avoiding leaps that are difficult for small hands and incorporating relatively short lighthearted pieces. Technique is developed alongside musicality helping young players to move towards grade exams and the other books in the series.

James Rae’s 'Jazz Ensemble' series was first published in the 1980s and quickly proved very popular. There were six separate titles in the series written for a flexible mixed ensemble, with parts provided for C, Bb, Eb, Bass, Easy Bass and Drums with a supporting piano part in the score. It was and still is ideal for the practical part of GCSE studies, catering as it does for almost any imaginable combination of instruments at an intermediate stage. It has now been given a makeover, with three of the original titles being put into each of two separate volumes, creating great value for money. The parts are now provided as free downloads from our website so you can provide for as large an ensemble as you wish at no extra cost. Inside this volume: “Down by the Riverside”, “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho” and “Dry Bones”. Volume 2 contains the well-known titles “Oh when the Saints”, “Swing low, Sweet Chariot” and “The Camptown Races”./ Recueil / Ensemble Flexible

An exquisite collection of jazz miniatures for the beginner pianist that introduces the player to a range of keys rhythms and performance techniques. Composed especially for the grade 0-1 pianist these tiny moments of cool are designed to delight both player and audience alike. This is the first book in a brand new series by Elissa Milne. There are five books in all each filled with fun jazz pieces that can be used both as pedagogical studies and as repertoire pieces. The pieces have been written with the young pianist in mind avoiding leaps that are difficult for small hands and incorporating suitably short and light-hearted pieces. Technique is developed alongsidemusicality helping young players to move towards grade exams and the other books in the series.