Swinging Jazz: Piano: Instrumental Album

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

Jazz Piano Essentials includes a collection of riffs patterns and exercises as well as explanations of stylistic piano idioms such as stride walking bass rootless voicings rhythm changes blues swing bebop and others supported with transcriptions arrangements and solos based on standards. It also contains many intros and endings along with standard runs and fills. A unique compendium full of personal tips and secrets of jazz piano collected over a lifetime of study and performance. Classical musicians starting to investigate jazz or intermediate to advanced players wanting to enhance their skill set will find this book to be full of promise and absolutelyessential.

Get Set Jazz! is an exciting collection of jazz blues and pop sketches for Piano or Keyboard with CD exploring a wide new 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.

Get Set Jazz! is an exciting collection of jazz blues and pop sketches for Piano or Keyboard with CD exploring a wide new 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.

Step it up! Piano Grades 2-3. Step it up! is the fun way to move your playing onwards and upwards...Packed full of original jazzy pieces by Louise Chamberlain - with imaginative arrangements of well-known tunes, and duets too - these carefully graded volumes are guaranteed to liven up your practice no end. So whether practising at home or performing to your friends, take your playing to another level with 'Step it up!' - and prepare to step up a grade at the same time!

A Logical Method For Enhancing Your Jazzabilities-Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible manner primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for traditional lessons as well as for anyone wishing to expand their “jazzabilities”. May also be especially useful for those interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series in particular the fun yet practical Q&A improv exercises.Concepts covered include:• Improvisation• Swing rhythms• Common jazz chords and scales• Accompaniment techniques•12-bar blues and much more!

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.

Pamela Wedgwood's Jazzin' About Styles is a brilliant new introduction to jazz rock and pop styles for pianists at elementry level. The 16 toe-tappin' pieces range from Dixie and ragtime through swing blues and rock 'n' roll to pop ballads disco and even heavy metal. Each piece includes hints to help you get to grips with the style.