Easy Jazzin' About Piano Duet

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571592384
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
The full eBook version of Easy Jazzin' About Piano Duet in fixed-layout format. Easy Jazzin' About Piano Duet is a great collection of 10 contemporary, original duets by esteemed composer and educationalist Pam Wedgwood for beginner to intermediate pianists looking for some relaxed pieces for performance or just for fun. It's time to take a break from the classics and get those toes a-tappin'! This wonderful selection of piano duets from the Jazzin' About Series has something for everyone - even if you're just beginning.

Really Easy Jazzin' About Piano

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571591906
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
The full eBook version of Really Easy Jazzin' About Piano in fixed-layout format, with downloadable audio. Pam Wedgwood's Really Easy Jazzin' About Piano is a vibrant collection of original pieces arranged for solo piano in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner (Grade 0-2). Online audio is included with this eBook, complete with performances and backing tracks and slowed-down backings for practice for an enhanced learning experience. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz! Contents Ping-Pong In The Eyes Of A Tiger Dual Control Hot Chilli Hip-Hop Garage Sale Wise Guy Night Patrol Popcorn Your First Hit Single Big Chief Little Foot Moonlight Shadows

The Jazz Piano Book

Author: Mark Levine
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1457101440
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 431

Book Description
The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more! Endorsed by Kenny Barron, Down Beat, Jamey Aebersold, etc.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1

Author: Martha Mier
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457444111
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.

The Jazz Theory Book

Author: Mark Levine
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1457101459
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 725

Book Description
The most highly-acclaimed jazz theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of comprehensive, but easy to understand text covering every aspect of how jazz is constructed---chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scale theory, chord/scale relationships, the blues, reharmonization, and much more. A required text in universities world-wide, translated into five languages, endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, etc.

Jazzology

Author: Robert Rawlins
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476840873
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
(Jazz Instruction). A one-of-a-kind book encompassing a wide scope of jazz topics, for beginners and pros of any instrument. A three-pronged approach was envisioned with the creation of this comprehensive resource: as an encyclopedia for ready reference, as a thorough methodology for the student, and as a workbook for the classroom, complete with ample exercises and conceptual discussion. Includes the basics of intervals, jazz harmony, scales and modes, ii-V-I cadences. For harmony, it covers: harmonic analysis, piano voicings and voice leading; modulations and modal interchange, and reharmonization. For performance, it takes players through: jazz piano comping, jazz tune forms, arranging techniques, improvisation, traditional jazz fundamentals, practice techniques, and much more!

Really Easy Jazzin' About

Author: Pamela Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571520893
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 23

Book Description
Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz. Titles include: Ping-Pong * Hot Chilli * Hip-Hop * Wise Guy * Washing-Up Blues * Spell It Out for Me Baby and more.

Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method

Author: Mark Davis
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495051293
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
(Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide designed for anyone interested in playing jazz piano from the complete novice just learning the basics to the more advanced player who wishes to enhance their keyboard vocabulary. There are lots of fun progressions and licks for you to play and absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book! Topics include essential theory, chords and voicings, improvisation ideas, structure and forms, scales and modes, rhythm basics, interpreting a lead sheet, playing solos, and much more!

First 50 Jazz Standards You Should Play on Piano

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495093131
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
(Easy Piano Songbook). Do you feel you've learned enough piano skills to take on some jazz tunes? This book is designed to let beginners dive into jazz standards with success. The arrangements, although easy, are full enough to make you sound great. Lyrics are also included. This collection features 50 of the best jazz standards ever, including: All the Things You Are * Autumn in New York * Body and Soul * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia on My Mind * The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) * It Could Happen to You * Misty * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Satin Doll * Speak Low * Summertime * The Way You Look Tonight * When I Fall in Love * You Stepped Out of a Dream * and more.

Exploring Jazz Piano

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847615060
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
(Schott). Volume 1 introduces the intermediate pianist to the basic chord-types used in jazz, from major and minor triads to seventh and ninth chords. Other topics include: Chord/scale relationships, modes, broken chord and scale patterns, pentatonic and blues scales, walking bass lines, Latin rhythms and bass lines, the diatonic cycle, secondary dominants, II-V-I sequences, horizontal and vertical improvisation, tritone substitution, two-handed voicings, rootless voicings, technical exercises and fingering, accompaniment styles, ear-training, discography (suggested listening). 28 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including: Autumn Leaves * Fly Me to the Moon * In a Sentimental Mood * Mannenberg * On Green Dolphin St (Part 1) * Ornithology * Song for My Father * Straight No Chaser * Take the A Train. Also included are transcribed solos by Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, an invaluable source of authentic jazz techniques. Also includes audio files for download, containing erformances of all pieces, played by Tim alone or with his 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. Audio is accessed online.