Stride Piano Tricks

Author: Ari Kast
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781449996581
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Master the art of stride piano playing, using the never-before explained techniques of masters like Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, and Donald Lambert to turn any song into a stride masterpiece. Stride piano stormed the New York jazz scene of the 1920s and 30s, growing from its ragtime and blues roots to become what many consider to be the fullest, most trick-filled and exciting jazz piano style ever invented. With over 50+ stride techniques and 150+ carefully explained examples plus performance tips, this book shows how to make your piano sparkle like never before. The book also includes Kast's highly acclaimed mini crash course in music theory, which serves as great background preparation for all musical styles. Audio recordings of all the tricks in the book can be heard or downloaded from the companion website at no additional charge.

Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony

Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476863121
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
(Jazz Book). A study of three basic outlines used in jazz improv and composition, based on a study of hundreds of examples from great jazz artists.

Judy Carmichael's Introduction to Stride Piano

Author: Judy Carmichael
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9781929009091
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Here's a newly revised edition of stride pianist Judy Carmichael's first book of piano arrangements, featuring hit melodies in playable arrangements, practice drills and a brand new CD. The CD includes slow practice versions of each tune, plus additional tracks at the faster performance tempo. Includes: Ain't Misbehavin' * Exercises for Mastering Stride Piano * Honeysuckle Rose * I've Got Rhythm * Love * Old Fashioned Nagasaki * Rosetta.

Stride: The Music of Fats Waller

Author: Paul S Machlin
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349085677
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Already known as a Wagner scholar for his work on the sketches of the Flying Dutchman, Paul Machlin has for many years taken a scholarly interest in the school of Harlem 'stride' jazz pianists. Stride: The Music of Fats Waller is a full analysis of the piano music of Waller as composer, soloist and recording artist. 38 music examples illustrate Waller's complex keyboard style and improvisatory techniques. The discussion of Waller's piano music is set in the context of a biographical study, and a discography listing all known recordings by the pianist.

Judy Carmichael -- You Can Play Stride Piano

Author: Judy Carmichael
Publisher: Ekay Music
ISBN: 9780943748795
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Contains: Judy Carmichael's "How-to" drills, note-for-note arrangements and transcriptions, tips and exercises for a better stride technique, Judy Carmichael's latest CD, Chops, featuring her personal, scintillating stride renditions. Titles are: Oh, Lady Be Good * Ain't She Sweet * Jive at Five * Christopher Columbus * Love Is Just Around the Corner * Lazy River. The CD includes seven additional tracks.

Just Being at the Piano

Author: Mildred Portney Chase
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description

Judy Carmichael: You Can Play Authentic Stride Piano [With CD (Audio)]

Author: Judy Carmichael
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739078600
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Now, you can play stride piano, even if you've never attempted it before. Judy Carmichael, one of the world's top stride performers, will show you how it's done. You've seen her on television, the Internet, at festivals, and in clubs, and now she'll share her secrets with you! You'll begin with Carmichael's tips and practice drills, which will get your fingers moving across the keyboard more easily than you ever thought possible, followed by her stride renditions of some of the world's most beloved standards. You'll learn by listening with the 14 audio tracks on the enclosed CD. These are performances of exactly what's notated on the pages. The fun and challenge of learning stride piano will push your playing to incredible new heights. Titles: Judy Carmichael's Stride Exercises * Ain't Misbehavin' * Ain't She Sweet * Christopher Columbus * Honeysuckle Rose * I Got Rhythm * I Would Do Anything for You * Jive at Five * Lazy River * Little Rock Getaway * Love Is Just Around the Corner * Nagasaki * Oh! Lady Be Good * Old Fashioned Love * Rosetta.

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.

Stride Hanon (Music Instruction)

Author: Peter Deneff
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476859981
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
(Musicians Institute Press). 60 essential exercises for the beginning to professional pianist, all based on the requisite Hanon studies. The exercises address: stride, ragtime, Broadway, honky-tonk, New Orleans, Harlem stride, 2-beat swing, Fats Waller, Dr. John, Scott Joplin, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Art Tatum, Jelly Roll Morton, and more.

The Right Hand According to Tatum

Author: Riccardo Scivales
Publisher: Shacor, Inc.
ISBN: 0943748852
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
In this book, Riccardo Scivales, author of Harlem Stride Pianos, has not only transcribed the right hand devices legendary jazz pianist Art Tatum used on his most famous recordings, but has broken them down, explained how they are formed, turned them into drills, and shown us the easiest fingerings for them. Titles: After You've Gone * Esquire Bounce * I Got Rhythm * Indiana * Knockin' Myself Out * Moonglow * Mop Mop * Rock Me Mamma * St. Louis Blues * Sweet Georgia Brown.