It's never too late to play piano

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571591140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
It's never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they'd learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn't given up. At last, a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano! Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that's guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam's own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes. Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The accompanying audio includes full performance play-along tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practise. Free teacher's accompaniments are available to download online. The ground-breaking It's never too late... series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them alongside a selection of exciting supplementary repertoire books. This is the full eBook edition in fixed-layout format.

It's Never Too Late to Play Blues

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Limited
ISBN: 9780571532087
Category : Piano music
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Helps pianists learn about blues, exploring different skills and techniques that are needed to play, through favorite repertoire in easy-to-play arrangements.

It's Never Too Late to Play Jazz

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: It's Never Too Late To Play
ISBN: 9780571527144
Category : Jazz
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Guides the player through the different skills and techniques needed to play jazz, covering swing rhythm, syncopation, walking bass, blues and improvisation. This book includes pieces that are suitable for those who have learnt for approximately one year, or have completed the It's Never Too Late To Play Piano tutor.

It's Never Too Late to Sing Christmas

Author: Heidi Pegler
Publisher: It's Never Too Late To Play
ISBN: 9780571537198
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
It's Never Too Late To Sing Christmas brings together 12 festive favourites in an array of styles, all specially selected and arranged for adult beginners. Building on the techniques introduced in It's Never Too Late To Sing tutor, this unique collection provides everything you need to take the next step of your singing journey.

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.

The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony

Author: Joe Mulholland
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1480360856
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying recording that lets you hear how they can be applied.

How to Play Jazz Piano

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571590829
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
This is the full eBook edition of How to Play Jazz Piano in fixed-layout format with downloadable audio. Discover Pam Wedgwood's exciting world of jazz piano! This is a fun and simple introduction for young players with a basic knowledge of how to play the piano (about Grade 2 standard). It includes an introduction to improvisation, suggested listening ideas and covers swing, syncopated rhythms, basic chords and chord symbols, scales and modes used in jazz. There are also plenty of great pieces in different styles, online audio and Pam's helpful advice and teaching tips every step of the way!

The Last Miles

Author: George Cole
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472032600
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 570

Book Description
The story of the final recordings of one of the greatest jazz musicians of the twentieth century

Playing Jazz Piano

Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457428852
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist, playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the Yellowjackets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach.

How to Listen to Jazz

Author: Ted Gioia
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465097774
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
A "radiantly accomplished" music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz (Wall Street Journal) In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians. From Louis Armstrong's innovative sounds to the jazz-rock fusion of Miles Davis, Gioia covers the music's history and reveals the building blocks of improvisation. A true love letter to jazz by a foremost expert, How to Listen to Jazz is a must-read for anyone who's ever wanted to understand and better appreciate America's greatest contribution to music. "Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees." -- Economist