JAZZ PIANO BASICS BOOK 1
A Logical Method for Enhancing Your Jazzabilities
Publisher: Willis
Level: Early to Mid-Intermediate
Format: Softcover with Online Audio Access
Author: Eric Baumgartner
Avenue D • Big Earl's Honky-Tonk Blues • Blue Bop • Elling Tones • Funkasaurus • Jumpin' Jazz • Midtown Strut • Petite Waltz • Steppin' Out
Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible way, primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for classically trained pianists in traditional lessons who are a little cautious of learning jazz, as well as for those simply wishing to expand their existing jazzabilities. Also very useful for pianists interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series, in particular the fun and practical Q and A improv exercises.
Features 9 performance pieces: Funkasaurus - Midtown Strut - Jumpin' Jazz - Stepping Out - Petite Waltz - Elling Tones - Blue Bop - Avenue D - Big Earl's Honky Tonk Blues.
Concepts covered include: - Improvisation - Swing rhythms - Common jazz chords and scales - Accompaniment techniques - 12-bar blues, and much more!
NOTE: Jazz Piano Basics is a revised and vastly expanded version of the Jazzabilities series.
Item #: 000234476
UPC: 888680687359
MPN or ISBN: 9781495094958
Size: 12" x 9"
Pages: 88
Stock #: HL00234476