JAZZ PIANO BASICS BOOK 2
National Federation of Music Clubs 2024-2028 Selection
Publisher: Willis
Level: Mid to Late Intermediate
Format: Softcover with Online Audio Access
Author: Eric Baumgartner
Bayou Blues • Beale Street Boogie • Jersey Jump • Mississippi Magpie Rag • Monkin' The Blues (A Tribute To Thelonious) • New Orleans Nocturne • South Side Stomp
Book 2 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 may be a little cautious to learn jazz, as well as for players simply wishing to expand their existing jazzabilities! Book 2 explores concepts in greater depth and introduces the most important aspects of jazz theory in a style that's easy to grasp. Also 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.
The book features 7 fully-fleshed original pieces: Jersey Jump - Beale Street Boogie - Bayou Blues - The Mississippi Magpie Rag - New Orleans Nocturne - South Side Stomp - Monkin' the Blues.
Item #: 000234477
UPC: 888680687366
MPN or ISBN: 9781495094965
Size: 12" x 9"
Pages: 144
Stock #: HL00234477