DISCOVER BLUES IMPROVISATION
An Introduction to Blues Piano
Series: Faber Piano Adventures
Publisher: Faber
Format: Softcover with Online Audio Access
Author: Edwin McLean, Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
'Everything But the Kitchen Sink' Blues • A Swingin' Musette • Alligator Swamp Stomp • Back at the Shed • Barrelhouse Blues • Barrelhouse Blues in G • Blues Band Jam • Blues Conversation • Blues Train • Bob-a-da Blues • Burnt Toast Blues • Call of the Blues • Cold Meatloaf Blues • Dance Hall of the Mountain King • Hot Riff Blues • Mike's Magic Bass (Walking Bass in G) • More Barrelhouse Bass • Roman Numeral Blues • Secret Agent Blues • The 12 Bar Blues • The Stomp • The Walking Bass • Two Blue Moods • Weather Report Blues • When the Blues is Callin' • Whiz Kid Stomp (Stomp Bass in G)
Discover Blues Improvisation offers the piano student of any age a chance to explore the blues. It also provides an essential foundation for learning to improvise in other styles such as popular music and jazz. A pianist starting this book should have an elementary music-reading proficiency (Level 2 to 3 in a method series). This book is effective for either group piano or private instruction. The exercises and pieces in this book nurture creativity and self-expression through the framework of the 12-bar blues. The improvisation exercises are simple, effective, and fun for both student and teacher. This comprehensive approach features:
- instruction in improvisation and theory
- appealing pieces with improvisation options
- blues technique
- blues ear training.
Item #: 000420215
UPC: 674398201990
MPN or ISBN: 9781616771560
Size: 12" x 9"
Pages: 40
Stock #: HL00420215