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Exploring Jazz Piano

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781847615060
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Jazz Piano written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Schott). Volume 1 introduces the intermediate pianist to the basic chord-types used in jazz, from major and minor triads to seventh and ninth chords. Other topics include: Chord/scale relationships, modes, broken chord and scale patterns, pentatonic and blues scales, walking bass lines, Latin rhythms and bass lines, the diatonic cycle, secondary dominants, II-V-I sequences, horizontal and vertical improvisation, tritone substitution, two-handed voicings, rootless voicings, technical exercises and fingering, accompaniment styles, ear-training, discography (suggested listening). 28 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including: Autumn Leaves * Fly Me to the Moon * In a Sentimental Mood * Mannenberg * On Green Dolphin St (Part 1) * Ornithology * Song for My Father * Straight No Chaser * Take the A Train. Also included are transcribed solos by Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, an invaluable source of authentic jazz techniques. Also includes audio files for download, containing erformances of all pieces, played by Tim alone or with his trio of Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Home (drums). Play-along tracks are also included, in which the piano is panned to one speaker, providing rhythm section accompaniment if desired by turning the amplifier's balance control. Copious examples of improvisation are accompanied by numerous assignments, with guidance to hand on every page. Audio is accessed online.

Exploring Latin Piano

Author : John Crawford de Cominges
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781847611352
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Latin Piano written by John Crawford de Cominges and published by . This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CDs contain full demonstration and backing tracks.

Intro to Jazz Piano

Author : Mark Harrison
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1480387894
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book Intro to Jazz Piano written by Mark Harrison and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book with audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano . From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The audio demonstrates most of the music examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the right channel, so that you can play along with the band. Covers: jazz chords and progressions; jazz swing and bossa nova comping; voicings and patterns; melodic treatment; soloing techniques; how to play from a fake book; and more. Get started today!

Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method

Author : Mark Davis
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1495051293
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method written by Mark Davis and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide designed for anyone interested in playing jazz piano from the complete novice just learning the basics to the more advanced player who wishes to enhance their keyboard vocabulary. There are lots of fun progressions and licks for you to play and absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book! Topics include essential theory, chords and voicings, improvisation ideas, structure and forms, scales and modes, rhythm basics, interpreting a lead sheet, playing solos, and much more!

Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book

Author : Mark Levine
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1457101408
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (571 download)

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Book Synopsis Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book by : Mark Levine

Download or read book Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book written by Mark Levine and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive book ever written on how to create the 4-note, block-chord approach to jazz piano playing used by masters like McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton, etc. In this book, world-renowned pianist and educator Mark Levine provides a step-by-step, beginning to advanced, masterclass on how to create, practice and extend this most useful appraoch to jazz chord voicings.

Jazz Piano Handbook

Author : Michele Weir
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780739047958
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book Jazz Piano Handbook written by Michele Weir and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Student will learn the following:] open a fake book/sheet music with chord symbols and play a tune, accompany vocalist/instrumentalist on any type of tune, get a solo piano/vocal gig, use the piano as a helpful tool to practice vocal improvisation, analyze the chord changes to a song and understand the function of each chord within the progression, double-check published leads-sheets for accuracy, improve composition skills by being able to play and hear the tunes, improve improvisation skills by understanding the harmonic construction of a song."--Page 2

Exploring Jazz Violin

Author : Chris Haigh
Publisher : Schott & Company Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781847612427
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Jazz Violin written by Chris Haigh and published by Schott & Company Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (String). Jazz is one of the biggest challenges a violinist can face, with the thought of improvisation likely to strike fear into the heart of even the best classical player. This book demystifies the process, taking you step by step through everything you need to know about playing jazz violin. The work of players such as Stephane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith and Jean-Luc Ponty is examined in detail, and styles including gypsy jazz, belop, modal and fusion are explored. Topics covered include: analyzing a chord sequence * bowing * chord symbols * double stopping * harmonics * how to construct your own solo * how to swing * pentatonic, bebop and blues scales * vibrato * and more. An accompanying CD with 65 tracks for listening or play-along is also included.

Berklee Jazz Piano

Author : Ray Santisi
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1495032205
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Berklee Jazz Piano written by Ray Santisi and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Berklee Guide). Play jazz piano with new facility and expression as Ray Santisi, one of the most revered educators at the Berklee College of Music and mentor to Keith Jarrett, Diana Krall, Joe Zawinul, and thousands of others reveals the pedagogy at the core of Berklee's jazz piano curriculum. From beginning through advanced levels, Berklee Jazz Piano maps the school's curriculum: a unique blend of theory and application that gives you a deep, practical understanding of how to play jazz. Concepts are illustrated on the accompanying online audio, where you'll hear how one of the great jazz pianists and educators of our time applies these concepts to both jazz standards and original compositions, and how you can do the same. You will learn: * Jazz chords and their characteristic tension substitutions, in many voicings and configurations * Modes and scales common in jazz * Techniques for comping, developing bass lines, harmonizing melodies, melodizing harmonies, and improvisation * Practice techniques for committing these concepts to your muscle memory * Variations for solo and ensemble playing * Advanced concepts, such as rhythmic displacement, approach-chord harmonization, and jazz counterpoint

The Jazz Piano Book

Author : Mark Levine
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1457101440
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (571 download)

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Book Synopsis The Jazz Piano Book by : Mark Levine

Download or read book The Jazz Piano Book written by Mark Levine and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more! Endorsed by Kenny Barron, Down Beat, Jamey Aebersold, etc.

A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation

Author : Dominic Alldis
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1476840695
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (768 download)

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Book Synopsis A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation by : Dominic Alldis

Download or read book A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation written by Dominic Alldis and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Keyboard Instruction). This keyboard instruction book is designed for the person who was trained classically but wants to expand into the very exciting yet very different world of jazz improvisation. Author Dominic Alldis provides clear explanations and musical examples of: pentatonic improvisation; the blues; rock piano; rhythmic placement; scale theory; major, minor and pentatonic scale theory applications; melodic syntax; the language of bebop; left-hand accompaniment; walking bass lines; thematic development; performance tips; and more.

Exploring Jazz Scales for Keyboard

Author : Bill Boyd
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780793515448
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Exploring Jazz Scales for Keyboard written by Bill Boyd and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1992-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scales provide the basis for jazz improvisation and fill-ins. The scales presented in this book produce idiomatic sounds associated with many jazz styles. The jazz scales may be simply defined as those which do not fall into the traditional category. This book explores the jazz scales and examines their potential. While this is not a jazz improvisation method, the study of the material will certainly provide the player with additional resources in this area ... Each chapter includes charts with scales written in all keys with suggested fingerings and a list of chords which complement each scale. Music examples apply the scales to jazz chord progressions and compositions.

Who Is Florence Price?

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Publisher : Schirmer Trade Books
ISBN 13 : 9781736533406
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Who Is Florence Price? written by and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florence loved her mother's piano playing and wanted to be just like her. When she was just four years old she played her first piano concert and as she grew up she studied and wrote music hoping one day to hear her own music performed by an orchestra. This is the story of a brilliant musician who prevailed against race and gender prejudices to become the first Black woman to be recognised as a symphonic composer and be performed by a major American orchestra in 1933.

The Pop Piano Book

Author : Mark Harrison
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780793598786
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book The Pop Piano Book written by Mark Harrison and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Piano). This cutting-edge keyboard method is a total step-by-step approach to creating keyboard parts spontaneously. Rhythmic and harmonic concepts are applied in all keys, and are then used as a basis for developing specific solutions in rock, pop, ballad, funk, new age, country and gospel styles. Endorsed by Grammy winners, top educators, and Keyboard magazine.

Smooth jazz piano

Author : Mark Harrison
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780634073946
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Smooth jazz piano written by Mark Harrison and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book and CD package will teach you the basic skills you need to play smooth jazz piano. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book performed either solo or with a full band. Specifically, you'll learn: scales and chords, harmony and voicings, progressions and comping, rhythmic concepts, melodies and soloing, characteristic stylings, the history of jazz, and more. THE HAL LEONARD KEYBOARD STYLE SERIES provides focused lessons that contain valuable how-to insight, essential playing tips, and beneficial information for all players. Comprehensive treatment is given to each subject, complete with a companion CD.

Introduction to Jazz Piano

Author : Jeb Patton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997661750
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Jazz Piano written by Jeb Patton and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the information needed to become a functional jazz pianist

Jazz Piano from Scratch

Author : Charles Beale
Publisher : ABRSM Exam Pieces
ISBN 13 : 9781860960154
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (61 download)

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Book Synopsis Jazz Piano from Scratch by : Charles Beale

Download or read book Jazz Piano from Scratch written by Charles Beale and published by ABRSM Exam Pieces. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential how-to guide for students and teachers. Designed for the complete beginner, it breaks down the process of learning jazz into simple activities and contains a range of easy music examples. It is an indispensable companion to the ABRSM Jazz Piano exams, with Part III dealing with the exam in detail. Comes with a full-length CD.

Discover Blues Improvisation

Author : Nancy Faber
Publisher : Faber Piano Adventures
ISBN 13 : 9781616771577
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (715 download)

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Book Synopsis Discover Blues Improvisation by : Nancy Faber

Download or read book Discover Blues Improvisation written by Nancy Faber and published by Faber Piano Adventures. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Faber Piano Adventures ). A comprehensive approach for the beginning blues player, featuring instruction in improvisation and theory, appealing pieces with improvisation options, and blues ear training.