Jazz Piano Basics - Book 1
A Logical Method for Enhancing Your Jazzabilities
Publisher: Willis Music
Category: Educational Keyboard
Series: Willis
Format: Softcover Audio Online

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&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.

Inventory # : 00234476
UPC: 888680687359
ISBN: 1495094952
Width: 9"
Length: 12"
Height: 0.243"
Product Weight: 0.7 lbs.
Number of Pages: 88