Description
| Series | Willis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 88 |
| Publication Date | 2017 |
| ISBN | 9781495094958 (1495094952) |
| UPC | 888680687359 |
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 littlecautious 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 indispensableto 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’sHonky 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 versionof the Jazzabilities series.
Contents
- Steppin’ Out
- Petite Waltz
- Blue Bop
- Funkasaurus
- Jumpin’ Jazz
- Elling Tones
- Big Earl’s Honky-Tonk Blues
- Midtown Strut
- Avenue D






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