Exploring Jazz Piano - Volume 1 (Schott Pop Styles)

Exploring Jazz Piano - Volume 1 (Schott Pop Styles)
- Book/CD Pack
- Pages: 256
- Instrumentation: Piano
(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.
Country USA
Brand Hal Leonard
Manufacturer SCHOTT MUSIK INTL MAINZ
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber ED12708
Model ED12708
ReleaseDate 2005-06-01
UnitCount 1
UPCs 841886001510
EANs 9781902455242

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