How To Play Solo Jazz Piano

Author : John Valerio
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495073663

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How to Play Solo Jazz Piano by John Valerio Pdf

(Piano Instruction). Often, jazz pianists are called upon to play solo gigs. This book attempts to ease the transition from group to solo jazz piano playing with a step-by-step practical appraoch to learning and playing standard tunes by dissecting their component parts; melody, harmony and bass. The parts are then reassembled in various ways. Chapters include: chords & voicings * bass lines * swing tunes * ballads * improvisation. Audio demonstraction tracks are provided for download or streaming online with a unique access code included in the book.

Author : Mark Levine
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457101441

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The Jazz Piano Book by Mark Levine Pdf

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.

Author : Mark Harrison
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781480387898

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Intro to Jazz Piano by Mark Harrison Pdf

(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!

Author : Mark Davis
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495051296

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Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method by Mark Davis Pdf

(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!

Author : Ray Santisi
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495032202

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Berklee Jazz Piano by Ray Santisi Pdf

(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

Author : Mark Levine,Deborah Craig (Editor),Peter Blommers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Jazz
ISBN : 1883217806

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How to Voice Standards at the Piano by Mark Levine,Deborah Craig (Editor),Peter Blommers Pdf

Author : Michele Weir
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739047957

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Jazz Piano Handbook by Michele Weir Pdf

"[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

Author : Huw White,Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495065309

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25 Great Jazz Piano Solos by Huw White,Hal Leonard Corp. Pdf

(Piano Instruction). From Duke Ellington, to Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and many others, take a look at the genesis of jazz piano. This book with audio provides solo transcriptions in standard notation, lessons on how to play them, biographies, instrument information, photos, history, and more. The accompanying audio contains full-band demo tracks and accompaniment-only tracks for every piano solo in the book. Songs include: All of You * Caravan * Freddie Freeloader * Have You Met Miss Jones? * I Fall in Love Too Easily * If I Were a Bell * In Walked Bud * Night and Day * Slings & Arrows * West Coast Blues * and more.

Author : John Valerio
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476828381

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Intros, Endings & Turnarounds for Keyboard (Music Instruction) by John Valerio Pdf

(Keyboard Instruction). Learn the intros, endings and turnarounds that all of the pros know and use! This new keyboard instruction book by John Valerio covers swing styles, ballads, Latin tunes, jazz waltzes, blues, major and minor keys, vamps and pedal tones, and more.

Author : Hal Leonard Corp,Brent Edstrom
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Motion picture music
ISBN : 1495017311

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Silver Screen Jazz by Hal Leonard Corp,Brent Edstrom Pdf

(Jazz Piano Solos). This cool collection features 24 film classics arranged in a jazzy style, including: Alfie * As Time Goes By * Call Me Irresponsible * Come Rain or Come Shine * Days of Wine and Roses * Easy Living * It Had to Be You * Pure Imagination * Smile * Stella by Starlight * The Way You Look Tonight * You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To * and many more. Includes chord symbols.

Author : Bob Mintzer
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457428857

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Playing Jazz Piano by Bob Mintzer Pdf

For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist, playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the Yellowjackets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach.

Author : Bill Evans
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781540087669

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Bill Evans Omnibook for Piano by Bill Evans Pdf

(Jazz Transcriptions). The ultimate collection for jazz keyboardists to learn 40 Evans classics with exact note-for-note transcriptions. Includes: Alice in Wonderland * Autumn Leaves * Bill's Hit Tune * Blue in Green * Days of Wine and Roses * Emily * Everything Happens to Me * Five * For Nenette * How About You? * How My Heart Sings * I Loves You, Porgy * It Could Happen to You * Just You, Just Me * Letter to Evan * My Foolish Heart * My Funny Valentine * My Romance * Nardis * Night and Day * One for Helen * Peace Piece * Peri's Scope * Quiet Now * Re: Person I Knew * Skating in Central Park * A Sleepin' Bee * Some Other Time * Stella by Starlight * Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) * 34 Skidoo * Time Remembered * The Touch of Your Lips * Turn Out the Stars * Very Early * Waltz for Debby * What Kind of Fool Am I? * Who Can I Turn to (When Nobody Needs Me) * You Go to My Head * You Must Believe in Spring * and more.

Author : Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781495093135

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First 50 Jazz Standards You Should Play on Piano by Hal Leonard Corp. Pdf

(Easy Piano Songbook). Do you feel you've learned enough piano skills to take on some jazz tunes? This book is designed to let beginners dive into jazz standards with success. The arrangements, although easy, are full enough to make you sound great. Lyrics are also included. This collection features 50 of the best jazz standards ever, including: All the Things You Are * Autumn in New York * Body and Soul * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia on My Mind * The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) * It Could Happen to You * Misty * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Satin Doll * Speak Low * Summertime * The Way You Look Tonight * When I Fall in Love * You Stepped Out of a Dream * and more.

Author : Luke Gillespie
Publisher : Jazz Play-A-Long for All Music
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 1562242997

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Vol. 1 How to Play Jazz for Piano: The Most Widely Used Improvisation Method on the Market!, Book & 2 CDs by Luke Gillespie Pdf

By Jamey Aebersold, adapted by Luke Gillespie. Why should horn players have all of the fun? Now, the number one selling Jazz Improvisation book in the world has a whole new look! Introducing a new version of Jamey's world famous Volume 1: How to Play Jazz and Improvise, completely revised and specifically tailored for you by jazz pianist Luke Gillespie of the prestigious IU school of music. This edition is perfectly aligned with the original classic Sixth Edition that introduced tens of thousands of musicians to essential jazz fundamentals such as scale/chord relationships, note choices, etc. In this special edition, however, the text has been carefully edited and rewritten to speak specifically to pianists. The musical examples have been rewritten, as well, in grand staff format and include suggested left-hand and two had voicing examples to be played with the CD tracks. The first play-a-long/demonstration CD includes special stereo separations, allowing the piano to be eliminated so that the student can play along with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Jonathan Higgins. The second CD includes the same play-a-long tracks as the first CD, but at slower practice tempos. A complete package for the beginning jazz pianist! 106 pages, spiral bound for easy opening.

Author : Richard Michael
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 1540067807

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Hal Leonard Jazz Piano for Kids by Richard Michael Pdf

(Piano Method). Here is a fun, easy course that teaches children how to improvise and play jazz piano faster than ever before. Kids will stay motivated as they improvise on popular children's songs arranged in a jazz style, while the opportunity to play alongside video accompaniments will inspire a love for performance. Every song seamlessly integrates a new improvisatory skill, systematically building upon previous learning and enabling the student to progress with confidence. Including exclusive access to video tutorials, this book is the definitive introduction to improvisation and jazz piano. The method can be used in combination with a teacher or parent. Topics covered include: swing and syncopation * echo playing * call and response * rock and swing grooves * improvising on 1-5 notes * hearing chord changes * 12-bar blues * and more.