Jazz Piano Basics Book 1 [piano] Baumgartner

Features:

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.

Table of Contents:

Avenue D

Big Earl's Honky-Tonk Blues

Blue Bop

Elling Tones

Funkasaurus

Jumpin' Jazz

Midtown Strut

Petite Waltz

Steppin' Out

Publisher:	Hal Leonard
Catalog:	HL00234476
Composer:	Eric Baumgartner
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Voicing:	Piano
Level:	Int
Pages:	88