An Approach to Jazz Piano

2013-02-11
An Approach to Jazz Piano

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  • Author: Charles Austin
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • ISBN: 096891294X
  • Category : Art
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 457

"This book is an attempt to address the techniques of piano playing as applied to the playing of jazz. It is also an attempt to address theoretical knowledge, and the application of coherent thinking when improvising jazz music. Many aspects of preparation are outlined, including scales, chords, chord symbols, chord/scale relationships, voicings, voice-leading, and the creation of melody."--Introduction.

Jazz Piano

2001
Jazz Piano

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  • Author: Charles Austin (keyboardist)
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780968912904
  • Category : Piano
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 446

A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation

2003-09-01
A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation

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  • Author: Dominic Alldis
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • ISBN: 1476840695
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 192

(Keyboard Instruction). This keyboard instruction book is designed for the person who was trained classically but wants to expand into the very exciting yet very different world of jazz improvisation. Author Dominic Alldis provides clear explanations and musical examples of: pentatonic improvisation; the blues; rock piano; rhythmic placement; scale theory; major, minor and pentatonic scale theory applications; melodic syntax; the language of bebop; left-hand accompaniment; walking bass lines; thematic development; performance tips; and more.

A Creative Approach to Jazz Piano Harmony

1994
A Creative Approach to Jazz Piano Harmony

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  • Author: Bill Dobbins
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Harmony
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 140

Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method

2015-09-01
Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method

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  • Author: Mark Davis
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • ISBN: 1495051293
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 203

(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!

Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book

2011-01-12
Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book

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  • Author: Mark Levine
  • Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
  • ISBN: 1457101408
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 124

The most comprehensive book ever written on how to create the 4-note, block-chord approach to jazz piano playing used by masters like McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton, etc. In this book, world-renowned pianist and educator Mark Levine provides a step-by-step, beginning to advanced, masterclass on how to create, practice and extend this most useful appraoch to jazz chord voicings.

Jazz Piano Ad-Lib Phrases

2010-10-07
Jazz Piano Ad-Lib Phrases

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  • Author: Akimitsu Iwase
  • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
  • ISBN: 1609740661
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 97

The contents of this textbook are training exercises and practical examples. the training sections include various combinations and patterns which will help in developing a jazz-like approach. These exercises can be considered as source material for developing your own ad-lib phrases. As for the practical examples, the phrases included here are not taken literally from any particular jazz pianist, but rather embody well known patterns typical of the bebop and post-bebop eras. Aimed at intermediate students to develop their potential of ad-lib solos, but is also good for beginners to train their fingers and ears for the future.

A Creative Approach to Jazz Piano Harmony

2014-09
A Creative Approach to Jazz Piano Harmony

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  • Author: Bill Dobbins
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9783892212409
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 140

Jazz Piano Basics - Book 1

2017-08-01
Jazz Piano Basics - Book 1

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  • Author: Eric Baumgartner
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • ISBN: 154001195X
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 87

(Willis). Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible manner, primarily through short, progressive exercises. Ideal for anyone wishing to expand their "jazzabilities" and especially practical for those interested in participating in a school jazz program. Includes online audio tracks. 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.

The Jazz Piano Book

2011-01-12
The Jazz Piano Book

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  • Author: Mark Levine
  • Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
  • ISBN: 1457101440
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 431

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.