A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation

Portraits In Jazz is a selection of twelve pieces by Valerie Capers which draws on a variety of jazz styles associated with famous artists including Duke Ellington Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.The pieces are simple yet delightful and this volume presents a refreshing approach to exploring jazz while improving your piano technique. This volume is perfect for intermediate standard players (approximately Grades 4-5) of any age and includes a CD with performances by the composer.Valerie CapersDr Valerie Capers received her early schooling at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind and is agraduate of the Juilliard School of Music. She is equally at home in jazz and classical idioms and as a performer appeared with artists such as Dizzy Gillespie Ray Brown Wynton Marsalis and Paquita D'Rivera. She is probably best known as an innovative educator.

Spanish Edition - Edición Española-El Libro de lecciones y teor a del Nivel 4 ofrece una aproximación progresiva al aprendizaje de las escalas de DO SOL y FA mayores y sus acordes básicos (I IV V7). Se introduce además el intervalo de sexta el acorde de V7 de tres notas los arpegios con cruce de manos y la negra con puntillo. Los ejercicios de teor a ofrecen amplias oportunidades para la improvisación transposición y armonización. Se incluyen una variedad de estilos musicales del jazz al clásico además de composiciones originales y canciones tradicionales. The Level 4 Lesson and Theory Book provides an integrated gradual approach to learning the C G and F major scales and their primary chords (I IV V7). The book also introduces the interval of a 6th the 3-note V7 chord cross-hand arpeggios and dotted quarter notes. The theory exercises provide ample opportunities for improvisation transposition and harmonization. A variety of musical styles is included from jazz to classical as well as original compositions and traditional songs.

The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the interval orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is presented here in a fresh, musically appealing way. / Piano

Examination Pieces. The Edition Peters Grade 8 Piano Anthology has long been a popular resource for anyone approaching this important milestone examination. In September 2022 Edition Peters will release a new Grade 8 Anthology to support the new (2023/2024) Syllabus and, for the first time, will issue new anthologies to support pianists studying at or preparing for Grades 5, 6 and 7. Also new for this year: a selection of lesser-known additional repertoire suitable for the own-choice piece in the new Performance Exams. The four new Piano Anthologies for Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 2023/2024 comprise a broad selection of examination pieces from lists A, B and C of the Associated Board syllabus. The anthologies support students preparing for the Practical Exam or for the new Performance Exam. Those preparing for the Performance Exams are aided by Performance Notes by Norman Beedie (Lecturer in Classical Improvisation, Piano and Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), which give advice on technique and interpretation for each piece, and guidance on preparing an effective programme. The pieces in this volume are drawn from the extensive range of piano music in the Edition Peters catalogue ? one of the widest available. With candidates able to offer a free choice work in the Performance Exam, each Anthology contains additional lesser-known repertoire suitable for the exam.

Piano Adventures® is an exciting, comprehensive piano method that teaches children analysis, creativity and musical expression. The Level 6 Lesson and Theory Book provides: · A step-by-step approach to major and minor scales and intervals, cadences, compound meter, the circle of fifths, and musical form · A wide range of musical styles from jazz to classical, including melodies of Bach, Burgmüller, Clementi, and Grieg · Pianistic fingerings to promote technique and graceful movement across the keyboard · Expressive pieces that build balance between the hands, articulation, phrasing, and pedaling · Discovery questions, creative activities, and theory pages to develop the student's musical mind.

Matt Hyzer makes his Shawnee debut with this charming collection of reflections for sanctuary pianists. These short yet musically complete arrangements can be used in a variety of worship settings and the assortment of stylesemployed makes them a fresh approach to service playing needs. From more classic traditional approaches to a gentle jazz vernacular you will find something for every taste in these short yet exceedingly-effective moments forworship. Highly Recommended!Contents: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus • Like a River Glorious • Christ Arose • For the Beauty of the Earth • Away in a Manger • Crown Him with Many Crowns • Jesus Keep Me Nearthe Cross • Go Tell It on the Mountain • Fairest Lord Jesus • Amazing Grace • It Is Well with My Soul • Do Lord • Jesus Loves Me • When Morning Gilds the Skies

Piano Adventures is an exciting, comprehensive Piano method that teaches children analysis, creativity and musical expression.This Level 2A Lesson And Theory Book provides a step-by-step approach to the 8th-note rhythm patterns, major and minor 5-finger scales and chords, the phrase and transposition.It covers a wide range of musical styles from jazz to classical, including melodies of Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn and Vivaldi.Expressive pieces are featured, with teacher duets that build articulation and phrasing.Discovery questions, creative activities and theory pages help to develop the student's 'musical mind'.A CD is included, featuring imaginative, orchestrated accompaniments which encourage expressive playing, rhythmic accuracy and practice time.This version is the new, Anglicised edition. / Piano

A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano-A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano. With clear and easy-to-understand exercises The Piano Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in learning the piano or improving their skills. It provides fresh material and techniques in styles ranging from classical to jazz rock bebop and fusion and gives new players everything they need to learn and enjoy the piano. This book's innovative tutorial approach covers classical and contemporary music styles in an integrated way and the companion CD brings the playing techniques and concepts to life. A full-color photo gallery illustrates the history of the piano and its essential recordings. This hardcover deluxe edition also featuressemi-concealed spiral binding so the book stays open on the piano. The Piano Handbook prepares you not just to play but to perform - and not just as a pianist but as a complete musician.

The ragtime and early jazz music pioneers during the first decades of the last century didn???t know that the sounds they created would echo in the music that people loved for years to come. They started an American music traditionthat is alive to this day. I was born and raised in Sweden and I have always enjoyed the music from that era but being a Guitarist I never thought that playing back-up in a jazz band was for me. I???d rather do something with thesesongs so that they would fit my approach playing fingerstyle Guitar.Many of the early jazz songs and of course classical ragtime often is played as Piano music with a steady left hand playing bass notes and chords togetherwith the right hand playing a syncopated melody on top. This style of playing is very similar to the alternating bass style on the Guitar. So these tunes easily lend themselves to a fingerstyle arrangement.With classicalragtime I approach arranging by transcribing the original Piano sheet-music. The important thing is to find keys that suit the Guitar and then decide what notes not to play since it is not technically possible to play all thenotes in a Piano score on the Guitar. I like to play in keys that will give me the opportunity to use open strings in the bass while the melody moves up and down the neck. This is especially important since my aim is to make myarrangements not too difficult to play so that the player can concentrate on the music instead of being too concerned with the technical aspects of his/her playing. The most important challenge though is to make the tune soundlike Guitar music not Piano music played on the Guitar.

Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Piano exam pieces from Grades 1 to 8.Book 1 features popular pieces previously set on ABRSM Grades 1 and 2. Have fun exploring timeless classics and modern favourites, like Hook's Gavotte or the jazzy Vampire Blues. Plus, we've included background information and new ideas for exploring the music. Encore is perfect for:Developing skills and technique between grades.Sourcing music for a concert or recitalLearning or playing for fun, away from the exam format.Adults returning to Piano playing, looking for approachable repertoire they'll recognise.For teachers, we've made sure that the content is perfectly balanced at every level. For quick reference, each piece has a note highlighting skills to focus on. Encore is packed full of music that will:Motivate students - all the pieces have been chosen for their ongoing popular appeal.Form a bank of rich content, so you can pick and choose pieces to help each student improve.Introduce new skills and techniques, to prepare exam candidates for the next level.Whether you're working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again. / Piano

Thelonious Monk was one of the most influential pianists/composers the Jazz World has ever produced. His originality and unorthodox style have fascinated both musicians and fans and continue to shape the styles of young players today. Assembled here is a vintage collection of Classic Monk; most of which need no introduction to even the most novice jazz fan. The rhythm section on this recording takes a Monkish approach to each song, capturing the true flavor of each of these great Jazz masterpieces and creating an exciting vehicle for the soloist to ride on. Rhythm section is Mark Levine, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Ed Soph, drums.In Walked Bud - Introspection - Ruby My Dear - Round Midnight - Epistrophy - I Mean You... and more

Par LIEBMAN DAVID. Each volume of this unique jazz improvisation method includes: State of the art recordings (multi-track digital), recorded in the excellent Bauer Studios, where many of the productions for the record label ECM have been done, and in the Skyline Studios in New York City. Each set contains six complete performances, including opening and closing theme statements, improvised solos and six play-along tracks which feature the rhythm section without soloist. Many performances use the original arrangements from classic jazz recordings (So What, Equinox, A Night In Tunisia, 'Round Midnight, Con Alma, Webb City, Joshua etc.). Because the complete performances were approached as in a professional recording session the play-along versions sound fresh and spontaneous, with much interaction between the rhythm section instruments and the soloists. Piano and bass are clearly separated. Book with helpful commentary and analysis of each recorded performance in English, français and deutsch. Transcribed solos: Each book contains at least one complete solo transcription, many excerpts from other solos (piano and bass solos as well as horn and guitar solos are included) plus appropriate chord/scale information, including modes of the major, harmonic minor, melodic minor and symmetrical scales. Individual instrumental parts in C, B flat, E flat and bass clef: The detachable instrumental parts are extremely practical for both classroom and professional use. Completely notated piano and bass parts: Volume 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 contain detachable piano (or guitar) and bass parts for all six compositions, volume 3 on 3 tunes (A Night In Tunisia, 'Round Midnight and Embraceable You). Transcribed excerpts from piano and bass accompaniments: Excerpts from piano and bass accompaniments have been selected in order to illustrate the most important techniques for developing accompaniments on these instruments. This includes piano chord voicings, harmonic substitution and embellishment, developing bass lines, interaction with other instruments, etc./ Recueil / Tout Instrument