Gospel Piano: Piano: Instrumental Tutor

Because of the improvisatory nature of the gospel piano tradition these arrangements are intended to spark your own creative interpretations and ideas.

A dozen old-time gospel favorites with a ragtime flair arranged for Piano solo. Ragtime Gospel Classics includes the songs: Because He Lives Goodbye World Goodbye He Touched Me I Saw the Light I'll Fly Away Keep on the Firing Line Mansion over the Hilltop No One Ever Cared for Me like Jesus There Will Be Peace in the Valley for Me Victory in Jesus What a Day That Will Be and Where Could I Go.

15 Pieces for Solo Piano-From the bestselling author of Improvising Blues Piano Exploring Jazz Piano 1 & 2 and Exploring Latin Piano comes a collection of new blues boogie and gospel repertoire for solo Piano. The collection is ideal for pianists looking to explore these styles in more depth or those looking to expand their musical horizons. Chord symbols are provided for each tune to aid improvisation and the book comes with CD recording of all pieces played by Tim Richards himself. Each piece is accompanied by notes on interpretation technique theory and performance. Suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

E-Z Play Today Volume 70-26 gospel favorites including: Beyond the Sunset £ A Joyful Noise £ In the Garden £ It Is Well with My Soul £ To God Be the Glory £ Why Me? £ He £ Through It All £ Holy Ground £ Fully Alive £ and more.

The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist-The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues assuming a basic competence of around grade 3.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present from the early boogie pioneers via swing gospel jump-jive New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City schools to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces including many original compositions by the author together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Blueberry Hill' 'Blue Monk' 'Got My Mojo workin' 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' 'How Long Blues' 'Just aCloser Walk with Thee' 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' 'St Louis Blues' etc.? Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines? Professional chord voicings blues scales licks and riffs? Co-ordination exercises for both hands? Suggested listeningEach chapter is graded within itself providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces including some play-along tracks performed by Tim Richards.A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying CD make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists (Jools Holland)This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post. (Brian Priestley Jazzwise Magazine)I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a grat Cd by the London-based Richards who is a top-notch performer recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor. (Blues Review USA)The presentation is immaculate the method is logical and friendly. This book feels good... (MOJO)A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents.