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Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, and bass.Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass piano parts,making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues and pentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swing eighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context of accompanying a soloist (comping): in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazz soloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book.If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time you complete it! Includes access to online audio. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 ofthe 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, andbass. Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass pianoparts, making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues andpentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swingeighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context ofaccompanying a soloist (comping) - in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazzsoloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book. If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time youcomplete it! Includes access to online audio. / Jazz / Etude / Piano

2. Intermediate Level Score Edition Pack-A collection of exciting jazz repertoire for classrooms and concerts at three progressive levels - Initial Intermediate and Advanced. This Score Edition Pack contains: Eight original pieces in a challenging range of styles by leading jazz composers. Score and parts for C B flat E flat and bass-clef instruments plus parts for a rhythm section of piano bass guitar and drums. The parts may be photocopied allowing for flexible ensemble playing. Booklet of detailed performance and rehearsal notes with comments on stylistic and cultural influences.

Scottish funk group Average White Band had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974 and Cut the Cake followed close behind in 1975. Signature tunes withcatchy horn licks that still sound great today!

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. Syncope cool, riffs funky et lisses, élégants tunes - de dynamique de nostalgique, série de Pam Wedgwood a tout. Jazzine plus sur est une collection vibrante de pièces originales dans un éventail de styles contemporains, taillé sur mesure pour les débutants (grade 2-0). Alors, faire une pause dans les classiques et obtenir dans groove comme vous de croisière de blues, Rock, jazz./ Recueil / Piano

16 Famous Jazz Ballads-Let yourself be enchanted by the sound of the best known jazz ballads. Passionate sensuous and warm - the flute is just perfect for longing melancholy sounds.In the new volume of the 'Schott Flute Lounge' series Dirko Juchem presents wonderful jazzy pieces - an absolute must for all flutists! The melodious and easy-to-play arrangements are all included on the accompanying CD performed and recorded by the author himself. The CD also contains backing tracks of all pieces.

Seven bubbly pieces for organ-There is a large demand for lively and joyful wedding music which speaks to contemporary congregations in the language they know. This collection of Jazzy pieces will command the attention and enhance the atmosphere ofhappiness which is such a wonderful part of the wedding ceremony. Congregations will love these pieces and organists will find them exciting and thrilling to play. We know that organists are always looking for something fresh toplay for weddings and this new collection fits the bill perfectly!Wedding Jazz includes Groovy Gavotte (Tim Blinko) To a slightly Wilder Rose! (Rosalie Bonighton) Mr Purcell’sTrumpeting Tune & Air (Robert Jones) The Perfect Love Waltz (June Nixon) Troldhaugen Blues & Waltz (Betty Roe) Amazing Grace Variation ‘Bluesy Dance’ (Martin Setchell) and Rave TrumpetVoluntary (Andrew Wright).

The Czech composer Emil Hradecký (born 1953) is the author of a whole number of instructive pieces for children often inspired with dance music and jazz. The previously published Piano works of Hradecký – A Little Jazz Album Dance Compositions for Piano Four Hands and Jazz Etudes – are further complemented by Jazz Pieces For Twenty Fingers. The publication offers simple four-hand stylisations of popular modern dances (waltz cha-cha ragtime samba tango etc.)

Jazz Piano Plus One is a folio of 14 original jazzy pieces composed by John Kember with optional upper and lower parts for your teacher or friend adding extra dimensions to your performance. Covering a range of styles and suitable for players of grade 3 upwards this set of pieces offers a variety of playing options with a melody the chords and the bass line all provided. Begin with the tune and then progress to adding the lower parts as your teacher provides the funky accompaniments. As your playing progresses you will be able to tackle and master all three layers of music creating your own definitive solo performance! There are extended exercises giving you a chanceto master left-hand comping adding bass lines and using rootless chords.

Let yourself be enchanted by the sound of the best known jazz ballads. Passionate sensuous and warm - the saxophone is just perfect for longing melancholy sounds. To begin the 'Schott Saxophone Lounge' series Dirko Juchem presents wonderful jazzy pieces - an absolute must for all saxophonists! The melodic idiomatic arrangements are all included on the accompanying CD played by the author himself.

The fun and exciting way to learn the flute-Razzamajazz Book 2 builds on the solid foundations laid by Book 1 and continues the student's fun and exciting journey. The approach follows the same winning formula and there are plenty more fun and jazzy pieces in Sarah'sinimitable glitzy style.

Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. With step by step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good saxophone technique-breath control, tone-production, embouchure, tonguing and fingerings-are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz (for example, 'swung' and syncopated rhythms). Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage, given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With additional information on practical matters such as choosing reeds and earing for the instrument, as well as supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' is ideally suited both to students working alone and those learning with a teacher. / Méthode / Recueil / Saxophone

9 pieces for violin and piano-Part of Nikki Iles' seasonal Jazz series Violin Jazz In Autumn contains nine jazz pieces for the Violin all of which conjure up images of the fall. This stylish album takes musicians on a tour of autumn presenting well-loved songs such as 'September in the Rain' 'Autumn Leaves' 'Danny Boy' and '(Somewhere) Over the Rainbow' alongside original compositions. The nine pieces reflect a wide variety of jazz styles including swing blues calypso and bossa nova and draw on artists such as Yehudi Menuhin Stéphane Grappelli Didier Lockwood and Regina Carter. With Piano accompaniment and fullynotated rhythms grooves and improvisations Violin Jazz In Autumn is the perfect collection for Violin players looking for that authentic sound.