Exploring Jazz Piano - Volume 1 [HL:49030450]

Exploring Jazz Piano - Volume 1.
Tim Richards.
by Tim Richards.

Published by Schott.
Series/Edition: Schott.

Volume 1 introduces the intermediate pianist to the basic chord-types used in jazz, from major and minor triads to seventh and ninth chords. Other topics include: Chord/scale relationships, modes, broken chord and scale patterns, pentatonic and blues scales, walking bass lines, Latin rhythms and bass lines, the diatonic cycle, secondary dominants, II V I sequences, horizontal and vertical improvisation, tritone substitution, two-handed voicings, rootless voicings, technical exercises and fingering, accompaniment styles, ear-training, discography (suggested listening). 28 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including: Autumn Leaves · Fly Me to the Moon · In a Sentimental Mood · Mannenberg · On Green Dolphin St (Part 1) · Ornithology · Song for My Father · Straight No Chaser · Take the A Train. Also included are transcribed solos by Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, an invaluable source of authentic jazz techniques.

Format: Book/CD Pack

Softcover with CD.
256 pages.
9 in. x 12 in.
HL:49030450
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