Exploring Jazz Piano Vol. 1 (Schott Pop Styles) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190245524X ISBN 13: 9781902455242

Publisher: Schott Music Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

(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.

About this title

Synopsis:

The second volume is the follow up to "Improvising Blues Piano". Volume One examines jazz harmony and improvisation from first principles, allowing the pupil to develop technical skills required to progress to an advanced jazz improviser.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schott Music Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 190245524X
• ISBN 13: 9781902455242
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256