Harmonization at the Piano


Book Description

"Harmonization at the Piano" contains a thorough study of harmony and styles of piano playing through the use of music literature of the common practice period, as well as folk and popular songs. An attempt has been made to show the similarity of chord progressions in all the music presented. This text may be used as a college text for keyboard harmony and functional piano as well as a supplementary text for classes in written harmony and music reading.




Harmonization-Transposition at the Keyboard


Book Description

While this book was designed for college classes in functional piano, it can easily be used by any high school student who is able to sight-read simple melodies. Part 1 presents clear explanations of the functions of primary and secondary triads, dominant sevenths and secondary dominants, and modulation. Suggestions for developing facility in harmonizing in various free styles rather than the more formal chorale style are also included. Part 2 contains 797 melodies carefully selected and classified to include a variety of keys, chords, rhythms, and accompaniment styles.




Four Chord Songs - Super Easy Songbook


Book Description

(Super Easy Songbook). It's super easy! This series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, basic left-hand chord diagrams, and no page turns. This edition includes 60 hits that only require four chords: Addicted to Love * Beast of Burden * Careless Whisper * Despacito * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) * Have You Ever Seen the Rain? * Hey, Soul Sister * I'm a Believer * Jessie's Girl * Last Kiss * Let It Be * No Rain * Pink Houses * Run-Around * Some Nights * Stand by Me * Toes * Wagon Wheel * You Raise Me Up * and many more.




Alfred's Piano 101, Book 1


Book Description

This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page.







The Jazz Harmony Book


Book Description

This book teaches the ideas behind adding chords to melodies. It begins with basic chords and progressions, and moves to more complex ideas. With an introduction and two appendices. Two CDs of additional material.




The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony


Book Description

(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying recording that lets you hear how they can be applied.







The Harmony of Bill Evans


Book Description

(Keyboard Instruction). Bill Evans, the pianist, is a towering figure acknowledged by the jazz world, fans, musicians and critics. However Bill Evans, the composer, has yet to take his place alongside the great masters of composition. Therein lies the sole purpose of this book. A compilation of articles now revised and expanded that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans , this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans' work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz * Funny Man * How Deep Is the Ocean * I Fall in Love Too Easily * I Should Care * Peri's Scope * Time Remembered * and Twelve Tone Tune.




Harmonization at the Piano


Book Description

"Harmonization at the Piano" contains a thorough study of harmony and styles of piano playing through the use of music literature of the common practice period, as well as folk and popular songs. An attempt has been made to show the similarity of chord progressions in all the music presented. This text may be used as a college text for keyboard harmony and functional piano as well as a supplementary text for classes in written harmony and music reading.