Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, Book 1


Book Description

Original jazz solos designed to introduce students to the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic elements of jazz style. Book 1 contains eight solos at the late elementary level while Book 2 includes seven solos for the early intermediate level pianist.




Jazz-a-Little, Jazz-a-Lot, Book 3


Book Description

Original jazz solos designed to introduce students to the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic elements of jazz style. Book 3 contains eight solos for the intermediate to late intermediate level pianist. Titles: * Blues Jam * Blues Lullaby * Dorian Motion * Easy, Breezy Jazz * Jazz-a-Little Latin * Jazz Prelude * Kool Kat * Rockin' Jazz.




The Jazz Piano Book


Book Description

The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more! Endorsed by Kenny Barron, Down Beat, Jamey Aebersold, etc.




Intro to Jazz Piano


Book Description

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book with audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano . From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The audio demonstrates most of the music examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the right channel, so that you can play along with the band. Covers: jazz chords and progressions; jazz swing and bossa nova comping; voicings and patterns; melodic treatment; soloing techniques; how to play from a fake book; and more. Get started today!




Preludes for Piano, Book 1


Book Description

Preludes for Piano, Book One, contains 7 intermediate piano pieces in lyrical style. Each piece is expressive and develops the art of lyrical playing. The use of rubato and other musical indications in the music helps the performer capture the emotional character of each prelude.




The Jazz Theory Book


Book Description

The most highly-acclaimed jazz theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of comprehensive, but easy to understand text covering every aspect of how jazz is constructed---chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scale theory, chord/scale relationships, the blues, reharmonization, and much more. A required text in universities world-wide, translated into five languages, endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, etc.




Jazz Menagerie, Book 1


Book Description

These two collections draw upon animals as a wonderful source of inspiration for the musical imagination. Students will enjoy the hints of jazz sounds and rhythms, but most importantly, these pieces will entertain and spark their imagination. Book 1 is written at the late elementary level while Book 2 contains solos at the early intermediate level.




Museum Masterpieces, Book 1


Book Description

In Museum Masterpieces, Book 1, composer Catherine Rollin has created musical expressions of some of the great works of art found in museums throughout the world. The paintings that inspired these pieces are beautifully displayed on a four-page color insert at the center of the book, along with historical notes about each painting. Titles: *American Gothic (Grant Wood) *Black Square and Red Square (Kazimir Malevich) *Carmencita (William Merritt Chase) *A Dash for the Timber (Frederic Remington) *L'étoile (The Star) (Edgar Degas) *Le fifre (The Fife Player) (Édouard Manet) *Mona Lisa (Leonardo da Vinci) *The Nut Gatherers (William-Adolphe Bouguereau) *Reeds and Cranes (Suzuki Kiitsu) *Senecio (Paul Klee)




The Best of Catherine Rollin, Book 1


Book Description

Six of Catherine Rollin's favorite early-intermediate to intermediate sheet music solos are included in this volume. The variety of styles and sophisticated sounds make this music appealing to students of all ages. Titles: * Blue Bayou Waltz * Jazz Cat * Malibu Mist * Nights in Spain * Nocturne for the Left Hand * Winter Waltz




Especially in Jazzy Style, Book 1


Book Description

The goal of this book is to introduce early intermediate piano students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: * As September Goesξ * Jazz Jamξ * Purple Sageξ * Rhythmiconξ * Smooth as Silkξ * Sneakin' 'Roundξ * Soft-Shoe Bluesξ * Soul Searcherξ * Tahitian Nightsξ * A Touch of Rhumbaξ * Valse du jour