Really Easy Jazzin' about Studies -- Fun Pieces for Piano / Keyboard


Book Description

A fun book designed to introduce the beginning pianist to jazz techniques such as syncopation, swing, blues, and walking bass. Each unit comprises short exercises and studies, building up to a fun jazz piece in Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style. Cool syncopation, funky riffs, and smooth, stylish tunes--from dynamic to nostalgic, the Jazzin' About series has it all! Six units with numerous original songs and exercises within: It's Cool to Swing! * Walking the Bass * Playing the Blues * Syncopation * Fourths, Fifths, and Sevenths.




Really Easy Jazzin' About


Book Description

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz. Titles include: Ping-Pong * Hot Chilli * Hip-Hop * Wise Guy * Washing-Up Blues * Spell It Out for Me Baby and more.




Really Easy Jazzin' About Piano


Book Description

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner. This new edition features a fantastic accompanying CD, complete with performances, backing tracks and slowed-down backings for practice. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz. Titles include: Ping-Pong * Hot Chilli * Hip-Hop * Wise Guy * Washing-Up Blues * Spell It Out for Me Baby and more.




First 50 Jazz Standards You Should Play on Piano


Book Description

(Easy Piano Songbook). Do you feel you've learned enough piano skills to take on some jazz tunes? This book is designed to let beginners dive into jazz standards with success. The arrangements, although easy, are full enough to make you sound great. Lyrics are also included. This collection features 50 of the best jazz standards ever, including: All the Things You Are * Autumn in New York * Body and Soul * Don't Get Around Much Anymore * Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) * Georgia on My Mind * The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) * It Could Happen to You * Misty * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Satin Doll * Speak Low * Summertime * The Way You Look Tonight * When I Fall in Love * You Stepped Out of a Dream * and more.




It's never too late to play piano


Book Description

It's never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they'd learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn't given up. At last, a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano! Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that's guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam's own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes. Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The accompanying audio includes full performance play-along tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practise. Free teacher's accompaniments are available to download online. The ground-breaking It's never too late... series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them alongside a selection of exciting supplementary repertoire books. This is the full eBook edition in fixed-layout format.




Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1


Book Description

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.




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.




Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method


Book Description

(Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide designed for anyone interested in playing jazz piano from the complete novice just learning the basics to the more advanced player who wishes to enhance their keyboard vocabulary. There are lots of fun progressions and licks for you to play and absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book! Topics include essential theory, chords and voicings, improvisation ideas, structure and forms, scales and modes, rhythm basics, interpreting a lead sheet, playing solos, and much more!




Jazzin' about styles


Book Description

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes---from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the intermediate player. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.




Easy jazzin' about


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