Jazz Piano From Scratch - A How-To Guide for Students and Teachers
Jazz Piano from Scratch jest kompletnym przewodnikiem, który stopniowo uczy grania jazz'u z wyczuciem i stylem. Dołączona do publikacji płyta CD zawiera przykłady dźwiękowe, wzorcowe wykonania ćwiczeń oraz akompaniament harmoniczno-rytmiczny do utworów zawartych w publikacji, abyśmy mogli na bieżąco próbować zdobyte umiejętności improwizatorskie.
Jazz Piano from Scratch is a complete step-by-step guide to playing jazz with confidence and style. Designed for the absolute beginner, it breaks down the process into simple yet fun activities, with many musical examples to illustrate the points made. The accompanying CD provides examples, activities and some great trio playing to use as a backdrop to the student's own work. Together with a range of other supporting materials - pieces, scales, quick studies, aural tests and more - this book/CD pack provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz.
Lista utworów:
All Blues (John Coltrane, Miles Davis)
Barrelhouse Blues (Eric Osterling, Tim Richards)
Take The 'A' Train (Billy Strayhorn)
The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) (Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra, Stan Kenton & His Orchestra)
Spis treści:
Introduction
Part 1 - Starting Out
Chapter 1 - Opening Rhythm Workshops
Chapter 2 - Pitch
Chapter 3 - Introduction to Chords
Chapter 4 - Using Chords in Chord Sequences
Chapter 5 - Doodling
Chapter 6 - Putting it all Together
Part 2 - Moving On
Chapter 7 - Rhythm Skills
Chapter 8 - Melody and Harmony
Chapter 9 - Playing Standards
Chapter 10 - Using Modes
Chapter 11 - The Twelve-Bar Blues
Chapter 12 - Key Principles
Part 3 - Preparing for the Assessment
Chapter 13 - Interoduction to the Jazz Piano Syllabus
Chapter 14 - Pieces
Chapter 15 - The Quick Study
Chapter 16 - Scales, Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Vamps and Bass-lines
Listening Guide
Glossary
List of Quotations
Further Reading
CD Track Listing
Index