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Mel Bay's Complete Book of Improvisation, Fills & Chord Progressions

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Publisher Comments:

This book was written to provide a methodology for improvisation on the piano. Patterns are analyzed in and notated in all keys. Example are given to illustrate how and where a fill fits. Then, step by step you can learn how to add the left hand accompaniment based on a lead sheet, or improvise with the right hand. While improvising, patterns may be woven into a beautiful tapestry of sound. Just as a kaleidoscope creates beautiful colorful patterns before your eye, the patterns in this book will enable you to create a kaleidoscope of musical sounds for your ears. Most of the book consists of short examples using familiar tunes.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780786618415
Author:
Smith, Gail
Publisher:
M. Bay Publications
Location:
Pacific, MO :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Piano
Subject:
Improvisation (music)
Publication Date:
January 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
227
Dimensions:
11.74x8.77x.60 in. 1.30 lbs.
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