Synopses & Reviews
Volume 1 introduces the intermediate pianist to the basic chord-types used in jazz, from major and minor triads to seventh and ninth chords. Other topics include: Chord/scale relationships, modes, broken chord and scale patterns, pentatonic and blues scales, walking bass lines, Latin rhythms and bass lines, the diatonic cycle, secondary dominants, II V I sequences, horizontal and vertical improvisation, tritone substitution, two-handed voicings, rootless voicings, technical exercises and fingering, accompaniment styles, ear-training, discography (suggested listening). 28 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including: Autumn Leaves * Fly Me to the Moon * In a Sentimental Mood * Mannenberg * On Green Dolphin St (Part 1) * Ornithology * Song for My Father * Straight No Chaser * Take the A Train. Also included are transcribed solos by Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, an invaluable source of authentic jazz techniques.
Synopsis
Exploring Jazz Piano will help players develop their technical skills, progressing from intermediate level to advanced. This unique approach, by the author of the best-selling blues book, Improvising Blues Piano (49003248), presents a wealth of pieces to play as well as giving practical analysis of harmony and tips on improvising. These volumes contain all you need to achieve professional level jazz skills, all explained from first principles. Each book has a CD with all the pieces, including some play-along tracks giving you the opportunity to play with a professional band.