for | Piano |
Musical Editions | Music lesson book, online audio |
Item no. | 1689340 |
Author / Composer | John Valerio |
Language | english |
Scope | 104 pages; 22.9 × 30.4 cm |
Release year | 2016 |
Publisher / Producer | Hal Leonard |
Producer No. | HL00147731 |
ISBN | 9781495027888 |
UPC | 0888680075095 |
Often, jazz pianists are called upon to play solo gigs. This book attempts to ease the transition from group to solo jazz piano playing with a step-by-step practical appraoch to learning and playing standard tunes by dissecting their component parts; melody, harmony and bass. The parts are then reassembled in various ways. Chapters include: chords & voicings • bass lines • swing tunes • ballads • improvisation. Audio demonstration tracks are provided for download or streaming online with a unique access code included in the book.