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(Schott). 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherSchott Music Corporation
ISBN-10190245524x
ISBN-139781902455242
eBay Product ID (ePID)17038909306
Product Key Features
Book TitleExploring Jazz Piano
TopicPrinted Music / Opera & Classical Scores, Instruction & Study / General, Genres & Styles / Jazz
Publication Year2005
LanguageEnglish
GenreMusic
AuthorTim Richards
FormatCompact Disc / Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7in.
Item Length12in.
Item Width9in.
Item Weight33.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Composed byRichards, Tim
Volume NumberVol. 1
Number of Pages256 Pages