Description

Author: John Valerio
Format: Softcover with Audio Online
Instrumentation: Piano
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 approach 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.