Description

A Logical Method for Enhancing Your Jazzabilities
Author: Eric Baumgartner
Format: Softcover with Audio Online
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: Early to Mid-Intermediate
Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible way, primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for classically trained pianists in traditional lessons who are a little cautious of learning jazz, as well as for those simply wishing to expand their existing « jazzabilities ». Also very useful for pianists interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series, in particular the fun and practical Q&A improv exercises.
Features 9 performance pieces:

• Funkasaurus
• Midtown Strut
• Jumpin’ Jazz
• Stepping Out
• Petite Waltz
• Elling Tones
• Blue Bop
• Avenue D
• Big Earl’s Honky Tonk Blues

Concepts covered include:

• Improvisation
• Swing rhythms
• Common jazz chords and scales
• Accompaniment techniques
• 12-bar blues … and much more!

NOTE: Jazz Piano Basics is a revised and vastly expanded version of the Jazzabilities series.