Jazz Piano from Scratch

Jazz Piano from Scratch. (A How-To Guide for Students and Teachers). For piano. Instructional. Jazz, Instructional and Theory. Instructional book and examples CD. Introductory text, instructional text, standard notation, chord names, musical examples and glossary. 197 pages. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

Jazz Piano from Scratch is a complete step-by-step guide to playing jazz with confidence and style. Designed for the absolute beginner, it breaks down the process into simple yet fun activities, with many musical examples to illustrate the points made. The accompanying CD provides examples, activities and some great trio playing to use as a backdrop to the students own work. Together with a range of other supporting materials - pieces, scales, quick studies, aural tests and more - this book/CD pack provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz.

Contents: All Blues * The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) * Take the A Train * Chameleon * I'm Beginning to See the Light * In a Silent Way * One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) * Song for My Father * C-Jam Blues * Bags' Groove * The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema) * Killer Joe * I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free * Barrelhouse Blues.