Anyone with basic keyboard skills can dig right in and begin learning jazz right away. From the major scale and basic triad theory all the way through to 7th chords, pentatonic scales, and modulating chord
This book is great for keyboardists who have learned the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. It introduces the modes of the major scale, chord extensions, making the changes, using chromatic and guide
The conclusion to this power-packed jazz method for piano starts with a review of concepts from Intermediate Jazz Keyboard and quickly moves on to more advanced concepts like chord voicings,
This comprehensive book with online audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano. From comping to soloing, students will learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The
The Jazz Band Pianist is the perfect primer for a middle school or high school pianist interested in joining their local or school jazz ensemble. The book consists of step-by-step instruction,
Matt Harris is one of the most fluent performers and teachers of jazz piano in the world today. This book lays the groundwork for strong voicings and voice leading by focusing primarily on the II-V-I
Comping is the practice of using chords to accompany a melody. Whether supporting a soloist, playing in an ensemble, or performing solo, this book will help you to use chords effectively and appropriately
Jazz Piano Essentials includes a collection of riffs, patterns, and exercises as well as explanations of stylistic piano idioms such as stride, walking bass, rootless voicings, rhythm changes,
From the complete novice just learning the basics, to the more advanced player wanting to enhance their keyboard vocabulary, here is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide for anyone wishing to play jazz
Jazz Piano Voicing Skills is a graded course on piano voicings starting with simple block chords over major and minor, then logically and methodically progressing into more exotic and advanced
Created for amateur or professional jazz pianists, this book takes them through all essential aspects of the linear approach. Part 1: The Drop-Two Harmonic Technique begins with the simple
This book is designed for jazz pianists seeking to broaden their knowledge of jazz harmony and to cultivate practical skills for mastering the harmonic progressions found in standard tunes and jazz
Soloing is an important part of playing, but practicing alone doesn't always get the creative juices flowing. There is nothing like the experience of sitting in with a full band. Though playing with a group