Jazz Keyboard for Pianists and Non-Pianists
Jazz Keyboard for Pianists and Non-Pianists

Author: Jerry Coker

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1999-11-27

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457493935

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A new book from the man who has set the standard for jazz and improvisation learning materials. A compilation of 15 years of teaching jazz keyboard at several universities. The book also contains a Teacher's Supplement. Usable for classroom or individual study. If you are a pianist, or arrange, compose, accompany, play any instrument, read fake books, coach groups, teach or earn a living in the music field, you need this book.

Jazz Keyboard for Pianists and Non-Pianists
Jazz Keyboard for Pianists and Non-Pianists

Author: Jerry Coker

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1984-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780769233239

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"The first and most important task for the jazz pianist is to produce chords. Jazz is a harmonically-based music ... This book will not emphasize the art of improvisation ... Rhythm is important too, but it is best learned by imitation and transcriptions ... chord progressions of tunes used in jazz are nearly always given in chord symbols, which the keyboard player is expected to decipher and arrange into an attractive chord voicing. As a new symbol will appear about every two to eight beats ... the pianist has to develop quick responses in order to find and play each chord within its assigned duration ..."--Introduction

Playing Jazz Piano
Playing Jazz Piano

Author: Bob Mintzer

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781457428852

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For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist, playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the Yellowjackets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach.

Jazz Piano Voicings
Jazz Piano Voicings

Author: Rob Mullins

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1476840652

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(Keyboard Instruction). The jazz idiom can often appear mysterious and difficult for musicians who were trained to play other types of music. Long-time performer and educator Rob Mullins helps players enter the jazz world by providing voicings that will help the player develop skills in the jazz genre and start sounding professional right away without years of study! Includes a "Numeric Voicing Chart," chord indexes in all 12 keys, info about what range of the instrument you can play chords in, and a beginning approach to bass lines.

Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method
Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method

Author: Mark Davis

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1495051293

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(Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide designed for anyone interested in playing jazz piano from the complete novice just learning the basics to the more advanced player who wishes to enhance their keyboard vocabulary. There are lots of fun progressions and licks for you to play and absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book! Topics include essential theory, chords and voicings, improvisation ideas, structure and forms, scales and modes, rhythm basics, interpreting a lead sheet, playing solos, and much more!

88: the Giants of Jazz Piano
88: the Giants of Jazz Piano

Author: Robert L. Doerschuk

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2001-12-01

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9781617744853

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(Book). This handsome, insightful hardcover volume delves deep into the music of 88 visionaries who have made an indelible mark on the world of jazz through their mastery of the piano's 88 keys. This engaging collection describes the intriguing personality and performance characteristics of each pianist. Seven major figures are covered in depth: Jelly Roll Morton, Earl Hines, Art Tatum, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Keith Jarrett and Cecil Taylor. Other featured artists include: James P. Johnson, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Nat "King" Cole, Oscar Peterson, Les McCann, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Billy Taylor, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and 70 others, in styles ranging from stride to swing, bebop to post-bop, funk to avant garde, and more. Includes 100 photos, and a foreword by Keith Jarrett.

The Jazz Piano Book
The Jazz Piano Book

Author: Mark Levine

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1457101440

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The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more! Endorsed by Kenny Barron, Down Beat, Jamey Aebersold, etc.