Blues Piano

Blues Piano

Author: Mark Harrison

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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CD contains demonstrations of music examples.


Hal Leonard Blues Keyboard Method

Hal Leonard Blues Keyboard Method

Author: Marty Sammon

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1495031098

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(Piano Instruction). The authentic guide to traditional and modern blues keyboard playing, with rhythm and soloing concepts for piano and organ. Build your blues vocabulary with ideas for ensemble playing; intros, turnarounds, licks and endings; piano and organ accompaniment; phrasing and soloing; and much more. Written by Marty Sammon, keyboardist in Buddy Guy's band. This book includes access to audio demonstration tracks featuring Marty and his band playing the examples in the book.


Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1

Author: Martha Mier

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781457444111

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Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.


First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano

First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1540071065

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(Easy Piano Songbook). Blues fans can get started playing their favorite tunes with this collection of 50 songs in easy piano format with lyrics. Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine * All Blues * Basin Street Blues * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Every Day I Have the Blues * Fever * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) * Kansas City * Night Train * Pride and Joy * Route 66 * St. Louis Blues * Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) * Sweet Home Chicago * The Thrill Is Gone * and more.


Blues Hanon

Blues Hanon

Author: Leo Alfassy

Publisher: Wise Publications

Published: 2011-01-07

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 0857123734

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Authentic progressive exercises and etudes for the contemporary piano student. Explains the elements of Blues style.


Piano For Dummies

Piano For Dummies

Author: Hal Leonard Corporation

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1119700973

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The key to fast and fun piano proficiency! Whether you’re a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an introductory course—or as a refresher to keep those fingers nimble—you’ll find information on getting started, improving your technique and performance, and the best ways to practice until you hit finely tuned perfection. And, along the way, you’ll pick up the techniques for different styles, including classical, blues, and rock. In an easy-to-follow style, the book also helps you sharpen your sight-reading. You can also tune in to audio and video online to help you improve your creativity and discipline, as well as hear and see that you’re hitting the right notes. Choose the right piano Know your keys Scale up for success Care for your instrument Whatever you want from your love affair with the old “88,” you’ll find enough right here to keep you hammering happily—and even more proficiently—away for years to come! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano For Dummies (9781118900055). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!


Teach Yourself to Play Blues & Boogie Piano

Teach Yourself to Play Blues & Boogie Piano

Author: Michael Tarro

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2017-10-01

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1540014371

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(Piano Instruction). If you are a pianist who has already developed some ability on your instrument, and have an interest in learning about blues and boogie woogie, this book is tailor-made for you. Jazz and swing are also discussed. You'll focus on many aspects of these styles, proceeding slowly at first, then progressing more quickly after the fundamentals have been introduced. Most of the songs and arrangements are at the intermediate level. The online audio features demo tracks, as well as stylistic backing tracks with bass and drums only so you can play along as the soloist. Topics covered include: 12-bar blues * left-hand bass patterns * right-hand licks * turnarounds & endings * swing & dotted rhythms * improvisation * and much more.


Jazz, Rags & Blues

Jazz, Rags & Blues

Author: Martha Mier

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739008508

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Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 2 contains original solos for early intermediate to intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music. The online audio includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book.


Exploring Jazz Piano

Exploring Jazz Piano

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781847615060

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(Schott). Volume 1 introduces the intermediate pianist to the basic chord-types used in jazz, from major and minor triads to seventh and ninth chords. Other topics include: Chord/scale relationships, modes, broken chord and scale patterns, pentatonic and blues scales, walking bass lines, Latin rhythms and bass lines, the diatonic cycle, secondary dominants, II-V-I sequences, horizontal and vertical improvisation, tritone substitution, two-handed voicings, rootless voicings, technical exercises and fingering, accompaniment styles, ear-training, discography (suggested listening). 28 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including: Autumn Leaves * Fly Me to the Moon * In a Sentimental Mood * Mannenberg * On Green Dolphin St (Part 1) * Ornithology * Song for My Father * Straight No Chaser * Take the A Train. Also included are transcribed solos by Thelonious Monk and Horace Silver, an invaluable source of authentic jazz techniques. Also includes audio files for download, containing erformances of all pieces, played by Tim alone or with his trio of Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Home (drums). Play-along tracks are also included, in which the piano is panned to one speaker, providing rhythm section accompaniment if desired by turning the amplifier's balance control. Copious examples of improvisation are accompanied by numerous assignments, with guidance to hand on every page. Audio is accessed online.


David Bennett Cohen Teaches Blues Piano - Book/Online Audio

David Bennett Cohen Teaches Blues Piano - Book/Online Audio

Author: David Bennett Cohen

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9780793562572

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(Homespun Tapes). This easy play-along follow-up to Blues Piano, Volume 1 is the learning blues pianist's ticket to the next level! David Cohen helps develop the powerful grooves beloved by blues and rock n' roll players alike. His unique step-by-step teaching method is modular, building logically on each preceding section. Once the basics are mastered, adding walking basses, boogie woogie lines, New Orleans-style rhumba rhythms, 9th chords, "the Fats Domino shuffle" and other variations become second nature. The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming. The tracks include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.