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How to Play Solo Jazz Piano

Often, jazz pianists are called upon to play solo gigs. This book attempts to ease the transition from group to solo jazz piano playing with a step-by-step practical appraoch to learning and playing standard tunes by dissecting their component parts; melody, harmony and bass. The parts are then reassembled in various ways. Chapters include: chords & voicings · bass lines · swing tunes · ballads · improvisation. Audio demonstration tracks are provided for download or streaming online with a unique access code included in the book.

Additional Information

SKU: 00147731
UPC: 888680075095
ISBN-10: 1495027880
ISBN-13: 9781495027888
Series: Piano Instruction
Format: Book/Online Audio
Page Count: 104
Contributors: by John Valerio

$17.99