A First Book of Blues

16 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist
With these easy-to-play renditions, beginning pianists of all ages can enjoy one of America’s most celebrated art forms. Sixteen popular blues melodies include traditional songs such as “St. James Infirmary” and “Careless Love” as well as several numbers by blues giants Jelly Roll Morton and W. C. Handy, including “St. Louis Blues,” “Joe Turner Blues,” and “The Hesitating Blues.” Students, teachers, and other pianists will find these arrangements much simpler and more melodic than other versions. The selections include suggestions for fingering and are arranged in order of increasing difficulty. Introductory material by editor David Dutkanicz offers helpful explanations of the melodic and rhythmic theory behind the blues.

Additional Information

SKU#: 06-481298
UPC: 9780486481296
ISBN-10: 0486481298
ISBN-13: 9780486481296
Series: Dover Edition: A First Book
Secondary Category: Piano Collection
Format: Book
Contributors: Arr. David Dutkanicz
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