Five superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads, jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point. Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively. Contains all the pieces for ABRSM's new jazz piano exam.
| ISBN: | 9781860960048 |
| Publication date: | 27th March 1998 |
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| Publisher: | Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music |
| Format: | Sheet music |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | ABRSM Exam Pieces |
| Genres: |
Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music Keyboard instruments Popular music |