From the Publisher
At a time, when pop and jazz exert lasting influence of the musical environment of an adolescent, it is important that this kind of music should be included in the training of an instrumentalist. The compositions in this book are intended to provide a break from the seriousness of music lessons, and to motivate the student who might be in a phase of "classical fatigure". The student can be acquainted with the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements of jazz in a playful way, and at the same time tackle the pianistic problems involved.
Difficulty guide: 3
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Contents
- The Spanish Guitar Player
- Wasp's Sting Blues
- Cowboy's Ride
- The Killer Fish
- Break, Fill In
- Melancholy
- Dance of the Martians
- The Intruder
- The Somersault King
- Criminal Music
- Big Band Tune
- Musette Waltz
- The Ruined Record
- Medium rock
- Rindrops
- Samba
- Prayer
- Little jazz Study
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Piano
Publisher: Schott
Publisher's reference: ED 7186
Our Stock Code: 1358469
Media Type: Paperback (32 pages [score])