Late
Elementary Color
Me Jazz, Book 1 is a collection of jazz
piano solos specifically composed to provide
jazz piano teaching material for the early levels
of piano study. Within this collection the prominent
characteristics of the jazz style are covered
such as: syncopation; walking bass; twelve-bar
blues chord structure; bass ostinato, and more.
This book will serve as a strong motivational
force that will enrich and broaden the musical
experience for students and teachers.
Color
Me Jazz, Book 2 Lee
Evans
FJH2115
/ 6.95
Early
Intermediate/Intermediate Color
Me Jazz, Book 2 contains 13 authentic-sounding
jazz piano teaching pieces written for the intermediate
level. Distinctive jazz melodic, rhythmic, and
harmonic qualities are expressed throughout
the pieces in this book.
¡Fiesta! Lee Evans
FJH2140
/ 6.95
Late Intermediate
Featuring a fresh and original approach to
the dances of Latin America and the Caribbean,
these solos by Lee Evans are sure to motivate
your students. Fun to play, and not requiring
lots of time to work up, these could be used
for performance or casual gig. Some of the
dances included are cumbia, guaracha,
habanera, merengue and tango.
In particular, Son cubano is sure
to be an instant classic.
Intermediate
Written
for the intermediate-level student, this collection
contains fresh new jazz solos that offer a
wide variety of styles to choose from. Titles
such as the light swing "Stealing
Away" and the bright swing-style
"Take it in Stride" provide a balanced
mood to this repertoire. The composer suggests
that students have fun and experiment improvising
and creating their own unique way to play
these pieces.
Early
Intermediate
This
brand new collection of early intermediate original
jazz solos by Kevin Olson and Edwin McLean is
sure to open the door for students to discover
a new avenue of self-expression and originality!
Through these creative new pieces students are
encouraged to explore the variety of styles
within the jazz idiom and experiment with their
own unique improvisatory ideas!
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Intermediate Book
2, for the intermediate piano student, takes
jazz expression to an entirely new level! This
new collection of original jazz solos by Kevin
Olson and Edwin McLean incorporates a wide range
of expression. From the relaxed and easy-going
Swingin' It, to the Latin-flavored En
Calle Ocho, to the driving originality of
Whazzitooyah?, your students will relish
playing "in the key of jazz."
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Late
Elementary/Early Intermediate
An
excellent supplement for the late elementary
to early intermediate piano student, Jazz
Piano Projects introduces concepts not usually
included in traditional studies. Ear training,
a 'must' when playing jazz, is stressed as this
unique volume incorporates the "experience
before the symbol" approach. An extensive
glossary gives both the student and teacher
not only a valuable reference, but a starting
place for further exploration into the fabulous
world of jazz music!
Intermediate/Late
Intermediate ¡Ole!
Is an entirely new collection of original Latin
American dance music that brilliantly recreates
the variety of Latin American jazz forms (Conga,
Rhumba, Merengue, Paso Doble, and more). Rich
in rhythmic flavor, students will love playing
these challenging solos.
Late Elementary
Pop Improv features twelve improvisational
concepts, each one illustrated with a piece
written on the left page, followed by an improvisation
model on the right page. All of the R.H. improvisation
models are based on 5-finger positions as
well as a simple 1-2-1 crossover fingering
in some models to add melodic interest. The
L.H. consists of fifths making improvising
easy for elementary students of all ages.
Includes a CD for students to play along with
and be a part of a real band.
Early Intermediate
There are nine units in this book, starting
with the basic blues scale in C, then moving
to the keys of D, G, A, and E. Each unit has
four parts: a blues scale; an illustrative
short original piece; a “riff improv”
where students can combine riffs in any order;
and finally, a free improv that allows students
to use riffs already learned as well as improvise
new ones. This step-by-step approach ensures
progress, always building on previously learned
skills. Includes a CD, and MIDI files are
available as free downloads below.
