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IMPROVISING BLUES PIANO METHOD BK/CD
The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books, Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues, assuming a basic competence of around grade 3. All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present, from the early boogie pioneers via swing, gospel, jump-jive, New Orleans, Chicago and Kansas City schools, to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces, including many original compositions by the author, together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'Blueberry Hill', 'Blue Monk', 'Got My Mojo workin', 'Honky Tonk Train Blues', 'How Long Blues', 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee', 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie', 'St Louis Blues' etc. Each chapter is graded within itself, providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages, with assignments giving ideas and guidance. The accompanying CD contains all the pieces, including some play-alongtracks, performed by Tim Richards.
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Level Guide
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Beginners - Preliminary: You're not a complete beginner and are working on a Piano Method level 1, 2, possibly even level 3 book and looking for something extra. |
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Grade 1 - 2: You're around AMEB Grade 1 or 2 or you've completed a piano method level 3 or 4 book. We want to you have fun with your music so selections are likely to be on the easier side so you can learn these quickly. |
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Grade 3 - 4: You're around AMEB Grade 3 or 4 or you may be an adult who got to 6th grade and are a little rusty and want to get back into playing again. We've put 'Easy Piano' EP in here - whilst for exam purposes EP is considered to be Grade 1 - 2 level, we want you to extend and play lots of extra music relatively easily with minimal support from your teacher & have FUN! |
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Grade 5 & 6: You're around AMEB Grade 5 or 6 exam or are at the early advanced level. A quick learn for students of more advanced levels yet still satisfying; feels good and sounds good to play! |
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Grade 7+: Not for the feint hearted! This music is for the very advanced player and will take some time & expertise to master. |