A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation Keyboard Instruction for Intermediate Players Sheet Music Learning Resource Book for Classically Trai

By Dominic Alldis

Book Overview

(Keyboard Instruction). This keyboard instruction book is designed for the person who was trained classically but wants to expand into the very exciting yet very different world of jazz improvisation. Author Dominic Alldis provides clear explanations and musical examples of: pentatonic improvisation; the blues; rock piano; rhythmic placement; scale theory; major, minor and pentatonic scale theory applications; melodic syntax; the language of bebop; left-hand accompaniment; walking bass lines; thematic development; performance tips; and more. Also available by Dominic Alldis: A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Exploring Harmony 00220017/$19.95

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0634058290
• ISBN13: 9780634058295
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 11.8"