Robert Willey Brazilian Piano PDF. Choro, Samba And Bossa Nova. Brazilian Piano teaches elements of some of the most appealing Brazilian musical styles: choro, samba, and bossa nova. It starts with rhythmic training to develop the fundamental groove of Brazilian music. Next, examples build up a rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary that can be used when playing the original songs that follow. Besides providing audio for the examples in the book, the CD contains ensemble recordings that allow you to improvise through the middle chorus. Additional versions of the ensemble tunes are included on the CD-ROM section of the disc,...

Manfred Schmitz Bausteine Ragtime Fur Klavier PDF. The book in German and English. The Basic Series aims to give both young pianists and adults interested in the style practical advice on the basic techniques needed for composition and improvisation within the given srtle. In the Beginner’s corner typical phrases are presented and developed in a study piece, the Beginner’s Rag. The Compositions include a wealth of additional phrases and fragments whose musical combination and interaction, along with other details, help to make playing Ragtime a real joy, whilst allowing the performer freely to develop his or her own creativity....

Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-Long Volume 111, 112, 113, 120, 128 PDF download. Possession of this collection will enable any musician, independently of level and experience in jazz improvisation mastery, learn the basic styles and genres of jazz, and eventually become a true expert in this. Information for reference (for those who do not know): Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-Long – the world’s best collections of exercises for jazz musicians. Volume 111: JJ Johnson. The man who brought the trombone to the front of the band was also known as a great composer. These hard boppin’ favorites are a fitting tribute...

Mark Harrison Blues Piano PDF. If you are on a budget and don’t have a lot of free time, but still want to sit down at a party or open mike and wail the blues, this is the book for you. In chapter 2 you get 20 or so authentic left hand patterns. In chapter 3 you learn a variety of chords from basic triads to sharped fifths and ninths with various timing tricks for comping. And you play those over the left hand patterns you learned in chapter 2. In chapter 4 Harrison introduces the grace note technique...

The Real Book Of Blues PDF. Music compiled and arranged by Jack Long. Instant no-frills arrangements of over 225 great blues numbers. Each song consists of melody line, chord symbols and lyrics (where appropriate). That’s all there is to it! Just open the book and start playing. A superb compilation of 225 big blues numbers including A Mess of Blues, After You’ve Gone, Blue Monk, Body & Soul, Careless Love, Deep River, Fever, Folsom Prison Blues, Hoochie Coochie Man, If I Had You, Jailhouse Blues, Love Is Blue, Misty, Ol’ Man River, See See Rider, Singing The Blues, St...

Jazz Piano Solos Volume 15 Bossa Nova PDF. Solo arrangements with chord names of 20 swinging Latin standards. Most of the books in this Jazz Piano Solo series are quite good and Bossa Nova is one of the stonger ones. Good selection of well known classics mixed with some more obscure gems. Arrangements are strong yet still quite playable by intermediate/early advanced players. Most arrangements even have a modest solo added in for a bonus. Great arrangements! Not for beginners, but not impossibly hard either. Songs include: Agua De Beber (Water To Drink) Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March)...

Easy to read, simplified arrangements of 18 of Presley’s best-loved songs. Includes ‘Good Luck Charm’, ‘Loving You’, ‘Teddy Bear’, ‘In The Ghetto’ and ‘Return To Sender’. Arranged for piano and vocal with guitar chord symbols. The “It’s easy to play” series is an entirely new departure in music publishing. The music is newly engraved and includes chord symbols and lyrics where appropriate. These fine arrangements are so easy even beginners can play them. A legendary singer. This man was one of the most important forces in all of rock and roll history. He was an American singer who had...

Twelve jazz classics specially arranged for solo piano by Stephen Duro. The piano has clearly been a wildly popular instrument ever since its first introduction to the music scene, as both a solo instrument and an accompaniment. Its instant popularity led to a massive influx of solo piano pieces being written – some a violent explosion of color and motion, others a slow, melodic meditation. Some pieces were less than a minute in duration and some hours long (in fact, there was a rumor circulating recently as to the existence of a post-modern piece whereupon one note is played...

Best of Blues Piano Keyboard Signature Licks PDF. A step-by-step breakdown of the piano styles and techniques of Dr. John, Pete Johnson, Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, and others that uses their actual licks to teach. The Signature Licks book/audio packs are especially formatted to give instruction on how to play a particular artist style by using the actual transcribed, “right from the record” licks! Designed for use by anyone from beginner right up to the experienced player who is looking to expand their insight. The books contain full performance notes and an overview of each artist or group’s style...

John Valerio Latin Jazz Piano PDF. Learn how to play Latin jazz Piano based on traditional Latin music from Cuba and Brazil. Latin Jazz Piano addresses the three roles that the jazz pianist typically plays: as a member of an accompanying rhythm section, as a lead instrument within an ensemble and as a solo instrument. The CD features many examples in the book and combo tracks with which to play along. The book is divided into three sections. The first covers Afro-Cuban (Afro-Caribbean) jazz, the second section deals with Brazilian influenced jazz – Bossa Nova and Samba, and the...