This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approach to learning. The play-along CD will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along CD as much as possible. The CD contains model renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in various styles of music.

First Lessons Piano

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Danielsson, Per

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Mel Bay Pubns

You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords combines regular music notation with visual illustrations to give a clear picture of how to voice basic piano chords. The first part of the book introduces the student to basic triads and dominant seventh chords in all the inversions. After mastering this concept, material such as Maj7th, min7th, diminished, augmented and suspended chords are introduced, followed by alternate bass note, addition of the 9th and common chord progressions. Regardless of skill level, the student will quickly be able to play an accompaniment by using only chord symbols. The appendix section will give the student a clear understanding in basic music theory. When using this book as a lesson book it’s very helpful to refer to the appendix section while chords are being learned. The book can be used both for lessons and reference. Video download available online.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords

Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approach to learning. The play-along downloadable will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along downloadable audio as much as possible. It contains model renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in various styles of music. Includes access to online audio.

Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

Miles Davis was one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th century. This book will shed some insight into the music and soloing devices he used during his earlier periods. First, to help the student better understand Miles' early bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques commonly used in the bebop language. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Miles' style grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along online audio download provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii -V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate theseessential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of Miles Davis

Essential Jazz Lines: Miles Davis - Trumpet Edition

Christiansen, Corey

You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords combines regular music notation with visual illustrations to give a clear picture of how to voice basic piano chords. The first part of the book introduces the student to basic triads and dominant seventh chords in all the inversions. After mastering this concept, material such as Maj7th, min7th, diminished, augmented and suspended chords are introduced, followed by alternate bass note, addition of the 9th and common chord progressions. Regardless of skill level, the stu ...more

Bill Evans (1929-1980) is one of the highest regarded jazz pianists in the history ofjazz. His harmonic and rhythmic language in combination with superb taste and technical perfection places him in a category by himself. His style of harmonization and improvisation has been an inspiration to countless pianists as well as otherinstrumentalists in the field of jazz. This book of original musical studies and analyses by Corey Christiansen and Per Danielsson is designed to help you develop your own personal improvising style. It presents numerous musical lines with chord symbols in the style of Bill Evans, grouped by the harmony they can be used against. The audio play-along provides a rhythm section backup for each of the exercises. To help the player master all keys, each section also has a play-along on the audio that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in the style of Bill Evans are discussed and examples shown, helping musicians analyze each of the ideas presented, further insuring mastery of these ideas. When assimilated into the student's musical vocabulary, these ideas will help students create their own original jazz solos. Includes access to online audio.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc

Essential Jazz Lines: In the Style of Bill Evans - Piano

Miles Davis was one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th century. This book will shed some insight into the music and soloing devices he used during his earlier periods. First, to help the student better understand Miles' early bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques commonly used in the bebop language. Then the text presents numerous one-, two-, and three-measure jazz lines in Miles' style grouped by the harmony over which they can be used. The accompanying play-along online audio provides the rhythm parts for each section, including a track for each section that modulates through the cycle of fourths, helping you master the phrases in all keys. By combining various lines, musicians will be able to mix and match numerous combinations of these lines to play over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other harmonic situations. Incorporate these essential jazz lines into your vocabulary and you will be able to create your own lines in the style of Miles Davis.

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Miles Davis - Guitar Edition

Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. The book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniques needed for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After completion of the book the student will have a well-rounded understanding of how to read notes and how basic chord symbols work. Includes access to online audio.

Modern Piano Method Grade 1 (Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method)

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First Lessons Piano

You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords

First Lessons Piano

Essential Jazz Lines: Miles Davis - Trumpet Edition

You Can Teach Yourself Piano Chords

Essential Jazz Lines: In the Style of Bill Evans - Piano

Essential Jazz Lines in the Style of Miles Davis - Guitar Edition

Modern Piano Method Grade 1 (Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method)