Vol. 1 "How To Play Jazz" For Piano

by Jamey Aebersold, adapted by Luke Gillespie. Why should horn players have all of the fun? Now, the number one selling Jazz Improvisation book in the world has a whole new look! Introducing a new version of Jamey's world famous "Volume 1 - How To Play Jazz And Improvise," completely revised and specifically tailored for you by jazz pianist Luke Gillespie of the prestigious IU school of music. This edition is perfectly aligned with the original classic Sixth Edition that introduced tens of thousands of musicians to essential jazz fundamentals such as scale/chord relationships, note choices, etc. In this special edition, however, the text has been carefully edited and rewritten to speak specifically to pianists. The musical examples have been rewritten, as well, in grand staff format and include suggested left-hand and two haand voicing examples to be played with the online audio tracks. The play-a-long/demonstration tracks includes special stereo separation, allowing the piano to be eliminated so that the student can play along with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Jonathan Higgins. The tracks also include the same play-a-long tracks at slower practice tempos. A complete package for the beginning jazz pianist! 106 pages.

For even deeper study, we highly recommend "Piano Voicings From The Vol. 1 Play-a-long" to the left under "You May Also Like."

Includes:

Voicings and Considerations

Suggested Fingerings

Scales/Chords

Developing Creativity

Improv Fundamentals

12 Blues Scales

Bebop Scales

Pentatonic Scales

Time, Touch, and Feel

Melodic Development

II/V7s

Related Scales and Modes

Practical Exercises

Patterns and Licks

Dominant 7th Tree of Scale Choices

Nomenclature

Chromaticism

Scale Syllabus

and more!

"First, the fact that there is a separate "slower tempo" cd is extremely helpful. I also appreciate the verbal instructions and demo tracks on the other. I bought the original version a long time ago and have been using it for years in my teaching with great success. This piano version is special with its great attention to subjects which are often not addressed in method books such as weight distribution of the fingers, listening and hearing, tension and release and tune learning. This is the best (if not the only) inaugurating book I have ever seen which is truly designed for the neophyte. Clean, concise and clever. Truly an indispensable and timeless classic! My hat's off again to Luke and Jamey!"
Cliff Habian