Description
Book SynopsisAn essential how-to guide for students and teachers, this publication is a complete step-by-step guide to playing jazz with confidence and style. Designed for the complete beginner, it breaks down the process of learning jazz into simple activities and contains a range of easy music examples. The accompanying CD provides examples, activities and some great trio playing to use as a backdrop to your own work. It is an indispensable companion to the ABRSM's Jazz Piano exams, with Part III dealing with the exam in detail.
Trade ReviewJazz Piano From Scratch is a much needed and very intelligently organized book for the beginning student or jazz piano teacher. I think it will inspire students to practice and continue study since the exercises are quite a lot of fun! * Randy Brecker *
. . . brilliant, lucid and thorough going. * Piano *
This is real recognition that jazz has equal musical value to the whole of the Western classical tradition, says Richard Michael (jazz musician and music teacher). Unlike others who pay ample lip-service to this fact, the Associated Board is putting its money where its mouth is. * The Scotsman *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Starting out, Chapters 1-6 [Charles Beale] ; Part II Moving On, Chapters 7-12 [Charles Beale] ; Part III Preparing for the Exam, Chapters 13-17 [Charles Beale]
