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The two volumes also contain over 800 musical examples, a veritable treasury of styles and techniques for the aspiring jazz pianist, and refers to the work of Erroll Garner, Art Tatum, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Horace Silver, Hampton Hawes, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans, George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach volume has its own audio download (mp3-format), containing between them performances of all 80 pieces, played by Tim alone or with his current trio of Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Home (drums). Play-along tracks are also included, in which the piano is panned to one speaker, providing rhythm section accompaniment if desired by turning the amplifier's balance control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopious examples of improvisation are accompanied by numerous assignments, with guidance to hand on every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe package is beautifully illustrated with many full-page photographs of piano masters past and present, informative mini biographies and a comprehensive suggested listening section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical covered spiral binding protects the books as well as enabling them to lie flat on the music stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring Jazz Piano fills a vacuum in jazz piano instruction, its comprehensive syllabus taking the reader from first principles in Vol. 1 to professional level in Vol. 2. Any student of jazz piano, piano teacher, or performing musician dipping into either volume will be rewarded with a wealth of ideas and practical information to keep them occupied for many months, or to use as an ongoing resource in the years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVol. 2 deals with more complex and colourful harmony, from suspended fourth, sharp eleven and thirteenth chords to diminished and altered scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced voicing, accompaniment and improvisation techniques are examined in detail, including the following topics:Quartal harmony, modal improvisation, long and short II - V patterns, altered dominant chords, polychords, stride piano, Bossa Nova clave and Partido Alto, Lydian and Locrian modes, how to make scales swing, building bebop lines, R235 patterns, the b3 pentatonic scale, Rhythm changes, turnarounds, minor II - V - I, playing in 3\/4 time, playing in double-time, tension and release, transcribing, practice routines.32 pieces by the author appear alongside special arrangements of well-known jazz standards, including Beautiful Love, Blue Bossa, Blue in Green, Caravan, Impressions, Ladybird, Misty, On Green Dolphin Street, Softly as in a Morning Sunrise, Summertime, Tune Up and Yesterdays. Also included are transcribed solos by Oscar Peterson, Wynton Kelly and Hampton Hawes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXPLORING JAZZ PIANO - press reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There's little that comes close in terms of practicality of approach.\" Brian Priestley - JAZZWISE magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The jazz process has been uncovered in the most comprehensive and welcoming way. Clear-cut, informative and easy to use, Tim Richards has given all comers to this music a way in - go and buy it.\" Julian Joseph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most detailed studies of modern jazz piano I have come across... a very strong foundation [for a keen student] to build their own style and ideas.\" Huw White (3rd year student on Royal Academy jazz course) - JAZZ UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Meticulously researched, well-structured and stimulating... a tremendous teaching resource... demands to be in the library of every Music Department that teaches jazz.\" Hugh Johns - TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Exploring Jazz Piano provides the aspiring new-to-jazz or grade 4-level pianist (and above) with an exciting, comprehensive step into the world of jazz - highly recommended.\" Alec Boulton - MUSIC TEACHER magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I cannot praise it too highly... Vol. 1 and 2 together rank among the best instructional books that I have seen in the 21 years since Jazzwise started.\" Charles Alexander - JAZZWISE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Richards' approach is methodical, thorough and progressive. No shortage of useful information, much of it illuminated by the two well-played and well-produced CDs that accompany the books. Years of fruitful and fascinating study to be had, and plenty of good advice.\" Mark Gilbert - JAZZ REVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVideo playist available at: https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/watch?list=PL5mg37A0R8bRxwWuzvpf0wBrHpmdDFKXe\u0026amp;v=Ust9xMFuGoUInstrumentation:piano\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490153800053,"sku":"9781847615114","price":38.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781847615114.jpg?v=1786442038"},{"product_id":"improvising-blues-piano","title":"Improvising Blues Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books, Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues, assuming a basic competence of around grade 3. All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present, from the early boogie pioneers via swing, gospel, jump-jive, New Orleans, Chicago and Kansas City schools, to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene.Each chapter is graded within itself, providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages, with assignments giving ideas and guidance. The accompanying audio tracks include all the pieces, and some play-along tracks, performed by Tim Richards. This title presents over 60 pieces, including many original compositions by the author, together with new arrangements of well-known standards such as 'Ain't No Sunshine', 'Blueberry Hill', 'Blue Monk', 'Got My Mojo workin', 'Honky Tonk Train Blues', 'How Long Blues', 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee', 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie', 'St Louis Blues' etc.Richards' guidance includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic left-hand patterns and bass lines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional chord voicings, blues scales, licks and riffs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCo-ordination exercises for both hands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested listening IMPROVISING BLUES PIANO - Press Reviews\"A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying audio material make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists\" - Jools Holland\"This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post.\"Brian Priestley, Jazzwise Magazine\"I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a Cd by the London-based Richards, who is a top-notch performer, recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor.\"Blues Review, USA\"A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents. Tim Richard's enthusiasm for the subject is both infectious and inspiring.\"Piano Journal\"Beautifully presented, it has clarity, heart and comprehensiveness.\"Michael GarrickVideo CourseTim Richards has also created video courses to compliment this book with our partners, MusicGurus.Improvising Blues Piano part 1: The basic principlesImprovising Blues Piano part 2: Playing authenticallyInstrumentation:piano\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490154848629,"sku":"9781847615121","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781847615121.jpg?v=1786442040"},{"product_id":"beginning-jazz-piano-2","title":"Beginning Jazz Piano 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeginning Jazz Piano - An Introduction to Swing, Blues, Latin and FunkPart 2 - Harmony, Improvisation, Accompanying \u0026amp; Reading from Lead SheetsThis book is aimed at players with some piano experience who wish to develop a grasp of the basic tools required to play and improvise in a jazz style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Harmony \u0026amp; Improvisation Builds on the concepts covered in Part 1 to help you deal with typical situations such as 32-bar sequences, II – V – I, playing in 3\/4, etc.Develop your improvisation skills using techniques such as pentatonic scales, modes, arpeggios, broken chords, horizontal and vertical improvisationOnline resources include downloadable AUDIO FILES of every piece, BACKING tracks, and interactive ‘REPLAY’ tracks featuring scrollable music and adjustable temposChapter 2: Accompanying An essential skill for anyone playing in a duo situation, or for vocalists wishing to accompany themselves at the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild your own bass lines in a range of styles, including two-feel, walking bass, blues, funk, bossa novaAdd chords in the right hand and learn how to ‘comp’ in the style of tunes such as All of Me and One Note SambaChapter 3: Interpreting Lead Sheets Follow the ‘Lead Sheet Protocol’ to help you get away from reading sheet music and start creating your own arrangements – like professional jazz pianists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore a variety of left-hand styles including shells, rootless chords, stride pianoLearn how to play melodies using two-handed voicings in four- and five-part harmonyBeginning Jazz Piano includes seven originals alongside traditional standards such St James Infirmary, When the Saints Go Marching In and Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the ideal book to use with your piano teacher, but the backing and ‘Replay’ tracks make it equally accessible to those studying on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVideo CourseTim Richards has also created video courses to compliment these books with our partners, MusicGurus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning Jazz Piano Part 1 - Everything you need to get startedBeginning Jazz Piano Part 2 - Harmony, Improvisation, Accompanying \u0026amp; Reading from Lead SheetsAbout the authorTim Richards is an experienced teacher, and the author of the critically acclaimed Improvising Blues Piano and Exploring Jazz Piano textbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBEGINNING JAZZ PIANO 2 - Press Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Tim Richards has yet again outdone himself with these two amazing books. Anyone who is ready to commit themselves to this level of proper jazz instruction will undoubtedly find that his is absolutely the course to use... Brilliantly paced, carefully leaving no stone unturned, while systematically developing, consolidating and building on acquired skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Andrew Eales - Pianodao.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The books are nicely paced, not overloading you with too much too soon. Tim obviously has vast experience within teaching and writing… I really enjoyed both books.” Justin Randall - The Jazz Rag Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you are a teacher who loves jazz, has little knowledge of jazz piano, or just wants to build confidence teaching it, do give this a try. 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