Contrary to popular belief, improvising over Blues changes is not simply noodling around on the minor pentatonic scale. There are many structures that can be used (mix and match): 1. minor Blues pentatonic scale 2. modes of the Secret Saxophone Scale 3. The Boogie-Woogie scale 4. Blues CESH figures 5. variations on Shuffle patterns 6. Arpeggios These are all explored in the context of real solos played by a real live band.

The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more! Endorsed by Kenny Barron, Down Beat, Jamey Aebersold, etc.

(Jazz Piano Solos). 24 tunes from the '50s and '60s jazz cats who invented "cool"! Includes piano solo arrangements with chord names for: All Blues * Blue in Green * Con Alma * Django * Epistrophy * Jeru * Lullaby of Birdland * Nardis * So What * Stella by Starlight * Take Five * Waltz for Debby * and more!

(Piano Solo Personality). This second edition features piano solo arrangements with chord names for 25 bluesy jazz classics, including: All Blues * Au Privave * Blue Monk * Blues for Alice * Mr. P.C. * Now's the Time * Straight No Chaser * Tenor Madness * Things Ain't What They Used to Be * and more.

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book/audio pack will teach you the basic skills needed to play jazz-blues piano. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The audio features many of the examples in the book performed either solo, or with a full band, including a full chapter of complete songs. Topics covered include: scales and chords * harmony and voicings * progressions and comping * melodies and soloing * characteristic stylings.

(Piano Instruction). Often, jazz pianists are called upon to play solo gigs. This book attempts to ease the transition from group to solo jazz piano playing with a step-by-step practical appraoch to learning and playing standard tunes by dissecting their component parts; melody, harmony and bass. The parts are then reassembled in various ways. Chapters include: chords & voicings * bass lines * swing tunes * ballads * improvisation. Audio demonstraction tracks are provided for download or streaming online with a unique access code included in the book.

Scot Ranney's ""Jazz Piano Notebook"" series is a collection of jazz piano books written by Scot Ranney and other jazz pianists. Volume 3 is by Tim Richards, a renown jazz pianist, composer, and author of the acclaimed ""Improvising Blues Piano"" and ""Exploring Jazz Piano"" series' and other books [Schott Music]. ""These are routines I believe are beneficial to anyone who understands the basics of jazz harmony and improvisation. I hope they throw a new slant on familiar chord sequences, or suggest new directions in your playing."" Tim has been a presence on the international jazz scene since the early 80s and has over a dozen albums out as a leader, featuring line-ups from duo to nine-piece. The tips and exercises in this book will help strengthen the connection between your ears and fingers to make it easier to play what you want. Level: Intermediate to advanced. Paperback binding.