Beskrivning
Bill Boyd’s masterful craftsmanship is readily apparent in these 11 pieces, part of Hal Leonard’s Composer Showcase series. Slightly easier than his intermediate-level books, this solo collection for the early-intermediate pianist explores a variety of jazz styles from Blues to Swing. Bill’s original solos lay out essential style elements in pieces that fit a developing pianist’s technique easily, providing students with ample opportunity to develop finesse through enticing melodies and subtle harmonies. The pieces include:
- Music in a large range of keys
- Use of the full range of the keyboard
- Elements of syncopation and timing
- 2 – 4 page solos:
An imaginative collection of pieces, sure to please any age or performance occasion!
Innehåll
Chordially Yours
Easy Over
Jazz Waltz
Minor A la Mode
’Must Do’ Blues
Over Easy
Ragtime
Rock-a-bye Baby
Swing Ding
True Blue
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