Publisher: Willis Music
Eric Baumgartner - Jazz Piano Basics – Book 1 
A Logical Method for Enhancing Your Jazzabilities
Level: Early to Mid-Intermediate

Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible way, primarily through short progressive exercises.
Ideal for classically trained pianists in traditional lessons who are a little cautious of learning jazz, as well as for those simply wishing to expand their existing “jazzabilities”.
Also very useful for pianists interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series, in particular the fun and practical Q&A improv exercises.

Features 9 performance pieces: Funkasaurus • Midtown Strut • Jumpin' Jazz • Stepping Out • Petite Waltz • Elling Tones • Blue Bop • Avenue D • Big Earl's Honky Tonk Blues.

Include: • Improvisation • Swing rhythms • Common jazz chords and scales • Accompaniment techniques • 12-bar blues, and much more!
 
Audio Sample

• Eric Baumgartner composer's choice
• Eric Baumgartner Jazz Piano Basics – Book 1
• Eric Baumgartner Jazz Piano Basics – Book 2