Publisher: AMA Verlag
Level : Intermediate

"Jazz Piano – Improvisation Concepts" is conceived for self-instruction and offers the reader a didactic and solidly constructed introduction to Jazz improvisation.

The focus of this method is to guide the student to learn to play by ear.
Using the two accompanying CDs which contain many musical examples as well as transcription and play-by-ear exercises, a permanent improvement in playing level will be realized after just a short time.
The necessary explanations covering the theoretical background round out the concept so that a smooth transfer of the presented material from theory into practice is assured.

Chapter 1: Pentatonic
Pentatonic Exercises
Pentatonic Solo Transcriptions
Pentatonic Improvisation

Chapter 2: Blues
Blues Exercises
Blues Solo Transcriptions
Blues Improvisation

Chapter 3: Approaches
Approach Exercises
Approach Solo Transcriptions
Approach Improvisation

Chapter 4: Improvisation on Chord Progressions
Improvisation Exercises
Jazz Vocabulary

Appendix I
Left Hand

Appendix II
Jazz Rhythm Patterns
Blues Licks
Fingerings
Flexibility Exercises