Publisher: Hal Leonard
Series: How to Series
Author: John Valerio

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 demonstration tracks are provided for download or streaming online with a unique access code included in the book.

• How to Harmonize on the Piano
• How to Play Solo Jazz Piano
• How to Play Boogie Woogie Piano
• How to Read Bass Clef on the Piano
• How to Play R&B Soul Keyboards
• How to Play Blues Piano by Ear