Bob Mintzer - Playing Jazz Piano

Alfred Publishing
Keyboard/Piano Book
Pages 44

For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist, playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary.

His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary.

The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony.
The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach.

Sample Pages

• 12 Contemporary Jazz Etudes - C Instruments
• 12 Medium-Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etude - C Instruments
• 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Studies - C Instruments
• 14 Blues & Funk Etudes - C Instruments
• 14 Jazz & Funk Etudes - C Instrument
• Playing on the Changes - C Instruments