Jazz Rags Blues Book 1

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Books 1-5contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music. The CD includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 3 contains original solos for intermediate to late intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 2 contains original solos for early intermediate to intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music. The online audio includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book.

Due to numerous piano teacher and student requests, Martha Mier has written Book 5 in her best-selling Jazz, Rags & Blues series. Titles: Blue Interlude * Hot Potato Rag * Jazz Finale * Memphis Blues * Opening Night Jazz * Persnickety Rag * River City Blues * Steamboat Jazz. "This is a great way for students that aren't keen on classical music to discover an appreciation for the timeless melodies." -Jean Ritter, Progressions

Classical melodies from piano, opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles: * Blues for Dolores * Blues March * Italian Jazz * Jazz Etude * Jazzy German Dance * Jazzy Spanish Song * Lullaby Jazz * Minuet in Jazz * Ragtime Can-Can * Ragtime Prelude

Alfred's Premier Piano Course: Jazz, Rags & Blues Book 3 includes original pieces that reinforce concepts introduced in Lesson Book 3. Popular composer Martha Mier has composed all new music in a variety of styles, including ragtime, boogie, and jazz. The pieces in the book correlate page by page with the materials in Lesson Book 3.

The goal of this book is to introduce early intermediate piano students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: * As September Goesξ * Jazz Jamξ * Purple Sageξ * Rhythmiconξ * Smooth as Silkξ * Sneakin' 'Roundξ * Soft-Shoe Bluesξ * Soul Searcherξ * Tahitian Nightsξ * A Touch of Rhumbaξ * Valse du jour

Eleven units organized to progress in difficulty; featuring arrangements of classical music, traditional pieces, and popular and jazz pieces, by various composers.

Combining the best of Christmas melodies with the vitality of dance rhythms, this two-book series is a perfect way to celebrate the most joyous time of the year. Whether taking the form of a Waltz, a Polka, or a Cha-cha-cha, the pieces in this book will have both performers and audiences looking at Christmas tunes in a whole new light. Titles: Feliz Navidad (Tango) * The First Noel (Waltz) * Jingle Bell Rock (Rock and Roll) * Jingle Bells (Polka) * Up on the Housetop (Cha-Cha-Cha) * We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Scottish Reel)