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Jazz Piano Technique
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SKU: HL.312059
Exercises, Etudes & Ideas for Building Chops. Keyboard Instruction. Jazz Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. 192 pages. Hal Leonard #312059. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.312059).ISBN 9781423498155. UPC: 884088524890. 9.0x12.0x0.424 inches.
This one-of-a-kind book applies traditional technique exercises to specific jazz piano needs. Along with warm-ups, etudes isolate each technical problem within a jazz context. This allows for improvisation, directly addressing the needs of the jazz player. Practicing is not only pragmatic, it's fun! Topics include: scales (major, minor, chromatic, pentatonic, etc.), arpeggios (triads, seventh chords, upper structures), finger independence exercises (static position, held notes, Hanon exercises), parallel interval scales and exercises (thirds, fourths, tritones, fifths, sixths, octaves), and more! The book includes 45 recorded examples that are accessed online via download or streaming.
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Based on 2 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Essential for Professional Jazz Piano Development
This book isn't a collection of tunes for a gig, but it's crucial for the development needed to perform them. The technique exercises (scales, arpeggios, finger independence) are directly applicable to jazz improvisation and performance readiness. It helps build and maintain the foundational skills I need to be versatile and confident on any gig. A solid investment for ongoing skill refinement.
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Enhancing Accompaniment Skills Through Technique
While not specifically for vocal accompaniment, mastering the exercises in 'Jazz Piano Technique' significantly strengthens my ability to support singers. The focus on jazz scales, arpeggios, and finger independence allows for greater harmonic flexibility and nuanced voicings. A stronger technical foundation translates directly into more sensitive and improvisatory accompaniment, which is invaluable for working with vocalists.
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