For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist; playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer; arranger; saxophonist; pianist; bandleader; educator and member of the group; the Yellowjackets. 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.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Great for TeachersBy Rachel GraceAs a violin teacher that teaches a lot of young children. I found this book to be very helpful. At first I thought it might just be stories about Mr Suzuki himself. but that is actually just a minor part of the book. I am not necessarily a Suzuki teacher. I like to use different approaches for each student - so therefore I found this book even more helpful in providing tips and tricks as for how to make teaching violin more enjoyable for students. how to speak to their imagination more and get them excited about something that can sometimes seem boring.Also. theres a lot of exercises and explanations about those exercises in the book that are very helpful.A very easy read as well!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. good technical bookBy MusicMomVery good technical handbook for pre-instrument learning and song by song through most of the other levels. Lots of excellent photos of hand positions and little children playing violin. Its value increased when I took the level one Suzuki teacher training.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Cynthia WengerIt was good. in good condition
