A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano Improvisation

This keyboard instruction book is designed for the person who was trained classically but wants to expand into the very exciting – yet very different – world of jazz improvisation. Author Dominic Alldis provides clear explanations and musical examples of: pentatonic improvisation; the blues; rock piano; rhythmic placement; scale theory; major, minor and pentatonic scale theory applications; melodic syntax; the language of bebop; left-hand accompaniment; walking bass lines; thematic development; performance tips; and more. Also available by Dominic Alldis: A Classical Approach to Jazz Piano – Exploring Harmony 00220017/$19.95