Bill Boyd's masterful craftsmanship is readily apparent in these 11 pieces, part of Hal Leonard?s Composer Showcase series. Slightly easier than his intermediate-level books, this solo collection for the early-intermediate pianist explores a variety of jazz styles from Blues to Swing. Bill's original solos lay out essential style elements in pieces that fit a developing pianist's technique easily, providing students with ample opportunity to develop finesse through enticing melodies and subtle harmonies. The pieces include:
- Music in a large range of keys
- Use of the full range of the keyboard
- Elements of syncopation and timing
- 2 - 4 page solos;
Easy Over
Jazz Waltz
Minor A la Mode
'Must Do' Blues
Over Easy
Ragtime
Rock-a-bye Baby
Swing Ding
True Blue
What's Up?
Jazz Waltz
Minor A la Mode
'Must Do' Blues
Over Easy
Ragtime
Rock-a-bye Baby
Swing Ding
True Blue
What's Up?
| Arrangement | Piano |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Format | Instrumental Tutor |
| Level | 2 |
| NumberOfPages | 24 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Series | Composer Showcase |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Contributors | Boyd, Bill (Composer) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9780793527847 |
| UPC | 0073999903126 |