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Scales provide the basis for jazz improvisation and fill-ins. The scales presented in this book produce idiomatic sounds associated with many jazz styles. Boyd explores the jazz scales and examines their potential, giving the player more improvisation resources. Each chapter includes charts with the scales written in all keys with suggested fingerings and a list of chords which complement each scale. Music examples apply the scales to jazz chord progressions and compositions. Upon completion, the student will gain new insights into the practical application of jazz scales and will be able to enhance performance.

This comprehensive book/CD pack provides you with the tools you need to play in a variety of authentic gospel styles, through a study of rhythmic devices, grooves, melodic and harmonic techniques, and formal design. The accompanying CD features over 90 tracks, including piano examples as well as the full gospel band to help capture the true flavor of the style.

Following the style of the popular piano folio Gospel Improv comes the latest signature collection for solo pianists: Hymprov - Contemporary Improvisations for Solo Piano. This dynamic piano folio features 12 tasteful contemporary arrangements of classic hymns appropriate for any contemporary or blended worship setting. Arranged by talented veteran Larry Dalton at the medium difficult level, the addition of chord symbols and performance notes will help pianists to better understand the harmonic structure of each arrangement. Specific insights into the art of improvisation are also included for pianists wanting to incorporate fresh, new harmonies into their playing.

This collection includes 34 medium-difficult praise and worship solos from some of today's top arrangers: Bruce Greer, Jim Hammerly, Mark Hayes, Bob Krogstad, Rolin R. Mains, Carol Tornquist, Bill Wolaver and Don Wyrtzen. It is an excellent resource for contemporary worship service and includes preludes, offertories, transitions, meditations and 'special music.' Songs include: Almighty • As the Deer • As We Gather • Awesome God • Awesome in This Place • Bind Us Together • Come Just as You Are • He Is Our Peace • Holy Ground • I Will Celebrate • Praise You • Shine on Us • We Will Glorify • and more.

With only a basic knowledge of the piano, you can enter the world of jazz improvisation! With Warren's expert guidance, you'll quickly develop an understanding of the building blocks of jazz piano: scales, melodic development, rhythm comping, chord building, bass lines and much more!