Alfred Publishing Nelson Bruce - Simply Brubeck - Piano Solo
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Summary of This Sheet Music
Simply Brubeckoffers a particularly engaging selection of compositions by jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, a major figure in 20th-century jazz. Designed for pianists who want to rediscover the swing, harmonic colors, and rhythmic energy characteristic of his writing, this collection emphasizes musicality and clarity of reading. The annotations (phrasing, articulations, fingerings, and dynamics) serve as a guide to build a coherent interpretation, work on voice leading, rhythmic placement, and balance between left and right hands.
You will find an overview of essential pieces and more obscure titles, allowing you to vary the moods between groove, bossa, rag, and meters typical of Brubeck's language. Included titles: Audrey, Autumn in Our Town, Blue Lake Tahoe, Blue Rondo à la Turk, Blue Shadows in the Street, Bossa Nova U.S.A., Broadway Bossa Nova, The Duke, Everybody's Jumpin', Far More Blue, (I Still Am in Love with) A Girl Named Oli, In Your Own Sweet Way, It's a Raggy Waltz, King for a Day, Maori Blues, Mr. Fats, Newport Waltz, Softly, William, Softly, Strange Meadowlark, Summer Song, Sweet Cleo Brown, Take Five, Three to Get Ready, Unisphere, Unsquare Dance.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Dave Brubeck | Instrumentation | piano |
| Artist | Dave Brubeck | Genre | jazz sheet music |
Questions frequently asked
Which Dave Brubeck pieces are included in this piano collection?
The collection features 25 tracks, including "Take Five", "Blue Rondo a la Turk", "Unsquare Dance", and "Three to Get Ready". It also includes "Bossa Nova U.S.A.", "The Duke", and "Strange Meadowlark".
Is the Simply Brubeck score written for solo piano?
The instrumentation specified is piano, in the form of solo piano sheet music.
Which jazz styles are covered in this sheet music?
The pieces alternate between groove, bossa, ragtime, and meters characteristic of Dave Brubeck's writing. Notably, "It’s a Raggy Waltz" and "Bossa Nova U.S.A." are included.
Are fingerings and dynamics included in the scores?
Annotations for phrasing, articulation, fingering, and dynamics are present. They accompany the work on voice leading and balance between the left and right hands. Rhythmic placement is also among the elements guided by the edition.
Can Blue Rondo a la Turk and Take Five be studied in this book?
Yes, "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Take Five" are part of the 25 compositions offered. The selection also includes "Audrey", "Maori Blues", and "Newport Waltz".
