Hal Leonard HARRISON MARK - BLUES PIANO - HAL LEONARD KEYBOARD STYLE SERIES + MP3 - PIANO SOLO
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Summary of This Method
Blues Piano is a method designed to lay solid and accessible foundations for anyone wanting to learn blues piano without getting lost in theory. The content goes straight to the point: you develop the key elements of the style, from the typical blues scales and chords to the accompaniment reflexes that immediately bring groove. The method emphasizes the role of the left hand with essential formulas (recurring patterns, walking bass) to support a blues progression in a stable and musical way.
At the same time, the comping work helps you place credible chords and rhythms, whether you play solo or with other musicians. The section dedicated to endings and turnarounds allows you to conclude neatly and enrich your transitions, a crucial point to sound "pro" on a blues. Regarding the right hand, the method covers playing techniques and especially phrase construction: you learn to improvise relying on blues scales, then to integrate crossover licks to smooth your movements and expand your vocabulary. Ideal for starting out, structuring your practice, and gaining ease on blues piano progressions.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | piano | Language | English |
| Genre | blues method (piano) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the method teach walking bass lines on the piano?
The left-hand formulas include recurring patterns and walking bass lines to support a blues progression.
How to work on blues improvisation with this method?
The right-hand work covers phrase construction based on blues scales. Crossover licks are also provided to smooth keyboard transitions.
Is Mark Harrison's Blues Piano method available in French?
The language indicated for this work is English. The title includes the mention '+ MP3'. No additional details about accessing the MP3s are provided.
Is blues comping covered in this work?
The work addresses comping, including chord placement and rhythms in the blues style. This study is presented for solo playing as well as playing with other musicians.
Are turnarounds and song endings included in the method?
A section is dedicated to endings and turnarounds to work on conclusions and transitions in a blues progression.
