Hal Leonard Professor Longhair Collection - Piano Solo

Name: Professor Longhair Collection - Piano Solo
Brand: Hal Leonard
SKU: 90111
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ID : 90111

EAN : 0073999332384

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Essential Information About This Book
• 19 faithful transcriptions of piano solos by Professor Longhair, a major figure in New Orleans piano.
• A unique style at the crossroads of Ragtime, Calypso, Blues, Jazz, American Indian, and Boogie Woogie.
• Guitar chords included as a complement, ideal for working in duo or accompaniment.
• Essential songbook to enrich your rhythmic vocabulary, timing, and "New Orleans piano" approach.

Professor Longhair Collection - Piano Solo

35,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of This Book

This songbook honors the inimitable playing of Professor Longhair, often nicknamed the "Godfather Of New Orleans Piano." A true architect of a personal pianistic language, he fuses multiple influences to create syncopated grooves, driving bass lines, and a typical New Orleans pulse. Through 19 transcriptions of his solos, this collection allows you to delve into his touch, left-hand patterns, variations, and sense of improvisation.

Designed for pianists wishing to explore an authentic and inspiring repertoire, this book guides you in studying emblematic pieces while providing valuable support for musicians seeking to understand the mechanics of the style (accents, offbeats, bluesy phrasing, boogie energy). Additionally, guitar chords are provided, a practical asset for building accompaniment, rehearsing in groups, or adapting these titles to various ensembles.

Titles: Baldhead; Big Chief; Crawfish Fiesta; Doin' It; Gone So Long; Gonna Leave This Town; Hey Little Girl; Hey Now Baby; How Long Has That Train Been Gone; Junco Partner; Mardi Gras In New Orleans; Mean Ol' World; Meet Me Tomorrow Night; Mess Around; No Buts No Maybes; She Walks Right In; Stag-o-lee; Thank You Pretty Baby; Tipitina

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Artist	Professor Longhair	Genre	New Orleans piano songbook (Ragtime, Calypso, Blues, Jazz, Boogie Woogie)
Instrumentation	Piano (with guitar chords)

Questions frequently asked

How many songs are included in the Professor Longhair Collection songbook?

The collection features 19 transcriptions of Professor Longhair's solos.

Which titles are included in this New Orleans piano songbook?

The 19 pieces notably include Tipitina, Big Chief, Mardi Gras In New Orleans, and Crawfish Fiesta. The selection also features Baldhead, Junco Partner, Mess Around, and Stag-o-lee.

Does this book focus on the New Orleans piano style?

The notation covers syncopated grooves, left-hand patterns, and driving bass lines typical of New Orleans piano. The transcriptions also incorporate accents, offbeats, and a bluesy phrasing.

Are guitar chords provided with the piano scores?

Guitar chords accompany the piano scores. This indication allows for preparing accompaniment on titles such as Hey Now Baby or Thank You Pretty Baby. Adaptation to different ensembles can thus be considered.

Which musical styles are covered in this collection?

The selection sits at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and soul. The songbook also addresses the conventions of ragtime, calypso, and boogie woogie through Professor Longhair's repertoire.