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Summary of This Method
With How To Play Boogie-Woogie, you have a practical resource to explore boogie-woogie on the piano through fourteen complete solos. Each piece is arranged to highlight the style's codes: steady pulse, "barrelhouse" energy, repetitive motifs (riffs), and contrasts between the left hand accompaniment and the right hand melody. The tips offered by the arranger guide you in interpretation to achieve a smoother, more danceable, and more authentic playing, whether practicing at home or preparing for a performance.
The collection covers various moods and tempos, allowing you to approach boogie-woogie from multiple angles, from raw blues to swingier atmospheres. You will find notably: Alright Okay You Win, Bad Penny Blues, Barrelhouse Boogie, Boogie By Candlelight, Boogie Woogie Blues, Frankie And Johnny, J D's Boogie Woogie, Night Train, Rock-a-beatin' Boogie, Roll 'Em Pete, Three Boogie Workouts, Tommy Dorsey's Boogie Woogie, When The Saints Go Marching In, and Working In The Coalmine. An excellent choice to develop your sense of groove, consolidate your boogie-woogie vocabulary, and have effective solo pieces to play.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | Frank Booth | Language | English |
| Genre | boogie-woogie (blues/jazz) | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many pieces does this boogie-woogie method contain?
The collection includes fourteen complete boogie-woogie piano solos. The pieces explore moods ranging from raw blues to more swinging atmospheres.
Are there any boogie-woogie exercises in the collection?
The fourteen tracks include "Three Boogie Workouts," dedicated to three boogie-woogie training exercises.
How are the hands developed on the piano in this method?
The arrangement highlights the codes of boogie-woogie, with repetitive riffs and steady pulse. The left hand provides the accompaniment while the right hand carries the melodic line. Tips from arranger Frank Booth accompany the performance.
Which standards are included in How To Play Boogie-Woogie?
The selection notably includes "Night Train," "Roll ’Em Pete," "Frankie And Johnny," and "When The Saints Go Marching In." "Bad Penny Blues" and "Tommy Dorsey’s Boogie Woogie" are also part of the contents.
Is the method available in French?
Written in English, this method is classified within jazz, blues, and soul genres. It is a sheet music book arranged by Frank Booth.
