Schott Méthode De Piano Jazz 2

Summary of this method

The Piano Jazz Method is aimed at musicians who want to explore jazz-related music without advanced prerequisites, thanks to a practical pedagogy based on listening, rhythm, and harmony. The author, Tim Richards, guides step by step towards a more spontaneous playing style, relying on "musical" pieces and grooves that are immediately enjoyable to play.

Part 1 (ED 23628) lays the foundations of improvisation: how to play freely over a chord progression, starting from essential and easy-to-memorize elements. It begins notably with perfect chords with the left hand, then develops melodic vocabulary with the right hand through pentatonic scales, arpeggios, and the blues scale, always applied to specific pieces to connect theory and real playing.

Part 2 (ED 23629D) deepens accompaniment and arrangement: you work on typical rhythms and bass grooves ranging from swing to Latin, while learning to make the piano sound like a true accompanying instrument. The method also shows how to arrange a melody in a jazz context, to enrich your playing and gain autonomy.

Both volumes have an equivalent level of difficulty and can be studied consecutively or in parallel, according to your pace. The audio files offer full versions and play-along tracks, with Tim Richards on piano, an additional bass line, and drums, to work on timing, touch, and groove. The interactive "Replay" feature, also recommended for self-taught players, provides access to interactive scores for all pieces, facilitating practice and promoting quick results.

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Artist	Tim Richards	Genre	Jazz piano method
Instrumentation	Piano	Difficulty	Beginner