pianoguy
Jul 18 2008, 12:25 PM
My jazz knowledge is terrible but id like to try learning a jazz piece for solo piano. Im about grd6 classical and would be interested in a piece with a catchy melody. Any suggestions?
melody_maker
Jul 18 2008, 01:54 PM
I reccomend the music from the film "The Firm" by Dave Grusin. The piano solo book is great fun to play, and probably around your level
Hannah74
Jul 18 2008, 03:05 PM
Try Christopher Norton's "Microjazz" series, or some of the more advanced of Pam Wedgwood's "Jazzin' About" series - I think "More Jazzin' About" is about Grade 5 level.
BusyBee
Jul 18 2008, 09:53 PM
John Kember 'The Jazz Piano Master' Grade 6 +
Ayshah
Jul 19 2008, 09:16 AM
ABRSM Grade 1- 5 books are usefull.
StuMac
Jul 22 2008, 12:23 PM
After hours jazz - well know pieces arranged by Pam Wedgewood and some new pieces written by her.
Kevin
Jul 23 2008, 09:11 AM
How about Brian Bonsor. I've played a couple of his pieces in ABRSM exams (at grades 6/7). It might be worth trying to find the book "Jazzy Piano no. 2" where the pieces were taken from.
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