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Jazz, Rags & Blues - Book 1. (10 original pieces for the late elementary to early intermediate pianist). For solo piano. Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Jazz, Rags & Blues. Jazz. SMP Level 3 (Early Intermediate). Collection. Introductory text (does not include words to the songs). 23 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.6642).

ISBN 073900963X. With introductory text (does not include words to the songs). Jazz. 9x12 inches.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Books 1 through 5 contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.
List/syllabus: 2011 Royal Conservatory List.

About SMP Level 3 (Early Intermediate)

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Independent movement of the left hand. Multiple chords in a measure, and the introduction of triplets.

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        pianomanDT

        Location: from Chicago

        Difficulty Level:
        Early intermediate

        October 11, 2011

        Jazz Rags & Blues Book 1

        Bought these for my students to get away from the standard classical style of playing. The 10 songs in this book have different style rhythms from blues,Jazz, and Ragtime. This book 1 has some very good rhythms, plus I have the students also add some improv. or change the note...

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        Gina

        Location: from Illinois

        Difficulty Level:
        Early intermediate

        August 18, 2011

        Great Book

        I love this book! So far everyone that I've recommended this book to loves it too. It was hard for me to pick the swing beat, but once I got it, I was hooked!

        4 of 8 people found this review helpful.

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        Mike Slominsky

        Location: from Louisville, Kentucky

        Difficulty Level:
        Beginner

        June 14, 2009

        Fantastic composer with marvelous pedagogy !

        I purchased the first four of this series with the accompanying cd for the first three volumes. As an adult beginner (who has been playing piano for well over a decade now), I have to say that these compositions are really good. Contained in these volumes, including this first volume,...

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        Anonymous

        Location: from

        Difficulty Level:
        Early intermediate

        March 17, 2009

        Fun songs that keep kids interested!

        This book is great for late beginners to early intermediate students. The fun, upbeat songs are a great addition to their regular lesson books to keep them interested and having fun.

        12 of 27 people found this review helpful.

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        Anonymous

        Location: from Pennsylvania

        Difficulty Level:
        Early intermediate

        February 25, 2009

        adult begginer

        As an adult(41)begginer i found this songs nicely challenging.Good way to learn blues rhytmic vocabulary. Thank you Martha !

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