In Recital® with Jazz, Blues, & Rags, Book 4

By Various

Item Number: FJ.FJH1742

ISBN 9781569396919.

Arranged for the early intermediate student, this collection of jazz, blues, & rags contains favorites such as "12th Street Rag," "Night Train," "Pine Apple Rag," and many more. The early-intermediate student can choose from a variety of solos and equal-part duets that will provide a perfect balance of styles to their traditional repertoire. Includes full-performance recordings along with insightful information in About the Pieces and Composers.

About In Recital with Jazz, Blues, & Rags

In Recital with Jazz, Blues, & Rags is a series that focuses on wonderful jazz, blues, and ragtime pieces, guaranteed to motivate your students! The fine composers and arrangers of this series have created engaging originals and arrangements which have been carefully leveled to ensure success with this repertoire. We know that in order to motivate, the teacher must challenge the student with attainable goals. This series makes that possible while also providing a perfect way for students to learn about jazz, blues, and rags! This series complements other FJH publications and and can be used alongside any method. Students will find even more joy in these jazz, blues, and rags when they read the "About the Pieces and Composers" section in the front and back of the books. The books include CDs with complete performances to assist with recital preparation.

About SMP Level 4 (Intermediate)

Introduction of 4-note chords and sixteenth notes. Hand movement covering 2 to 3 octaves.