Getting Started With Jazz
If you are loking for an imaginative yet practical approach to jazz for instrumentalists and pianists of any age, you must check out Getting Started With Jazz by Ned Bennett.
With a hands on approach that emphasizes listening and improvising the book explores a wide range
of styles including swing, the blues scale, jazz harmony and structure.
For students that are already somewhat familiar with clasical music this is an excellent resource to help players cross over from classical to jazz. The book can also be used alongside instrumental/piano lessons, in preparation for Trinity Guildhall/ABRSM exams or in the Key Stage 2/3 classroom. The product CD features music tracks to play along with your own instrument and piano accompaniments to download. This is a must have CD/Book combination for any student through highschool or even college musicians who want an introduction to Jazz Piano.