Description

Boogie Woogie and Blues music has always been a popular style amongst pianists, but it can be all too difficult to find interesting, effective and fun teaching methods - now you need not look any further! Discovering Boogie & Blues Piano by Wolfgang Wierzyk, for the first time available in English translation is the revised and expanded edition of the bestselling German title "Die Boogie & Blues" Methode” (SPL 1025). Taking you step by step through technical aspects of the playing style, as well as guidance in improvisation, historical information and recommendations for further listening, Discovering Boogie & Blues Piano is an ideal introduction to this style of music.
The book is accompanied by a CD recording of all exercises and pieces performed by the author.
* Step by step introduction
* CD filled with demonstrations
* For intermediate pianists
A comprehensive introduction to playing Boogie and Blues by renowned pianist Wolfgang Wierzyk. Focusing on the various techniques, methods, patterns and styles of Boogie and Blues that will help develop your playing in every way. Key areas covered include: The blues scale and blue notes; Comping patterns and variations; Improvisation and solos; Playing with other instruments or in a band; Walking bass lines; Complex licks and ornamentation; Constructing your own Boogie pieces. The included CD features 66 audio tracks and numerous musical examples.
Instrumentation:
Piano