The purpose of this book is to develop facility in reading alphabetical chord symbols at the keyboard, with the ultimate goals being the ability to play fakebook leadsheets and understand popular sheet music chord symbols.
This helpful study guide for all treble clef instruments includes 25 exercises (20-32 measures long, typically based on phrases 2-4 measures in length) to help players increase their speed, plus seven etudes based on famous jazz chord progressions.
A "must" collection for all...whether fans of jazz music or students who would like to experiment with playing jazz, all will enjoy these great jazz titles which have been expertly arranged by Robert Schultz.
Easy arrangements of 18 terrific songs by such primary proponents of the smooth jazz genre as Fourplay, Chuck Mangione, Kenny G, Grover Washington, Jr., Spyro Gyra, David Sanborn, Al Jarreau, The Rippingtons, and others.