Wierzyk, Wolfgang - Discovering Boogie & Blues Piano
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Wierzyk, Wolfgang - Discovering Boogie & Blues Piano

Catalogue No: ED13246
A Systematic Method for learning licks, accompaniment patterns and Improvisation

ArrangementPiano
Product FormatSheet Music/CD
ComposerWierzyk, Wolfgang
£20.99
Typically dispatched in 5-7 working days
SeriesSchott Pop-Styles
Pages96
Publication Date28 January 2014
Grade of Difficultyintermediate
ISBN9781847611536 (1847611532)
ISMN9790220132193 (M220132193)
UPC841886017023
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.

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Aims of the Course, History of Blues and Boogie
  3. The Blue Notes, the 12 Bar Blues Scheme
  4. Improvisation, Features of Boogie-Woogie
  5. Instructions for Use
  6. Star It Up
  7. The Beat Boes On
  8. Building the Melody: Alternating Thirds
  9. Building the Melody: Third Syncopations
  10. Experiments in Improvisation, Liberating the Drone Note
  11. It's Groove Time
  12. The Blues Scale
  13. The First Blue Note
  14. Double the Hands, Double the Groove
  15. Thickening the Groove
  16. Two-handed Comping Variations
  17. Seventh Chords, Adding to the Blues Scale
  18. Courage to Leave Gaps
  19. Filling the Gaps
  20. Thirds Lick and Scale Loops
  21. Triplets in the Melody
  22. A New Hobby
  23. Links in the Boogie Chain
  24. Slippery Fingers
  25. The Second Blue Note as a Triplet Lick
  26. Striding the Blues in C Minor
  27. Improvisation in C Minor
  28. The Next Level Up
  29. Two into One
  30. Blues Ballad in A Minor
  31. Improvisation in A Minor
  32. Family Gathering
  33. Ear Candy
  34. In Chains
  35. Playing as a Team
  36. Brass and Guitar
  37. Bass and Drums
  38. Halfway There
  39. Varying the Root Licks, Thirds Runs
  40. Your Own Handiwork
  41. Add Your Own Solos
  42. Transposing Licks
  43. Transposing: How to Go About It
  44. Blues Drone Scale
  45. A New Comping Pattern
  46. Comping Pattern I
  47. Examples
  48. Old Boogie, New Pattern
  49. The Prep Boogie
  50. Crushed Notes, Read the Small Print
  51. Crushed Notes (continued)
  52. Listen and Play
  53. Preparation
  54. Lick Reunited
  55. Lick Bariations
  56. A Close Fit
  57. Boogie Chain III
  58. QWalking Bass Patterns
  59. Variations on the Blues Scheme
  60. Boogie Walking Basses, Boogie Walk in G
  61. Walking Bass Examples . Blues and Jazz Conmping
  62. Trills
  63. Walking Bass Vaqriants, Counter Line on G
  64. Your First Walking Bass Boogie
  65. The Sixths Connection
  66. Chop the Walk
  67. Of Ornaments and Other Beautiful Things
  68. The All Inclusive Boogie
  69. Stretching Out
  70. Clusters
  71. The Amen Formula
  72. Save the Best for Last
  73. Lick Roll
  74. The Devil is in the Detail
  75. Boogie Chain IV in G, Lick Transfer C to G
  76. Lick Transfers from C to G and back
  77. Comping Patterns II
  78. Examples
  79. Practising Comping Patterns
  80. Lady in Blue
  81. Ladies Boogie: Notes
  82. Ladies Boogie: Examples
  83. Virtuoso Boogie Finale
  84. In the Beginning was the Intro
  85. Leave Them Wanting More
  86. Glossary
  87. CD Track Listing
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