Stefanuk, Misha V. - Jazz Piano Chords
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Stefanuk, Misha V. - Jazz Piano Chords

Catalogue No: MLB98713
ArrangementPiano
ComposerMisha V. Stefanuk
Product FormatSheet Music
£22.99
Awaiting restock from UK distributor, typically dispatched in 3-4 weeks
LanguageEnglish
Pages128
ISBN9780786653584 (0786653582)
UPC796279067911

This informative volume provides a chord reference for any pianist wanting to learn to play jazz. Starting with the most basic intervals, the text explains how chords are built and how they are used in different performance settings. After covering the basics, advanced chord types such as 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, drop voicings, and the blues chord are presented and explained. The functions of chords are described, as are substitutions, clusters, and polytonal clusters. Numerous charts are provided which can be helpful for practicing and for quick and easy reference as to which can be used with given bass notes. The Melody Harmonization Charts show chords based on fourths.Learning to use these chords will help the pianist play with more harmonic variety, color, and interest.

Contents

  1. Intervals
  2. Inversion, complimentary intervals, consonant intervals, dissonant intervals, series of overtones, compound intervals, enharmonic spelling
  3. Chords
  4. Triad, major, minor, augmented, diminished, suspended chords, relative stability, color, dominant group, 6th chord.
  5. Piano Chords
  6. Four Way Close Voicing
  7. Open Voicing
  8. Drop Voicing
  9. Left Hand Voicing
  10. Three and Four Note Voicing
  11. Fourth Voicing
  12. Root and Seventh Voicing
  13. Third and Seventh Voicing
  14. Blues Chord
  15. Right Hand Upper Voicings
  16. Ninth, Eleventh, and Thirteenth
  17. Polychords/Triads as Upper Voicings
  18. Suspended Fourth Voicings
  19. All-Four Voicings
  20. Alteration of the Upper Voicings
  21. Split Ninth Chords
  22. Function of Chords in a Key
  23. Alternative Bass
  24. Substitution
  25. 3rd substitution, tritone substitution, substitution by a group of chords, half step off substitution
  26. Clusters
  27. Polytonal Clusters
  28. Block Chords
  29. Chord Function
  30. Chords Library by Key:
  31. Key of C
  32. Key of C#
  33. Key of D
  34. Key of Eb
  35. Key of E
  36. Key of F
  37. Key of F#
  38. Key of G
  39. Key of Ab
  40. Key of A
  41. Key of Bb
  42. Key of B
  43. Chords Library by Melody Note:
  44. Harmonizing C or B#
  45. Harmonizing C# or Db
  46. Harmonizing D
  47. Harmonizing Eb or D#
  48. Harmonizing E or Fb
  49. Harmonizing F or E#
  50. Harmonizing F# or Gb
  51. Harmonizing G
  52. Harmonizing Ab or G#
  53. Harmonizing A
  54. Harmonizing Bb or A#
  55. Harmonizing B or Cb
  56. Quartal Harmonies
  57. Spelling Suggestions
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