Norton, Christopher / Smith, Scott McBride - Christopher Nortons Guide to Microjazz

Christopher Nortons Guide to Microjazz

Christopher Norton, creator of the enduring "Microjazz" series, gives unique insight into his music and how best to teach it, in partnership with piano pedagogue Scott McBride Smith. Norton has been workshopping his compositions throughout Europe, the USA and SE Asia for many years, and here shares this experience, demonstrating the art of learning and teaching these ever-popular pieces. In a simple step-by-step approach, this book covers the aspects of piano technique required for authentic and stylish performances of the many popular styles covered in the "Microjazz" repertoire.

Series: Microjazz
Binding: Paperback/Soft Cover
Language: English
Edition Type: teachers book with CD
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, London
ISMN: M-060-11878-4
ISBN: 979-0-060-11878-4

Contents

• About the authors
• Wahr is mirojazz
• Preparing to use microjazz
• Ways to approach microjazz: Struttin
• A day in Majorca
• Play it again
• Jazz waltz
• Cheeky
• Orienral flower
• In a hurry
• Imps
• Creating mini-recitals with microjazz
• Glossary
• List of microjazz pieces