The magic of martha miers jazz, rags and blues is back in her newest series. Books 1 through 5 contain original solos for late elementary to. Popular composer martha mier has composed all new music in a variety of styles, including ragtime, boogie, and jazz. She also composed jackson street blues, which is being used in the associated board of the. Jazz, rags and blues volume 1 book and cd jazz, rags. The cd includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book. Sharing the jazz, rags and blues experience with a duet partner will inspire and. Blue interlude hot potato rag jazz finale memphis blues opening night jazz persnickety rag river city. From the mournful blues sound in dont wanna leave you blues to the driving syncopated rhythm in a neat beat, students will love the challenge of playing in the jazz style. The united states army field band recommended for you. Syncopated rhythms, colorful sounds and rich harmonies are highlighted in the variety of styles found in this collection. Pdf jazz rags blues book 1 download read online free. Each piece has a duet accompaniment that adds harmonic interest and rhythmic stability.
Students will be inspired and motivated by the syncopated rhythms and the colorful, rich harmonies of jazz. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Read download jazz rags blues book 5 pdf pdf download. Jazz, rags and blues, book one, contains ten original solos that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. Persnickety rag martha mier from jazz, rags and blues. The magic of martha mier s jazz, rags and blues is back in her newest series. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. From the mournful blues sound in dont wanna leave you blues. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive american contribution to 20th century music. Book 4 of this series continues with four duets in jazz, rags, and blues styles. I love martha mier s jazz, rags and blues series, very good tunes and accessible. Ten original solos for late elementary to early intermediatelevel pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom.
Students will love the syncopated rhythms and colourful, rich harmonies found in this collection. The pieces in the book correlate page by page with the materials in lesson book 5. Pdf jazz rags blues book 1 download full pdf book download. Classical melodies from piano, opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. Jazz, rags and blues for two, duet book 1, contains six original duets that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. Classical jazz rags blues book 1 book pdf download. The duets are slightly longer than the duets in books 1 through 3, creating a satisfying performance experience for advancing students. Books 1 through 5 contain original solos for late elementary to stores 1 8003456296. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues.
I found my phrasing become much better after a few pieces. Ragtime, blues and jazz are important contributions to music and are fun to play. The jazz, rags and blues series includes pieces that reflect the variety of styles that represent the jazz idiom. Jan 10, 2019 martha mier jazz, rags and blues book 1 1. Martha mier is an independent piano teacher and composer of piano pieces.
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