Eric Kriss. Clear step-by-step format simple enough for the beginner teaches major styles and essential techniques. Chord structure bass lines slides and syncopation etc. are all explained.

These Country Dances have been arranged as simply as possible for the young pianist. The rhythms are very decided and once these are mastered the result should be an improvement in speed rhythm and facility. The left hand isentirely in the five-finger position.

Contains the chord progressions found in most jazz standards written with chord voicings which are indigenous to the style. Will help prepare the player for fake book reading and comping with a group.