Mike Springer : Not Just Another Christmas Book, Book 2 (Piano Book & CD)

Introduction :

Not Just Another Christmas Book, Book 2 is a fantastic 24-page holiday collection arranged by Mike Springer. Part of the Not Just Another series, this Intermediate level book features 9 jazzy piano solos complete with optional CD accompaniments, bringing a fresh and swinging vibe to your favorite Christmas classics.

Product Features :

Strongly Recommended: This book stands out by offering much more than traditional holiday solos. From driving swing to jazz waltz, the carefully graded arrangements are perfect for Christmas parties, recitals, or pure enjoyment. The included CD is truly unique—it features authentic bass and drum parts to create the immersive experience of playing in a live jazz trio. Conveniently, the CD provides backing tracks at both slower practice tempos and full performance tempos.

Performance Tips :

• Feel the Groove: Listen closely to the bass and drum tracks on the CD to internalize the swing and jazz waltz feels before playing along. Let the rhythm section drive your timing.
• Practice Tempos: Take full advantage of the slower practice tracks on the CD to master the jazzy syncopations and advanced rhythms before attempting the final performance speed.
• Ensemble Balance: When playing with the backing track, treat the piano as the lead instrument of the trio. Play out confidently while actively listening and reacting to the groove of the rhythm section.
• Stylistic Articulation: Pay close attention to jazz articulations—accent the off-beats, swing the eighth notes naturally (where indicated), and keep your phrasing crisp and energetic.

About the Arranger :

Mike Springer is a versatile composer, arranger, and educator known for his engaging and accessible educational piano music. He is particularly highly regarded for his ability to infuse traditional repertoire with authentic jazz, blues, and pop stylings that students love to play.

Song List :

• The First Noel
• (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
• It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
• Jingle Bells
• O Christmas Tree
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
• Silent Night
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Product Details :

• Arranger : Mike Springer
• Publisher : Alfred Music
• ISBN 10 : 0739081152
• ISBN 13 : 9780739081150
• UPC : 038081421704
• Item Number : 00-37552
• Series : Not Just Another
• Level/Grade : Intermediate
• Format : Book & CD
• Page Count : 24

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麥克·史普林格 : 不只是另一本聖誕樂譜 第二冊 (Not Just Another Christmas Book, Book 2)

內容簡介 :

《不只是另一本聖誕樂譜 第二冊》是一本精彩的 24 頁節慶曲集，由 麥克·史普林格 (Mike Springer) 編曲。作為 Not Just Another 系列的一部分，這本 中級 (Intermediate) 程度的樂譜收錄了 9 首充滿爵士風情的鋼琴獨奏曲，並附有可供搭配的 CD 伴奏，為您最喜愛的經典聖誕歌曲帶來清新且充滿律動的氛圍。

產品特點 :

重點推薦：這本書的獨特之處在於它不僅僅提供傳統的節慶獨奏樂譜。從充滿驅動力的搖擺樂 (swing) 到爵士圓舞曲，這些經過精心分級的改編作品非常適合聖誕派對、音樂發表會或純粹自娛。隨書附贈的 CD 包含真實的貝斯與爵士鼓聲部，營造出宛如在現場爵士三重奏中演奏的沉浸式體驗。更貼心的是，CD 中同時提供了「較慢的練習速度」與「正式的演出速度」兩種音軌，方便鋼琴家循序漸進地跟著彈奏。

演奏提示 :

• 感受律動： 在跟著伴奏彈奏前，先仔細聆聽 CD 中的貝斯與鼓聲部，將搖擺樂與爵士圓舞曲的節奏感內化。讓節奏組來帶動您的時間感。
• 善用練習速度： 充分利用 CD 中較慢的練習音軌，先克服爵士樂常見的切分音與進階節奏，再挑戰正式演出的速度。
• 重奏平衡： 與伴奏音軌合奏時，請將鋼琴視為三重奏中的主奏樂器。帶著自信彈奏，同時積極聆聽並回應節奏組的律動變化。
• 風格語法： 注意爵士樂的觸鍵語法——強調反拍重音、自然地搖擺八分音符（依樂譜指示），並保持樂句的乾淨俐落與活力。

編曲家介紹 :

麥克·史普林格 是一位多才多藝的作曲家、編曲家與教育家。他以創作引人入勝且平易近人的鋼琴教學音樂而聞名，特別擅長將正宗的爵士、藍調與流行曲風完美融入傳統曲目中，深受學生喜愛。

收錄曲目 :

• 第一名聖誕 (The First Noel)
• 佳節歸鄉 (There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays)
• 緬想當年時方夜半 (It Came Upon the Midnight Clear)
• 聖誕鈴聲 (Jingle Bells)
• 哦！聖誕樹 (O Christmas Tree)
• 小伯利恆 (O Little Town of Bethlehem)
• 聖誕老人進城來 (Santa Claus Is Coming to Town)
• 平安夜 (Silent Night)
• 祝你聖誕快樂 (We Wish You a Merry Christmas)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 編曲 : Mike Springer
• 出版社 : Alfred Music
• ISBN 10 : 0739081152
• ISBN 13 : 9780739081150
• UPC : 038081421704
• 商品編號 : 00-37552
• 叢書系列 : Not Just Another
• 等級/級數 : 中級 (Intermediate)
• 裝訂形式 : 樂譜書與 CD
• 頁數 : 24

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