William Gillock : New Orleans Jazz Styles

Mid-Intermediate Level - Willis Softcover

Introduction :

(Piano Solo). This 12-page volume from Willis Music is the foundation of William Gillock's celebrated jazz series for the Mid-Intermediate pianist. Gillock firmly believed that a student's musical education is incomplete without exposure to popular styles, advocating for jazz as a recurring and vital phase of study. New Orleans Jazz Styles invites performers to embrace the essence of the genre by deviating from the printed score with their own improvisations. This collection serves as a sophisticated introduction to the syncopation and harmonic colors of New Orleans, where spontaneity remains the most essential ingredient.

Product Features :

• Intermediate Jazz Essentials : Perfectly scaled for students to master jazz rhythms within an intermediate technical framework.
• Improvisational Bridge : Encourages students to experiment with notes, fostering creative musicality beyond traditional reading.
• Authentic Textures : Features classic jazz elements such as walking basses and Dixieland-style polyphony.
• Pedagogical Benchmark : A world-standard collection used by teachers to introduce the "Swing" idiom effectively.
• Theatrical Flair : Includes the creative "Frankie and Johnny" theme and variations, ideal for performance.

Performance Tips :

• In "New Orleans Nightfall," focus on the atmospheric quality of the harmonies; use the pedal carefully to maintain a "hazy" but not muddy sound.
• For "The Constant Bass," ensure the left-hand ostinato remains rock-steady, providing a firm foundation for the syncopated right-hand melodies.
• Tip : When playing "Dixieland Combo," imagine the different instruments of a jazz band (clarinet, trumpet, trombone) and try to vary your touch to mimic their distinct characters.

Composer and Editor Introduction :

• Composer - William Gillock (1917–1993) : Revered as one of the most significant piano pedagogues of the 20th century, William Gillock was a master at composing music that sounds far more difficult than it is to play. His New Orleans Jazz Styles collections are landmark works that successfully integrate jazz aesthetics into a formal piano curriculum with grace and authenticity.

Contents (English) :

• New Orleans Nightfall
• The Constant Bass
• Mardi Gras
• Dixieland Combo
• Frankie and Johnny (Theme and Variations)

Book Details :

• Composer : William Gillock
• Publisher : Willis Music
• Series : Willis Softcover
• Piano Level : Mid-Intermediate
• Product Type : Softcover
• Inventory No. : HL00415931
• ISBN : 9781423490937
• UPC : 073999176247
• Publisher Code : 9573
• Page Count : 12
• Size : 9.0 x 12.0 inches

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吉洛克 : 紐奧良爵士風格曲集

中級程度 - Willis Music 出版

簡介 :

（鋼琴獨奏）。這本由 Willis Music 出版的 12 頁選集，是威廉·吉洛克為 中級 (Mid-Intermediate) 鋼琴家編寫的著名爵士系列之首。吉洛克堅信，缺乏流行風格體驗的音樂教育是不完整的，並主張將爵士樂作為學習中反覆且重要的一環。《紐奧良爵士風格曲集》邀請演奏者透過即興創作跳脫樂譜限制，擁抱爵士樂的精髓。本曲集是進入紐奧良風格切分音與和聲色彩的精緻入門，強調在音樂中「自發性」始終是最核心的要素。

產品特點 :

• 中級爵士必備 : 專為學生設計，在中級技術架構內掌握爵士節奏。
• 即興橋樑 : 鼓勵學生嘗試改變音符，培養超越傳統讀譜的創造性音樂感。
• 道地織體 : 包含經典爵士元素，如行走低音 (Walking Bass) 與狄克西蘭風格的複音對位。
• 教學標竿 : 全球老師公認能有效引入「搖擺 (Swing)」語彙的標準教材。
• 戲劇張力 : 收錄富有創意的〈法蘭基與強尼〉主題變奏曲，非常適合演出。

演奏提示 :

• 在演奏 〈紐奧良黃昏〉 時，專注於和聲的氛圍感；謹慎使用踏板以維持一種「朦朧」但不混濁的音色。
• 對於 〈持續的低音〉，確保左手的固定音型穩定如石，為右手的切分旋律提供堅實的基礎。
• Tip : 演奏 〈狄克西蘭組合〉 時，想像爵士樂隊中的不同樂器（單簧管、小號、長號），嘗試變換觸鍵來模仿它們各自的獨特性格。

作曲家介紹 :

• 作曲家 - 威廉·吉洛克 (William Gillock, 1917–1993) : 被譽為 20 世紀最重要的鋼琴教育作曲家之一，威廉·吉洛克擅長創作出聽起來華麗且具挑戰性，但在指法與技術上卻非常符合人體工學的作品。他的《紐奧良爵士風格》系列是鋼琴教材中的里程碑，成功地將爵士美學優雅且道地融入了正式的鋼琴教學大綱中。

收錄曲目 (繁體中文對照) :

• 紐奧良黃昏 (New Orleans Nightfall)
• 持續的低音 (The Constant Bass)
• 嘉年華 (Mardi Gras)
• 狄克西蘭組合 (Dixieland Combo)
• 法蘭基與強尼主題變奏 (Frankie and Johnny)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲者 : William Gillock
• 出版社 : Willis Music
• 系列 : Willis Softcover
• 鋼琴程度 : 中級
• 產品類別 : 軟精裝
• 商品編號 : HL00415931
• ISBN : 9781423490937
• UPC : 073999176247
• 出版社代碼 : 9573
• 頁數 : 12
• 尺寸 : 9.0 x 12.0 英吋

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