William Gillock : Still More New Orleans Jazz Styles

Mid-Intermediate Level - Willis Softcover

Introduction :

(Piano Solo). This 12-page collection from Willis Music is designed for pianists at the Mid-Intermediate level. William Gillock firmly believed that every student's musical education should include diverse experiences in popular stylings, especially jazz, as a recurring phase of their development. Still More New Orleans Jazz Styles encourages performers to go beyond the printed page; players are invited to experiment with their own improvisations, as spontaneity is an essential ingredient of the jazz idiom. These pieces provide a sophisticated yet accessible gateway to the rhythms and harmonies of traditional New Orleans jazz.

Product Features :

• Intermediate Jazz Study : Specifically tailored for students to bridge the gap between classical technique and jazz performance.
• Creative Encouragement : Explicitly designed to foster improvisation and spontaneous musical expression.
• Stylistic Authenticity : Captures the true essence of New Orleans jazz through syncopation and blues structures.
• Educational Standard : Part of the legendary Gillock jazz series recognized by piano teachers worldwide.
• High Interest Material : Perfect for recitals or festivals where a vibrant, popular style is desired.

Performance Tips :

• In "Mississippi Mud," focus on the contrast between the rhythmic left-hand pulse and the syncopated melodic line in the right hand.
• For "Uptown Blues," emphasize the blues-inflected notes; try to experiment with the dynamic levels to create a "call and response" feel within the solo piano texture.
• Tip : As the composer suggests, don't be afraid to add your own small melodic flourishes; at this intermediate level, jazz should feel like a personal conversation between the performer and the instrument.

Composer and Editor Introduction :

• Composer - William Gillock (1917–1993) : Known as the "Schubert of children's composers," William Gillock was a master at writing pedagogical music that is both technically rewarding and artistically profound. His New Orleans Jazz Styles series is considered a staple in piano literature, teaching generations of students the nuances of American jazz with elegance and clarity.

Contents (English) :

• Mississippi Mud
• Uptown Blues
• Downtown Beat
• Canal Street Blues
• Bill Bailey

Book Details :

• Composer : William Gillock
• Publisher : Willis Music
• Series : Willis Softcover
• Piano Level : Mid-Intermediate
• Product Type : Softcover
• Inventory No. : HL00404401
• ISBN : 9780877180869
• UPC : 073999639063
• Publisher Code : 10276
• 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（續篇）

中級程度 - Willis Music 出版

簡介 :

（鋼琴獨奏）。這本由 Willis Music 出版的 12 頁曲集，是專為 中級 (Mid-Intermediate) 程度的鋼琴家所編寫。吉洛克堅信，每位學生的音樂教育都應將各種流行風格（特別是爵士樂）作為學習的一個經常性階段。在《紐奧良爵士風格曲集（續篇）》中，他鼓勵演奏者勇於跳脫樂譜上的音符，加入自己的即興創作，因為「自發性」正是爵士語言中不可或缺的要素。這些作品為學習者提供了一個既精緻又易於理解的途徑，去探索傳統紐奧良爵士的節奏與和聲。

產品特點 :

• 中級爵士教材 : 專為學生設計，旨在銜接古典技術與爵士表演實踐。
• 鼓勵創意 : 樂譜設計旨在激發即興發揮與自發的音樂表達。
• 道地風格 : 透過切分音與藍調結構，精準捕捉紐奧良爵士的真諦。
• 教育標準 : 隸屬於全球鋼琴老師公認的吉洛克傳奇爵士系列。
• 具表演價值 : 非常適合作為獨奏會、音樂節中展現活潑流行風格的曲目。

演奏提示 :

• 在演奏 〈Mississippi Mud〉 時，專注於左手穩定的律動與右手切分旋律線條之間的對比。
• 對於 〈Uptown Blues〉，強調帶有藍調色彩的音符；嘗試調整強弱層次，在鋼琴獨奏的織體中營造出「呼應與對答」的感覺。
• Tip : 正如作曲家所建議的，不要害怕 加入您自己的旋律裝飾；在這個中級階段，爵士樂應該感覺像是演奏者與樂器之間的一場個人對話。

作曲家介紹 :

• 作曲家 - 威廉·吉洛克 (William Gillock, 1917–1993) : 被譽為「兒童作曲家中的舒伯特」，威廉·吉洛克是一位善於編寫具備高度教學價值且富含藝術深度作品的大師。他的《紐奧良爵士風格》系列被視為鋼琴文獻中的經典，引領了數代學生優雅且清晰地掌握美國爵士樂的細微差別。

收錄曲目 (繁體中文對照) :

• 密西西比泥漿 (Mississippi Mud)
• 住宅區藍調 (Uptown Blues)
• 市中心節拍 (Downtown Beat)
• 運河街藍調 (Canal Street Blues)
• 比爾·貝利 (Bill Bailey)

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 : HL00404401
• ISBN : 9780877180869
• UPC : 073999639063
• 出版社代碼 : 10276
• 頁數 : 12
• 尺寸 : 9.0 x 12.0 英吋

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