Bradley Sowash : Creative Chords, Book 2

Introduction :

Creative Chords, Book 2 is the excellent continuation of the unique improvisation series composed by Bradley Sowash. Building directly upon the foundation set in the first volume, this book is designed to help advancing students further develop their skills in playing by ear, reading lead sheets, and keyboard improvisation.

Product Features :

Strongly Recommended: This method focuses on practical, real-world piano skills. Students will learn how to read and play well-known melodies by ear, improvise embellishments, add chords with "stock" accompaniment styles, and crucially, learn to play directly from lead sheets. Like the first book, it remains highly approachable for teachers with a limited background in improvisation. The included Kjos Interactive Practice Studio (IPS) technology provides access to orchestrated "backing tracks," select video lessons with the author, and additional downloadable resources.

Performance & Teaching Tips :

• Lead Sheet Literacy: Dedicate time to understanding lead sheets. Learning to interpret chord symbols over a single melody line is an essential skill for playing pop, jazz, and contemporary music.
• Master "Stock" Accompaniments: Practice the provided "stock" accompaniment patterns until they become muscle memory. Once internalized, you can easily apply them to any lead sheet you encounter.
• Utilize the IPS Technology: Practice with the provided orchestrated backing tracks. Playing along with a rhythm section forces you to keep a steady tempo and makes improvising feel like a true ensemble performance.
• Personalize Your Arrangements: Use the tools in this book to create full-sounding arrangements based entirely on your own musical tastes and preferences. Don't be afraid to experiment!

About the Composer :

Bradley Sowash is a renowned composer, educator, and jazz pianist known for his innovative approach to teaching improvisation. He specializes in creating approachable, step-by-step methods that demystify the art of playing by ear and reading chord charts for traditionally trained pianists.

Product Details :

• Composer : Bradley Sowash
• Publisher : Neil A. Kjos Music Company
• Item Number : JP51
• Series : Creative Chords
• Format : Book with Interactive Practice Studio (IPS) access

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布萊德利·索華許 : 創意和弦 第二冊 (Creative Chords, Book 2)

內容簡介 :

《創意和弦 第二冊》是由 布萊德利·索華許（Bradley Sowash）所編寫的獨特即興系列教材的精彩續作。延續第一冊所建立的基礎，本書旨在幫助進階學生進一步發展聽音彈奏、閱讀主旋律譜（Lead sheets）以及鍵盤即興的技巧。

產品特點 :

重點推薦：這套教材專注於實用的現代鋼琴技巧。學生將學習如何靠聽力閱讀並彈奏耳熟能詳的旋律、即興加入裝飾音、加入和弦與「標準」伴奏型態，以及最重要的——學習如何直接看主旋律譜（Lead sheets）來彈奏。與第一冊相同，本書對缺乏即興背景的老師們依然極具親和力。隨書附贈的 Kjos 互動練習工作室 (IPS) 技術，提供精心編制的管弦樂伴奏音軌、作者的精選教學影片，以及其他豐富的下載資源。

演奏與教學提示 :

• 主旋律譜識讀能力：花時間確實理解主旋律譜。學會解讀單行旋律上方的和弦記號，是彈奏流行、爵士與現代音樂的必備技能。
• 精通「標準」伴奏型態：反覆練習書中提供的「標準」伴奏模式，直到它們成為肌肉記憶。一旦內化，您就能輕鬆將它們應用在任何您遇到的主旋律譜上。
• 善用 IPS 互動技術：搭配提供的管弦樂伴奏音軌練習。跟著節奏組一起彈奏會迫使您保持穩定的節拍，並讓即興演奏充滿真正樂團合奏的樂趣。
• 個人化您的編曲：運用本書學到的工具，根據您自己的品味與偏好，創作出音響豐滿的改編作品。大膽嘗試，不要害怕犯錯！

作曲家介紹 :

布萊德利·索華許 是一位著名的作曲家、教育家與爵士鋼琴家，以其創新的即興教學法聞名。他致力於為受過傳統古典訓練的鋼琴家，創造出平易近人、循序漸進的教學系統，揭開聽音彈奏與閱讀和弦譜的神秘面紗。

書籍詳細資料 :

• 作曲 : Bradley Sowash
• 出版社 : Neil A. Kjos Music Company
• 商品編號 : JP51
• 叢書系列 : Creative Chords
• 裝訂形式 : 樂譜書 (附 IPS 互動練習工作室權限)

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