Kevin Olson : Jazz Suite (One Piano four hands)

Subtitle :

Piano Sheet

Introduction :

This one piano, four hand Jazz Suite is played out in four movements, exploring contrasting styles and keys, with fresh up-to-date sounds. The movements include: 'A Swing Thing' (upbeat tempo, swing eights, walking bass, triplets, syncopation); 'A Little Latin' (laid back, syncopation, accents, samba rhythms); 'Ballad for Julia' (romantic mood, using 9th, 11th, and 13th chords); and 'BlueWaltz' (spunky, lively style, syncopation, chromaticism).

Product Features :

Strongly Recommended: An engaging one piano, four hands (duet) suite perfect for ensemble performance. Features four movements, each exploring a distinct and contemporary jazz style (Swing, Latin, Ballad, Blue Waltz). Excellent resource for developing coordination and rhythmic precision in duet playing while introducing students to various jazz techniques like swing eights and syncopation.

Performance Tips :

• Rhythmic Precision: In 'A Swing Thing,' ensure that the swing eighths are performed accurately (long-short feel) and that the syncopation in all movements is sharp and unified between both players.
• Coordination: Since this is a duet, practice coordinating rhythmic entrances and releases closely with your partner, especially in movements with complex syncopation or tempo changes.
• Style Differentiation: Clearly distinguish the stylistic differences: maintain a smooth, relaxed feel for 'A Little Latin' (Samba rhythm) and adopt a more soulful, sustained tone for 'Ballad for Julia' to highlight the rich harmonic extensions.
• Listen to the Bass Line: In 'A Swing Thing,' the *Primo* player should listen to the *Secondo's* walking bass line to keep the groove steady and driving.

About the Composer : 

Kevin Olson is a widely published American composer, clinician, and piano educator known for his expressive and approachable works across various genres, frequently focusing on pedagogical pieces that introduce modern sounds and styles to students.

About the Arranger :

Song List :

• A Swing Thing
• A Little Latin
• Ballad for Julia
• BlueWaltz

Product Details :

• Publisher : Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
• ISBN 10 :
• ISBN 13 :
• UPC : 674398215171
• Item Number : 98-E1024
• Series : The FJH Piano Ensemble Series
• Format : Piano Sheet
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凱文·奧爾森 : 爵士組曲 One piano four hands

副標題 :

鋼琴樂譜

內容簡介 :

這部單鋼琴、四手聯彈的爵士組曲分為四個樂章，探索了對比鮮明的風格和調性，並帶有新鮮的現代聲音：「搖擺樂事」（A Swing Thing）具有歡快的速度、搖擺八分音符、步行低音、三連音和切分音；「小拉丁」（A Little Latin）是一種更悠閒的風格，帶有切分音、重音和桑巴節奏；「給茱莉亞的歌謠」（Ballad for Julia）放慢速度，營造浪漫氛圍，和聲中使用九度、十一度和十三度等和弦；「藍色圓舞曲」（BlueWaltz）以一種活潑、生動的風格為組曲畫上句號，帶有切分音和半音階。

產品特點 :

重點推薦：一套引人入勝的單鋼琴、四手聯彈（二重奏）組曲，非常適合合奏表演。包含四個樂章，每個樂章都探索一種獨特且現代的爵士風格（搖擺、拉丁、歌謠、藍色圓舞曲）。是培養二重奏協調性和節奏精確度，同時向學生介紹各種爵士技巧（如搖擺八分音符和切分音）的絕佳資源。

演奏提示 :

• 節奏精確度：在「搖擺樂事」中，確保搖擺八分音符演奏準確（長短音感覺），並且所有樂章中的切分音在兩位演奏者之間要清晰且統一。
• 協調性：由於是二重奏，請與您的搭檔密切練習節奏進入和結束的協調，尤其是在具有複雜切分音或速度變化的樂章中。
• 風格區分：清晰區分風格差異：「小拉丁」應保持流暢、放鬆的感覺（桑巴節奏），而「給茱莉亞的歌謠」則應採用更深情、持續的音調，以突顯豐富的和聲延伸。
• 聆聽低音線：在「搖擺樂事」中，主奏者 (*Primo*) 應聆聽伴奏者 (*Secondo*) 的步行低音線，以保持律動的穩定和推動感。

作曲家介紹 :

凱文·奧爾森（Kevin Olson）是一位廣泛出版的美國作曲家、臨床醫師和鋼琴教育家，以其富有表現力和易於理解的各類型作品而聞名，經常專注於引入現代聲音和風格的教學作品給學生。

改編者介紹 :

收錄曲目 :

• A Swing Thing (搖擺樂事)
• A Little Latin (小拉丁)
• Ballad for Julia (給茱莉亞的歌謠)
• BlueWaltz (藍色圓舞曲)

書籍詳細資料 :

• 出版社 : Alfred Publishing Company, Inc.
• 商品編號 : 98-E1024
• 叢書系列 : The FJH Piano Ensemble Series
• 裝訂形式 : Piano Sheet
• UPC : 674398215171

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