The Genius of Duke Ellington [Paperback] Review

I had wanted a Duke Ellington piano solo book for a long time. And the unfortunate part about buying jazz books is that they aren't available in local stores. There's no way to look inside of the book online, so I basically have to guess which ones are good.

So I guess you see where I'm going - I am not completely happy with it. All of the songs are 1 or 2 pages. After the basic composition, there is no improvisation on the melody. Plus, a lot of the songs are labeled "Boogie-Woogie", which is not my favorite style.

The plus side is that I did learn a cool trick. Now that I know that I don't like really short songs, I can use what is available on Amazon - page count and song count. Doing the math, this book has songs that are an average of 1.7 pages. A different book that I have enjoyed has 5.25 pages per song. So before buying a book, I can check that out.

The other good thing is that the songs have grown on me. The arrangements are by Duke Ellington himself, and not someone arranging his orchestra songs for piano solo. So I like playing what the genius himself arranged. Out of the book, there are a few gems.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Genius of Duke Ellington [Paperback]

Product Description:
Two dozen tunes in the Duke's own style. Includes: I'm Nobody's Baby
* I'll See You in My Dreams
* I Cried for You
* At Sundown
* You Are My Lucky Star.

Buy cheap The Genius of Duke Ellington [Paperback] now Get 15% OFF

Everlasting Praise (Alfred's Sacred Performer) [Paperback] Review

I have not played classical music in many years, but I have really enjoyed the blend of these well known classical pieces used in conjunction with hymns.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Everlasting Praise (Alfred's Sacred Performer) [Paperback]

Product Description:
In her collection, Everlasting Praise, Cindy Berry provides us with delightful arrangements for the late intermediate to early-advanced pianist of some of her favorite hymns. The pieces are both uplifting and inspiring, conveying the true spirit of praise.

Buy cheap Everlasting Praise (Alfred's Sacred Performer) [Paperback] now

Grand Hymns of the Faith (Sacred Performer Collections) [Paperback] Review

Wonderful piano book for the average piano player.Whether you are a church musician or a player at home this is a great book!

Click Here to see more reviews about: Grand Hymns of the Faith (Sacred Performer Collections) [Paperback]

Product Description:
Grand Hymns of the Faith is a masterfully arranged collection for advanced pianists intended for use in the worship service, for special occasions and for one's own personal enjoyment and worship experience. In the words of the arranger, ""sacred music...is often the outward response of a heart filled with gratitude for what God has done."" These beautiful hymn arrangements are a inspiring expression of that gratitude.an inspiring expression of that gratitude.--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Buy cheap Grand Hymns of the Faith (Sacred Performer Collections) [Paperback] now

100 Best Loved Piano Solos / Big Note (Big Note Piano Solos) [Paperback] Review

I recently took up piano again after 10 years of not playing, & remembered Robert Schulz doing some nice arrangements I enjoyed playing as a kid. So I ordered this book, & have had so much fun playing these songs. There is a great variety of music & its all easy enough to sight read, but still sounds good. What a great value, too. I highly reccommend this collection, it would be good for beginners as well as experienced players.

Click Here to see more reviews about: 100 Best Loved Piano Solos / Big Note (Big Note Piano Solos) [Paperback]

Product Description:
Arranger Robert Schultz has added a new book to his successful 100 BEST LOVED PIANO SOLOS. It is a big note version of some of the most exciting melodies of our time. Some of the 100 songs in this collection are: All for Love * I Swear * Charlie Brown Theme * Looking Through Your Eyes * Star Wars * Talk To The Animals * Journey To The Past * Tradition, To Life! * As Time Goes By * and many more.

Buy cheap 100 Best Loved Piano Solos / Big Note (Big Note Piano Solos) [Paperback] now Get 32% OFF