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The 2 volumes have the same level of difficulty and can be used consecutively or simultaneously. Volume 2 (Solo Piano and Accompanying): Peppered with typical rhythms and bass grooves from swing to Latin, Volume 2 (ED 23379) then whets the appetite for the piano as an accompanying instrument, and also shows how to arrange a melody in a jazz context. Audio files: The audio files include both full versions and play-along tracks, with Tim Richards on the piano, an additional bass line and drums. Interactive feature \"Replay\": In cooperation with \"MusicGurus,\" a provider of high-quality online lessons, interactive sheet music can be accessed online for all pieces free of charge, making practising easier and guaranteeing fast learning success. 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Exploring a wide variety of technical aspects including chords, scales, soloing and effects, the book is accompanied by downloadableaudio tracks containing demonstrations, play-along tracks and exercises performed by Chris Haigh on violin with a live backing band.Ideal for the budding rock star, or classical player looking for something a little different!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49741092552977,"sku":"NGR9781847615268","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52418012545297,"sku":"NIN9781847615268","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1847615260.jpg?v=1751122982"},{"product_id":"beginning-jazz-piano-1-book-tim-richards-9783795722821","title":"Beginning Jazz Piano 1","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49741169164561,"sku":"NGR9783795722821","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49995322589457,"sku":"GOR011898952","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/3795722829.jpg?v=1751350976"},{"product_id":"exploring-jazz-trumpet-book-ollie-weston-9781847615299","title":"Exploring Jazz Trumpet","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49741741293841,"sku":"NGR9781847615299","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1847615295.jpg?v=1751154513"},{"product_id":"exploring-jazz-piano-vol-2-book-tim-richards-9781847615114","title":"Exploring Jazz Piano Vol. 2","description":"(Schott). 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