Jazz by Rodney Dale
Teach Yourself Jazz offers something for everyone whose imagination has been captured by the exciting world of jazz. The book looks at the origins and development of jazz and gives an insight into its musical structures and the way in which it is played. It provides an essential guide for both the beginner and the more experienced musician or listener. Teach Yourself Jazz introduces the music from a number of angles, including: - its musical and cultural history - its musical structure - the instruments upon which it is played - important practitioners and bands. An audio CD accompanies the text with over 60 minutes of extracts from key works, to build your understanding and enhance your listening experience. Whether you read TEACH YOURSELF JAZZ from cover to cover or dip in for specific information, it will help you to improve your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the music and its culture.
Rodney Dale has been involved with jazz for over 40 years, including playing piano with a number of bands, organising classes and workshops on jazz appreciation and writing books on the subject.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340811177 |
| ISBN 10 | 034081117X |
| Title | Jazz |
| Author | Rodney Dale |
| Series | Teach Yourself |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Multiple-component retail product |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2004-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 146 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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