Piano Instruction Books

Joy of Improv - Volume 1 Dave Frank

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Joy of Improv, by Dave Frank with John Amaral, is Hal Leonard’s top-selling jazz instruction book series. $27.99

It is currently being used as course material at universities and music schools worldwide, and is designed for players of all instruments as a way to develop the necessary foundation needed for a lifetime of blues and jazz improvisation.

Unlike many of the jazz instruction books on the market, JOI is a comprehensive curriculum for the aspiring improviser. Each book contains 26 lessons of graduated difficulty, and every lesson includes a technical exercise, loads of hip jazz voicings, a “solo pattern” for transposition, and an original blues tune and jazz line (based on a standard) written by Dave. Each book includes an CD enhanced for PC and Mac containing valuable verbal teaching by Dave, and recordings of all the exercise and tunes. Included as well is a unique discography of great jazz solos and 52 inspiring quotes from the jazz and blues greats.

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