The FJH Pianist's Curriculum

In Recital with Jazz, Blues, and Rags, Book 2

Various / edited by Helen Marlais

In Book 2, the elementary student will really have a blast playing pieces with titles such as "Rockin' the Blues" and "Ice Cream Rag," plus many more! These fun educational solos and arrangements of various jazz, blues, and rag standards are carefully composed and arranged for the student's specific proficiency level. These pieces are great motivators and provide a spirited supplement to regular lesson assignments. Includes full-performance recordings along with interesting information in About the Pieces and Composers.

Contents:

Electric Blues
Ragtag Rag
Rockin' the Blues
The Alley Cat Song
Little Brown Jug
Ice Cream Rag
Solace
House of the Rising Sun
Un viento caliente
Danny Boy
Deep River Blues
Market St. Square