TL;DR: Faber supplemental books effectively motivate students by providing engaging material that is perfectly suited to their skill level.
ChordTime Piano Jazz & Blues offers a delightful array of jazz standards and captivating blues pieces, providing an enjoyable avenue for students to explore these timeless genres. Designed to motivate students while honing their skills, this collection offers valuable practice with rhythm and chords, making it an essential addition to any piano student’s repertoire. Emphasizing mastery of I, IV, and V7 chords, the book facilitates comprehensive learning while ensuring a solid foundation in essential musical elements. With pieces arranged in the keys of C, G, and F, students are provided with a diverse musical landscape to navigate. Additionally, valuable warm-up exercises for each key enhance technical proficiency and prepare students for performance.
Selections in this book:
- God Bless the Child
- Do Wah Diddy Diddy
- Baby Face
- Dill Pickle Stomp
- Where Is Love?
- Whistle Stop Blues
- Ol’ Man River
- Tuxedo Junction
- Tea for Two
- Left Hand Louisian’
- Watermelon Man
- Ain’t Misbehavin’
- When the Saints Go Rockin’ In
