Tag Archives: Jazz

Captain Slow – Blues Piano Sheet Music (Grade 4)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Olly W

A Blues for Captain Slow… Sometimes life just gets too hectic and slowing down just a little to smell the roses is a well worth it – even if we just slow the tempo down to a medium swing! So … Continue reading →

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“Finger Zinger” – Jazz Bebop Piano Sheet Music (Grade 5)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Olly W

Hold on Tight – Here’s “Finger Zinger”! “Finger Zinger” is a jazz bebop style piano piece, featuring what folks in jazz circles know as the ‘Rhythm Changes‘ chord progressions. The phrase ‘Rhythm Changes’ refers to the chords used in George … Continue reading →

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“Hurry Up and Wait!” – Easy Piano Sheet Music for Beginners (Grade 2)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Olly W

“Hurry Up and Wait!” is a zippy little jazz number for pianists at the Grade 2 standard. It features a fun rhythmic melody line, with ‘call-and-response’ phrases between the right and left hands. The piece goes at quite a pace … Continue reading →

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“Bird on a Wire” – Free Piano Sheet Music – Jazz Waltz (Grade 3)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Olly W

Free Piano Sheet Music – Jazz Waltz “Bird on a Wire” is a gentle jazz waltz which will suit intermediate level pianists at the Grade 3 standard. Even better – this piano sheet music is FREE to download! This sheet … Continue reading →

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“Detective Blues” Duet – Blues Piano Sheet Music (Grade 4)

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Olly W

Blues Piano Sheet Music Duet Get on the case with “Detective Blues”, a blues piano duet for primo players of Grade 4 standard. This blues piano sheet music features a bluesy main theme written in the key of Em and … Continue reading →

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Learning the Framework of Jazz Improvisation – e-Book Series

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Olly W

Listening to different styles of music will give you harmonic ideas. For example, you might sing your favourite song in the shower and maybe change it a bit… or you might get a little riff going round your head but … Continue reading →

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“Good Morning Sunshine” – Ballad (Grade 4)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Olly W

A Sunny Jazz Piano Ballad… How do you like that morning sunshine when it comes through the window on a cold day? “Good Morning Sunshine” is a gentle jazzy ballad with a relaxed triplet-feel. It is a Grade 4 standard … Continue reading →

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“Silent Night” – Free Christmas Piano Sheet Music (Grade 3)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Olly W

Peaceful, calm and gentle – I hope you enjoy this free Christmas piano sheet music arrangement of “Silent Night”, played in the style of a jazz waltz. This arrangement is based on the opening recording from my cd album ‘A … Continue reading →

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“New Shoes Blues” – Cool Blues Piano Sheet Music (Grade 3)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Olly W

Here’s a ‘Cool Jazz’ blues which will get you in the groove! “New Shoes Blues” has a simple but catchy melody with ‘jazz’ left hand chord voicings. It features a ‘solo’ section for improvisation and is especially fun to play … Continue reading →

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“A Brief Introduction to Jazz Improvisation” e-Book for Jazz Beginners

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Olly W

Learn How To Improvise in Jazz! Want to learn how to improvise a solo in a jazz piece, but don’t know where to start? Download my e-book “A Brief Intro To Impro” and you’ll learn: How to build confidence in … Continue reading →

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