Tag Archives: Swing

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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“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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“Home Is Where The Heart Is” – Easy Jazz Piano Sheet Music (Grade 4)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Olly W

Have fun playing “Home is where the heart is”, a swingy jazz piano sheet music number, which features syncopated rhythms against a simple ‘stride’ style left hand. It’s important to get the swing feel right in this piece, so be … Continue reading →

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“Jump Start!” Piano Sheet Music For Beginners (Grade 2)

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Olly W

Want to get into some easy blues and jazz piano pieces? “Jump Start” piano sheet music for beginners is a bouncy little piano piece for players at Grade 2 standard. It features a walking bass line in the left hand … Continue reading →

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“The Whirly Bird Waltz” – Jazz Waltz Piano Sheet Music (Grade 5)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Olly W

Ladies and Gentlemen! Put on your dancing shoes and take to the floor for “The Whirlybird Waltz”! Remember to keep this piece nice and airy, light and springy… rising and falling… There is a written improvisation ‘variation’ section to keep … Continue reading →

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“Shopping Trolley Shuffle” Free Jazz Piano Sheet Music (Grade 4)

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Olly W

It’s time for the weekly dash around the supermarket! Have fun with this jazzy piano number as you dodge around the grocery store – will you make it to the check-out? “Shopping Trolley Shuffle” is a swingy jazz piece for … Continue reading →

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