GovernorSilver Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Anybody have this book? It's one of the books listed on sale as part of Sheet Music Plus's piano methods sale: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Jazz-Inventions-for-Keyboard/7430353 Thinking of picking up the classic books by Dan Haerle as well (at least, the ones on sale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I've known Bill a very long time. He's a great player, composer and arranger as well as educator. I'm certain anything he puts out there will be of the highest integrity, as well as being a useful tool for all aspiring jazz pianists. The same goes for Dan Haerle as well. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thanks, Dave! I know you can play so your recommendation counts a lot to me. I ordered both Cunliffe books (the other is Jazz Toolbox) and the two Haerle books on sale. I didn't realize how respected Dan Haerle was until I read posts from a couple of jazz guitarists who studied with Haerle at UNT - they learned chord voicings from him instead of some guitar book. They also listed some of his other students - quite a resume! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Check his website: Dan Haerle "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Check his website: Dan Haerle Oh, I know who he is now, as I'd previously posted. Here's a quote from one of those aforementioned guitarists, which is not mentioned on that website: "He knew of or taught everyone in the band(Tribal Tech) except Scott Henderson" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I have it! Awesome book. I've lifted loads from it. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have it! Awesome book. I've lifted loads from it. Thanks! Looking forward to working with this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The great thing is you can pick and choose which ones you do. You can also approach the material in a lot of different ways to get more out of it. You can use it for sight reading material. You can use it to learn a cool 'piece' that you can play for people. Or you can pull the exercises apart and digest tons of great little jazz phrases and concepts. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Man, I love this place. I just picked this up the other day and have been playing through to find stuff I want to work on. It's exactly as you describe! And certainly not difficult compared to, say, the book of Bill Evans transcriptions . But yeah, lots of nice little tunes and licks, some good for hand independence, and you can always just expand on them, substitute chords, etc. I like the chorales a lot... beautiful little pieces that I plan to memorize for moments when someone says "play something". I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I like the chorales a lot... beautiful little pieces that I plan to memorize for moments when someone says "play something". That Scriabin chord one is cool. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 I got an email from Sheet Music Plus saying my order shipped. You guys are increasing my excitement about receiving this book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieP_MechE Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ok, I think I have to get this book. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Mike Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I just received this book, and it looks great. The only real disappointment is the binding, which is a traditional paperback book binding. I wish it was spiral bound or something so I don't have to destroy it to keep the pages open. I'm thinking about taking the whole thing apart and putting the pages in three ring binder or clear plastic sleeves. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to digging in to these exercises. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzwee Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Yes, got the book. Bill gave me a copy! A lot of it is fairly basic though. But you have to understand why it's important. When Bill had me do some of it, I said no big deal. Then I realized I was weak on some of those basics (like 1235 patterns on LH and RH). It didn't take long to go through it though. It was more of a rehash. So if you're an advanced player, probably not for you. Hamburg Steinway O, Crumar Mojo, Nord Electro 4 HP 73, EV ZXA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 I'm far from advanced, so I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 I got the books. The toolbox book is at a more beginner level of course and kind of reminds me of the Suzuki method. It seems to complement the inventions book nicely. I recall back in the days of Kinko's there used to be a binding service, where I could take a book and have it "converted" to a spiral-bound book. I'll see if that service is still offered somewhere. Thanks everyone! Looking forward to practicing a lot out of these books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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