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All riffs are Band-in-a-Box files and allow you to: play and hear the files, transpose in all 12 keys, slow down for further study, view or printout the notation, or watch the on-screen guitar fretboard or piano keyboard.
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In the 101 Solo Intros you get 101 great 4-bar solo piano phrases, each complete with Band-in-a-Box file and Audio Memo. This is a great way for you to learn exactly how the pros play. Hear the music, see the notation, watch the on-screen keyboard to see exactly how the phrases are played. Quickly change the key and tempo to learn the phrases in all twelve keys. Master Jazz pianist, Miles Black recorded an Audio Memo for each file giving you an on-call, personal instructor who plays and describes each phrase in detail.
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101 Solo Intros... Audio Demos!
Intro Solo #18 - Bebop Style Intro - Medium Tempo
Memo: This progression employs a classic 2-5 progression, which is used in many bebop tunes. This intro also leads to the IV chord, employing a cycle of 2-5's.
Intro Solo #31 - Modern Jazz Bossa Intro - Major Key
Memo: In this intro, we start with an ostinato pattern, which is something that tends to repeat. Here we are pedalling on the V in octaves. The left hand here inserts some interesting voicings of 4ths with major 2nds on top. The first half of this intro starts quite quietly and mysteriously, and then the second half is a little bit more direct and loud.
Intro Solo #41 - Bebop Intro - Major Key
Memo: In this intro the left hand pedals on the V, using grace notes to add interest. In the right hand, single note melodies are played for the first three bars. In the fourth bar, a Dm9 and then a G7b9 are played.
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