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hi, i'm a beginner jazz piano player and i already own the jazz piano book. the book is kind of difficult for me right now for where i'm at as a jazz pianist. i would like to get the basics down so i can play jazz songs and i also need help with my improvisation. is it worth it for me to get the jazz theory book also or is the jazz piano book enough?

by Mr PC on 09/13/2008, 17:36

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i don't own the jazz theory book, but i do own the jazz piano book, so i can't compare.  there's plenty to sink your teeth in the jpb.
i like how he bases concepts on particular artists.
i also own halberstadt's metaphors for the musician, which i find helpful in a performng way.  one thing to remember about levine.
he gives you many recording references that are important to listen to while using the book.  i think if you are a beginner there are plenty of other ways to plug in besides the theory book.
eg. jamie abersold has good material too.

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by jmkarns on 09/13/2008, 19:55

i don't have the jpb but the jazz theory book helped me make more progress figuring things out from a beginner/intermediate knolwedge level than any other resource i tried. levine is a good teacher and his jtb is clearly written. i've read a couple of negetive points about a couple of topics but those weren't beginner or intermediate level issues as i remember. most comments on the book track with my opinion...buy it.

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by anacephalic on 09/15/2008, 07:21

i own both books and i would recommend them both. although there is a significant crossover between the two - especially in the scale theory material, the jazz theory book goes further into certain things, like the blues and coltrane changes. there is also a lot more about reharmonisation and some very useful examples - eg. case study reharmonisations: i hear a rhapsody, body and soul etc.

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by paul b on 09/15/2008, 07:27

i have both levine books and they are good, but rather than buy the second one, i recommend you check out tim richards books - exploring jazz piano etc. - there are reviews in the "book reviews" section of this site.

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by g on 09/21/2008, 21:42

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by jmkarns on 09/13/2008, 19:55

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by paul b on 09/15/2008, 07:27

by g on 09/21/2008, 21:42

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