CONTENTS Jazz Minuet No.1 Jazz Etude No.1 Jazz Minuet No. 2. . Jazz Piece No.1 Jazz Exercise No.1 Jazz Exercise No. 2 Jazz Exercise No. 3 Jazz Piece No. 2 Jazz Exercise No. 4 Jazz Exercise No. 5 Jazz Exercise No. 6 Jazz Exercise No.7 . Jazz Etude No. 2 Jazz Piece No.3 . orynaouen 10 14 - .18 - 20 22 -25 - 28JAZZ MINUET No. 1 Performance Suggestions: The right hand should be legato and well brought out over the left hand, The leit hand boogie pattern is generally fingered 5-2-1-2, but here it can be 5-1-2-1 to keep a more legato line. The low notes of each measure (first and third beats) can be held over for a fuller sound. By OSCAR PETERSON Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN =84-144 gad ee Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co, and Doe Music Co. ‘This arrangement Copyright © 1980_ Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved 98JAZZ ETUDE No.1 5 The only waltz in this collection, this is another blues study with an ostinato left hand. Once again, hold over the bottom note of each left hand phrase. By OSCAR PETERSON Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN a Jazz Waltz, J ~192-160 JJ-J —— F legato Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980. Used by Permission International Copyright Secured” Made in U.S.A. All Rights ReservedJAZZ MINUET No. 2 A study in pedal, dynamic contrast. A piece to strengthen the fourth and fifth fingers of the right hand. By OSCAR PETERSON Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN 2. > > > Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980 Used by Permission International Copyright Secured” Made in US.A. All Rights ReservedJAZZ PIECE No. 1 i The right hand syncopation is not difficult because of the left hand ostinato, but pay attention to the phrasing, accenting the off beats. Keep the left hand perfectly legato, practicing it alone until the hand position changes are mastered By OSCAR PETERSON Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN SS 1B Lh, simile Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co, and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980 Used by Permission a International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights ReservedJAZZ EXERCISE No. 1 An excellent unison stucly much easier than it looks, this pieces uses the thythmic device 4 + 4-4 $+ F You may be tempted to “straighten out” this first pattem to a. d i. 4 Correct this problem by counting, tapping, or by ear. Measures 17-20 use the so-called “blues scale!” ran | By OSCAR PETERSON Fast J-160-176 JJ=) , to 51 Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN Copyright © 1966 by Tomi Music Co, and Doe Music Co, This arrangement Copyright © 1980. Used by Permission International Copyright Secured” Made in U.S.A. All Rights ReservedJAZZ EXERCISE No. 2 Here is an opportunity to lear some typical Peterson embellishments which can be applied anywhere throughout the piece. * — By OSCAR PETERSON ‘Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN rs zZ dans-138J-))* oe ™p legato no pedal ‘% These embellishments are suggested by the editor, and can be added wherever appropriate. Copyright © 1966 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980. Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights ReservedJAZZ EXERCISE No. 3 Here is another opportunity to leam some typical Peterson embellishments, which can be applied anywhere throughout the piece. ees By OSCAR PETERSON Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN J=96-116 Ji-J d ee iS = * oe Play all three notes together, immediately releasing the grace note. 4% Embellishment suggested by editor. Copyright © 1966 by Tomi Music Co, and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980." Used by Bermission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. AIL Rights Reserved ssJAZZ PIECE No. 2 Careful fingering is crucial here to keep a legato line. n By OSCAR PETERSON ni Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN d-100-120 1) 1) pe Bes hee * Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980 " Used by Permission International Copyright Secured’ Made in U.S.A, All Rights ReservedJAZZ EXERCISE No. 4 The triplet runs in the bridge are easily learned once you see the underlying arpeggio. For ‘example, the first run (measure 18) is an E minor arpeggio. By OSCAR PETERSON ne Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN d-orisedj-d bs s 43 3 2 24 nf 2 a Copyright © 1966 by Tomi Music Co. and Doé Musi This arrangement Copyright © 1980. Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserveds tf 4 3 g woe 8 « Aw “al - oe ony q i ~|$th oe] FI A ch a ae —~_— ——— aeJAZZ EXERCISE No. 5 Although it looks like three against two in measures 2 and 4, remember that J = J : a) means that both hands are playing triplets. Stive to keep the right hand thirds legato. 2 rn By OSCAR PETERSON =a) Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN 42 vm dod > 2? 414 Copyright © 1966 by Tomi Music Co, and Doe Musie Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980. Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. AU Rights Reserved a9,JAZZ EXERCISES No. 6 The only ballad in this collection, introduces sixteenth notes, which must be played exactly even, with rhythmic interest coming from the accenting of the high notes in the runs, Use the pedal to help the legato line as well as to give body to the tone. By OSCAR PETERSON s Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN -et-o0 JJ) 5 a2 ) L smi Music Co, and Doe Musie Co. ht © 1980." Used by Permission Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved Copyright © 1966 by ‘This arrangement Copy International Copyright Secur. wee eS ot 5s 4 219/98 i T $ : 3 23 pe 7 t 1 1 eo x oo A= —— - = 54 3248 7492JAZZ EXERCISE No.7 ‘The problem here is sixteenths at a faster clip. - By OSCAR PETERSON d-s8-112 dd JD * Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN 8 3 & a? 2 3 Copyright © 1966 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co. ‘This arrangement Copyright © 1980 Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reservedtke a4 zz 2 4,394 24 92 ores a 2JAZZ ETUDE No. 2 This Etude is based on the chord changes of “I Got Rhythm,” the basis for many jazz tunes written in the 40’s and 50's. Think of the left hand workout in the bridge as a bass solo with soft comping in the right hand. re By OSCAR PETERSON d=100-144 Jd db Arranged by JOHN LAMPKIN 54 12 12 Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co. This arrangement Copyright © 1980 Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved= — st 2— 2JAZZ PIECE No. 3 The syncopation and octaves require preparanon wan emastioes. rt d-00-108 dd db Arranged by JOHN LAMPE 4 4 2h 4 Copyright © 1965 by Tomi Music Co. and Doe Music Co, This arrangement Copyright © 1980" Used by Permission International Copyright Secured Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved4A An ¥ Bile P| Ys we aN a we | ni a at ot al “UN a LL oy