The Christmas Jazz, Rags & Blues series features a brilliant collection of timeless holiday carols masterfully arranged into distinct American music styles by renowned composer and piano pedagogue Martha Mier. Spanning progressively graded volumes, this unique collection bridges the gap between traditional seasonal tunes and the swinging rhythms, syncopation, and rich harmonies of jazz, ragtime, and blues.
Students who are already familiar with these historic seasonal favorites will delight in discovering them in an entirely new musical setting. From early-intermediate syncopated shifts to advanced styling, this collection provides an ideal way for developing pianists to build rhythmic independence, steady swing timing, and a dynamic performance flair during the holiday season.
Key Features:
Seasonal Holiday Favorites: Features highly creative, stylistically transformed arrangements of classic Christmas carols that students love to perform.
Teaches Stylistic Phrasing: Helps students comfortably master syncopation, steady swing metrics, walking basslines, and traditional stride accompaniment patterns using familiar melodies.
Excellent Winter Recital Alternative: Provides engaging, high-energy holiday showpieces for winter studio recitals, seasonal gatherings, and festive performances.
