BEGINNING BLUES PIANO Format: Paperback

Beginning Blues Piano: Everything You Need to Know to Become an Accomplished Performer of Blues Piano by expert blues piano teacher and player Eric Kriss is a piano songbook and instructional sheet music collection devoted to the sounds, patterns, and techniques of blues piano. Its clear step-by-step format is intended for easy-medium pianists who want to learn essential blues styles through musical examples and explanations.

The book uses standard notation and chord names with instructional text, performance notes, and black and white photos; lyrics are not included. Topics include blues notes, chord structure, tonality, bass lines, rhythmic placement, triplets, slides, syncopation, boogie woogie, gospel-influenced playing, and improvisation, providing material for lessons, practice, and performance preparation.

Eric Kriss connects recognizable blues sounds with the musical devices that create them, giving pianists material for focused learning and repeated practice. Delta blues, walking bass, barrelhouse patterns, early rhythm and blues, and modern boogie broaden the styles explored at the keyboard. The progression from foundational concepts to improvisation also supports rhythmic awareness and expressive variety.

Song List

Basic Blues * Blues Notes * Folk Blues * Playing Off The Beat * Delta Blues * The Flat-Four Beat * Using Triplets * Boogie Woogie Style * Jimmy Yancey Style * The Walking Bass * The Barrelhouse Stomp * Using Slides * Early Rhythm & Blues * The Gospel Feel * Pattern Basses * Modern Boogie * Learning To Improvise

For lessons, regular practice, performance preparation, or gifting to a blues piano enthusiast, Beginning Blues Piano combines essential blues concepts in one practical volume. Its notation, explanations, stylistic examples, and performance guidance offer a lasting reference for exploring blues piano.