IT’S TIME FOR SOME PIANO CHANGES

This book by Dick Hyman and Clem DeRosa is meant to guide the student in basic theory, practical harmony and the pianist’s role in the rhythm section.

Part I – Basic theory

Scales & Modes

Harmony

Triads

Rhythmic Punctuation

Augmented Triads

Chord Names & Abbreviations

Four-note Chords

Extended Chords (9ths, 11ths, 13ths)

Complete Chord Summary

Part II – Practical Harmony

Cycle of Fifths

Voice Leading

Open & Closed Voicings

Inversions

Part III – The Pianist’s Role in the Rhythm Section

Comping

Even 8ths vs. Swing 8ths

Blues Form

Song Form

Substitute Chords

Latin Patterns

Rock Patterns

Modal Playing

Other Scales

Ballad Playing

Playing in a Rhythm Section Without a Bass

The Electric Piano

Part IV – Interpreting the Written Part

“Blues for Cookin’”

“When That I Was and a Tiny Little Boy”