This delightful scherzo is written in 5/4 and is a happily energetic 4-page piece. The writing is witty and original, and the piece is excellent for building steady rhythmic skills.

Logical Jazz Studies for the beginning piano student with accompanying solos to reinforce concepts taught. Rhythm is the key to success when it comes to playing jazz piano. JAZZABILITIES encourages the later elementary student to think and feel the rhythm first and then play it.

The JAZZ CONNECTION books supply jazzy solos that directly 'connect' to the students' rhythm studies in JAZZABILITIES, Thus, offering practical application opportunities to reinforce and expand upon the jazz concepts being learned.

Now Playing! consists of 8 excellent intermediate pieces of different styles and colors. Eric Baumgartner successfully interpolates elements of jazz, classical, ragtime, and blues together in a fun and yet accessible manner. Favorites include New Orleans Nocturne, Blue Mountain Boogie, Circus Peanuts, and Flying Squirrels.

12 tunes: America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) · America the Beautiful · Anchors Aweigh · The Battle Cry of Freedom · The Battle Hymn of the Republic · The Caissons Go Rolling Along · Dixie · The Marines' Hymn · The Star-Spangled Banner · Take Me Out to the Ball Game · When Johnny Comes Marching Home · Yankee Doodle.

11 solos: Blue Waltz · Camel Caravan · Doo Wop at the Sock Hop · The Entertainer · Feelin' Alright! · A Groovy Tune · Jazz Chord Bop · Peaceful Waters · Ready, Set, Rock! · This 'n' That · Traffic Jam.