BigTime® Piano Jazz & Blues - Level 4 (Faber Piano Adventures)

BigTime® Piano Jazz & Blues – Level 4 is a go-to supplement for students ready to move beyond standard method repertoire and into jazz styles. Arranged by Nancy and Randall Faber, this book introduces swing, blues, and bossa nova in a way that fits comfortably within the Level 4 reading range.

Students at this stage are developing stronger rhythmic control and hand independence. This collection builds those skills through steady left-hand patterns, syncopation, and phrasing that reflects real jazz playing without requiring advanced technique.

The arrangements are written to sound full at the piano. Students get that “big” sound using octave melodies and richer chords, which makes these pieces work well for recitals or auditions.

Teachers typically use this book to:

• Introduce swing feel and basic jazz articulation

• Reinforce rhythm and timing in a different style

• Add variety to lesson assignments

• Give students recognizable jazz standards to work on

Well-known titles like Take the “A” Train, Desafinado, Autumn Leaves, Misty, and Night Train give students exposure to core repertoire, while original pieces like Big City Blues help reinforce style without added complexity.

This book makes sense for students who:

• Are currently in Faber Piano Adventures Level 4

• Read comfortably and are ready for stylistic variety

• Need recital material outside of classical literature

• Show interest in jazz, blues, or improvisation

If you’re not sure whether your student is ready for BigTime Level 4, bring in their current lesson book and we’ll help you line it up correctly.

Song List (Selections Include):

Take the “A” Train
Desafinado
Autumn Leaves
Misty
Night Train
Equinox
Big City Blues
Georgia on My Mind
All the Things You Are
Satin Doll

Specifications:

SKU: 157806
Publisher SKU: FF1011 (HL.420120)
UPC: 674398200658
ISBN-13: 9781616770112
ISBN-10: 1616770112
Authors/Arrangers: Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Published: 1999 (2011 Edition)
Binding: Paperback
Series: Faber Piano Adventures – PreTime to BigTime Supplementary Library
Series Level: BigTime Level 4
Format: Collection / Songbook
Instrument: Piano Method
Genres: Jazz, Blues, Bossa Nova
Instructional Type: Repertoire Book
Number of Pages: 40
Size: 9.0 x 12.0 x 0.146 inches
Item Type: Physical
Usages: School and Community
Shipping Weight: 0.39 lbs