Detail 01
Book 2 in a numbered series
Assumes you worked through Book 1. Starting here means skipping the easiest pieces.
Product detailSKU #1281204296951
AlfredJazz Rags & Blues Book 2
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 2 of Alfred's Jazz Rags & Blues piano series. For students who finished Book 1 and want more rag and blues repertoire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Piano students moving past method-book exercises into real pieces
- Players who want jazz and blues feel without improvising yet
- Teachers assigning short recital pieces in a blues idiom
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who haven't finished a first-year method
- Players wanting improvisation instruction rather than written pieces
- Anyone needing instruments other than piano — this is piano solo
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rags and blues repertoire
Syncopation and swing feel written out on the page, so you learn the style by reading it.
Detail 03
Piano solo format
Two-hand arrangements, no backing track or ensemble parts needed to play them.
Detail 04
Printed songbook
Needs a music stand or piano desk; no audio or digital copy comes with the paper book.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check that Book 1's level matches where you are before jumping to Book 2
- 02No CD, audio download, or backing tracks included
- 03It's repertoire, not a method — no technique lessons or theory drills
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
It's written as the follow-up to Book 1, so the pieces assume that ground. Working through Book 1 first makes this one go smoothly.
02What instrument is this for?
Piano.
03Does it teach improvisation?
No. The pieces are written out note for note in a rag and blues style.
04Is there an audio recording included?
No. This is the printed book only.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
