- Level: Late Intermediate
- Pages: 5 pages, 3 pages of music, cover included!
- Style: Slinky spy swing
- Bonus: mp3 performance track + QR code to access recording online
- Format: PDF instant download
A lonely figure in a trench coat and fedora can barely be seen in the dark alley…. This Low Five jazz solo unfolds with a slinky spy swing that paints the mysterious scene. The groove in this minor jazz solo is smooth as silk and accompanies a spooky jazz melody that is simple and compelling.
This is Piece #3 in the Swing ‘n Sizzle collection by Jeremy Siskind.
What Level is Low Five?
Low Five is late intermediate level and is composed in the key of D Minor. The piece is written in 5/4 and only switches to one measure of 6/4 in a few places. The smallest note value is the eighth note. Pianists only pedal in a few notated places. Phrasing, dynamics, and helpful fingering are all included, making this an excelling teaching piece especially for asymmetrical meter.
Bonuses
With your purchase of the Low Five studio license, you will receive a bonus mp3 recording of the piece performed by Jeremy Siskind. You are permitted to send this example performance track to your students to help them learn the piece.
Plus, a QR code is included on the first page of the PDF (not pictured in the sample) so students can scan the code and it will take them directly to the performance recording of the piece. This can help them be inspired and learn the piece even more effectively without you having to send the mp3 to them!
What is the Studio License?
Low Five is delivered digitally (through your email receipt) and is studio licensed. This means that you can print and use these for any student that you directly teach for your entire lifetime of teaching.
More “Swing ‘n Sizzle” Pieces
Jeremy Siskind has composed a number of late intermediate level Swing ‘n Sizzle pieces that you can get as a discounted bundle. See more here:
- Swing ‘n Sizzle Bundle (All 3 pieces at a discount)
- Sizzle
- Gratitude
- Low Five (that’s this piece)
Marie –
I have been teaching Low Five to 2 teenage boys who enjoy learning jazz songs. They will enjoy the other ones too, but we started with Low Five. I enjoy playing all of the jazz pieces. They are good to teach more advanced rhythms.
Nancy –
My jazz-loving intermediate student loves this piece. She found the QR code very helpful for learning trickier passages. This tune just grows on you – it’s so much fun, and not too difficult, but just challenging enough, for an intermediate student who has played other pedagogical jazz pieces.
Graciela –
For students who likes Jazz pieces, this song is great!
Sue –
My adult students will be working on this series! Can’t wait to get started.