{"product_id":"city-of-fountains","title":"City of Fountains | Jazz Piece for Solo Piano (Intermediate)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCity of Fountains — Brock Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCity of Fountains\u003c\/em\u003e is a lyrical jazz ballad written for intermediate students as a tribute to Kansas City and its rich jazz heritage. Inspired by the city’s swinging spirit and soulful melodies, this piece invites students to explore expressive phrasing and authentic jazz textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing features several classic jazz piano techniques—\u003cstrong\u003estride bass patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elocked-hand voicings\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lush harmonic extensions—while remaining accessible for developing pianists. It’s an excellent introduction to jazz interpretation, tone balance, and rubato playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎵 About this piece:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz Ballad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedagogical focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz voicing, rubato interpretation, balance between melody and accompaniment, harmonic color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice alternating between stride and sustained textures; experiment with voicing melody notes on top of chords using locked-hand shapes. \u003cstrong\u003eScan and Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan QR code for MP3 recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📚 Perfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJazz-themed recitals or studio showcases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents exploring classic jazz techniques and expressive tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping rubato control and harmonic awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e🎵 Listen to this piece:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 14px 0; padding: 12px; background: #f8f8f8; border-radius: 10px;\" class=\"single-audio\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCity of Fountains (Recording)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio style=\"width: 100%;\" preload=\"none\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n    \u003csource type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3403\/6015\/files\/City_of_Fountains.mp3?v=1760969763\"\u003e\n    Your browser does not support the audio element.\n  \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My-Melodies.com","offers":[{"title":"Studio License (PDF Digital Download)","offer_id":51946833576239,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3403\/6015\/files\/CityofFountains_page-0001.jpg?v=1760969863","url":"https:\/\/www.my-melodies.com\/products\/city-of-fountains","provider":"My-Melodies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}