{"product_id":"take-it-in-stride","title":"Take It In Stride | Jazz Piece for Solo Piano (Intermediate)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTake It In Stride — Brock Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake It In Stride\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun, upbeat ragtime piece for intermediate pianists that brings the classic sound of stride piano into the modern day. Inspired by the left-hand technique made famous by ragtime and early jazz pianists, the piece pairs a lively stride accompaniment with catchy, blues-infused melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge flips things around, giving the left hand the spotlight with a playful melody featuring touches of bebop vocabulary. Bright, energetic, and a lot of fun to play, \u003cem\u003eTake It In Stride\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting introduction to classic jazz piano techniques—and a great choice for a show-stopping recital closer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 \/ Ragtime \/ Stride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano Solo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedagogical focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stride piano technique, left-hand independence, hand balance, syncopation, rhythmic precision, melodic voicing, and coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduce students to the sound and technique of stride piano while exploring how blues and bebop vocabulary can bring a modern jazz flavor to traditional ragtime writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScan and Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan QR code for the full recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📚 Perfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate students who love jazz, ragtime, and blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing the sound and technique of stride piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping left-hand independence, coordination, and rhythmic confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring blues-infused melodies and touches of bebop vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecitals, festivals, and students looking for a high-energy showpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e🎵 Listen to this piece:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-audio\" style=\"margin: 14px 0; padding: 12px; background: #f8f8f8; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTake It In Stride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3403\/6015\/files\/Take_It_In_Stride.mp3?v=1789470955\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\nYour 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":58471094747439,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3403\/6015\/files\/TakeItInStride_page-0001.jpg?v=1789474466","url":"https:\/\/www.my-melodies.com\/products\/take-it-in-stride","provider":"My-Melodies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}