For musicians out there, pianist in particular?

Question

Where can I find scores or transcriptions for contemporary music (Jazz, Blues, R&B, etc...) that are like the original recordings?

I'm teaching myself how to play piano (I know I should get a teacher..lol) I've made great strides but now I hit a wall. I can't progress as much as at first. I want to study the music and all its parts, the instruments, how they play with one another etc... Just like the way they do it in classical music. Where the composer tells you exactly what he wants you to play.

It seems that in contemporary styles (open to improv as they are) they only give you suggestions in the form of lead sheets, or progressions, with maybe a simple melody. Unfortunately for a novice its very difficult to navigate through this maze by his or herself. If they lack the technical experience and ability to harmonize they just wont be able to do it.

The reason why I'm asking is because I can't find decent scores out there of contemporary music. All Im getting is this hal....

leonard crap with double melody in the treble clef of piano part (ohhh so very frustrating!) and weak harmonies that are completely different than the song they are trying to arrange for. Its a massacre I tell you.

Soon (not soon enough Unfortunately) I will learn how to transcribe by ear, make my own arrangements, etc....But in the meantime I would like to study scores of great songs for piano like: You are so beautiful, Ordinary people, and the like

Thanks for responses :)

Answer 1

Well....Honestly, you SHOULD get a teacher, at least for a couple of lessons. You will never know if you are doing things properly or not.You may develop bad habits that can prevent you from totally developing your technique. You can play alot of notes that sound good, but you have to be able to interact with others on a musical level. You need to know how to speak the language....

Answer 2

even as i became taking piano, my instructor informed me that it type of forces both part of the mind to artwork at the same time to play one piece, because the left hand is playing one melody, and the right hand is playing yet another. So no, pianists use an same mind everyone else does, they in basic terms take position to apply the completed component even as playing a chunk. that is not an undemanding component to do, and takes years to be able to charm to close it.

Answer 3

well..
i dont have a teacher..
but.
go to the local music store.
buy some books that are your level + some higher than your lvl.

andd!!!
if you hear piano in a favorite song or something..
try playing it.
its what the cool kids do.