Contemporary solo piano is all about interpretation - that is taking a basic idea of the melody and chords and having some fun with it, creating arrangements in the moment, and improvising rhythms, chord colours, and even reharmonisation From the absolute basics to the advanced, this book covers a plethora of techniques for reading and improvising based on melody and chords. Lead Sheet 101 covers: - Basic chord approaches + common chord voicings (triads and 7ths) - learn how even a beginner can simplify and interpret a complex chord symbol - Adding interest via movement and rhythm - Simple ways to add chordal colour using chord hacks to add 9ths and other complex extensions without thinkin' about the math - Intermediate and complex diatonic and non-diatonic reharmonisation techniques: learn to chunk up your sound by adding juicy chords in! This book is a modern approach to chords and melody - learn to interpret beyond the dots and add freedom to your playing