Alfred's Teach Yourself Chords and Progressions at the Keyboard
Alfred's Teach Yourself Chords and Progressions at the Keyboard

Author: Bert Konowitz

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1998-02

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780739000175

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Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions at the Keyboard will have you playing great chords and progressions right from the beginning. You will learn how to build and organize all the traditional jazz chords into progressions in every key. As you progress, you will learn how to comp, create new bass rhythms and improvise from chord symbols using blues and ii-V progressions. Also included are unique arrangements demonstrating how to play in the style of Meade Lux Lewis, Erroll Garner and Bill Evans.

Alfred's Piano 101, Book 1
Alfred's Piano 101, Book 1

Author: E. L. Lancaster

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1457409194

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This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course
Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course

Author: Willard A. Palmer

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1997-12

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739010037

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This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands. Titles: America the Beautiful * Arkansas Traveler * The Battle Hymn of the Republic * Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair * Brahms Lullaby * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Deep River * Down in the Valley * Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) * Fascination * A Festive Rondeau * Frankie and Johnnie * The Hokey-Pokey * The House of the Rising Sun * Introduction and Dance * La Cucaracha * La Donna E Mobile * La Raspa * Light and Blue * Loch Lomond * Lonesome Road * The Marriage of Figaro * Morning Has Broken * Musetta's Waltz * Musette * Night Song * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen * Polyvetsian Dances * Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 * The Riddle * Rock-a My Soul * Roman Holiday * Sakura * Scherzo * Space Shuttle Blues * Swingin' Sevenths * Theme from Symphony No. 6 (Tchaikovsky) * Tumbalalaika * Village Dance * Waves of the Danube * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * You're in My Heart

Alfred's Self-teaching Adult Piano Course
Alfred's Self-teaching Adult Piano Course

Author: Willard A. Palmer

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780739052051

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Continuing the incredible popularity of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, this new book adapts the same friendly and informative style for adults who wish to teach themselves. With the study guide pages that have been added to introduce the music, it's almost like having a piano teacher beside you as you learn the skills needed to perform popular and familiar music. There are also five bonus pieces: At Last * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Laura * Over the Rainbow * Singin' in the Rain. Included is a recording containing the piano part and an engaging arrangement for each of the 65 musical examples. 192 pages.

Alfred's Teach Yourself Keyboard Chords
Alfred's Teach Yourself Keyboard Chords

Author: Roger Edison

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781457444029

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Learn everything you need to know about keyboard chords and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Keyboard players of all ages can continue their journey to a lifetime of playing either acoustic or electronic keyboard. Beginning with a review of the fundamentals, you will find a helpful section on how to use this book as a self-teaching guide and chord dictionary, and a recap of basic music theory. You will then move right along to learning about basic, intermediate, and advanced chords, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your knowledge of music theory. The book features the following helpful resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Quick-find index * Abbreviations * Major scales chart * Master chart of all chords presented in the book Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Improvise at the Keyboard
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Improvise at the Keyboard

Author: Bert Konowitz

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781457410635

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Learn to improvise at the keyboard and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Students of all ages can continue their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will learn all about improvising in blues, rock and jazz styles. With its chord symbols, mini-music lessons and both original and traditional songs, this book will have you improvising right from the beginning! Improvisation is a skill that can be learned and one that every budding pianist should know. It allows the performer to musically express feelings and ideas and is an exciting skill for performing all styles of music. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

Keyboard Chord Chart
Keyboard Chord Chart

Author: Alfred Music

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 4

ISBN-13: 1457412888

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Now you can have over 100 of the most useful chords right at your fingertips. This chart gives you all the basic chords in every key. Each chord is shown in standard music notation and as an easy-to-read piano keyboard diagram. Fingerings are given for each chord. Also included is a clear description of inverting chords.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Jazz at the Keyboard
Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Jazz at the Keyboard

Author: Bert Konowitz

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1997-08

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780739000199

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Learn to play jazz at the keyboard and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Students of all ages can continue their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will learn all about jazz and blues scales, progressions, walking bass, latin jazz, jazz ballads and how to read from a fake book. You will gain insight by learning from jazz masters from every era---including swing, be-bop, jazz-rock, fusion and beyond. With its chords symbols, mini music lessons and modern jazz techniques, this book will allow you to become a jazz master in your own right. The accompanying CD features examples of the pieces in the book with background arrangements by a live jazz combo, a helpful resource for play-along and practice. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1
Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1

Author: Willard A. Palmer

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1457442116

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Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between concepts, the thorough explanation of chords and outstanding song material. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of music.

Teach Yourself to Play Accordion
Teach Yourself to Play Accordion

Author: Miriam Davidson

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739038345

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Filled with fun musical examples in a variety of styles, this book is perfect for absolute beginners and for experienced players who need a review! Teaches technique for both right and left hand, and features clear, easy-to-understand lessons and music theory in standard notation. Complete button chart included.