Cool Blues Piano/Keyboard Grooves
Cool Blues Piano/Keyboard Grooves

Author: Andrew D. Gordon

Publisher: A.D.G. Productions

Published:

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 1934163619

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“Cool Blues Piano-Keyboard Grooves” is a music instructional book written by internationally acclaimed author/musician Andrew D. Gordon. Andrew has written over 60 music educational books such as: “12 Bar Blues Bible”, “100 Ultimate Blues Riffs”, “60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind”, “The Bluesier Side Of Jazz”, “Ultimate Latin Riffs for Piano/Keyboards” available worldwide through music stores and internet sites either as music books or digital downloads. This book contains 44 Blues rhythm grooves recorded 4 times (twice at a slow tempo and twice at the normal tempo) that will enable the beginner/intermediate student to develop their Blues piano/keyboard skills through watching Andrew play the grooves in the video as well as seeing the music notation at the same time. Using this method with his students, Andrew has noticed that they are able to learn quickly as well as having a lot of fun learning. The grooves are in different keys and tempos based on the 12 Bar Blues tradition and cover a wide range of different Blues styles whether playing a Slow Blues, Funky Blues, Swing Blues, Boogie-Woogie, Rock Blues etc.

Berklee Instant Keyboard
Berklee Instant Keyboard

Author: Paul Schmeling

Publisher: Berklee PressPublications

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780634031410

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(Berklee Methods). This cool new keyboard method will have students of all ages jammin' right away! It features simple lessons to get you playing instantly, tips on playing and locking in with a bass player and rhythm section, and strategies to help you understand the keyboard and develop your own keyboard parts. Jam with the band in a variety of musical styles including rock, blues, country and funk on the accompanying CD.

First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano
First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1540071065

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(Easy Piano Songbook). Blues fans can get started playing their favorite tunes with this collection of 50 songs in easy piano format with lyrics. Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine * All Blues * Basin Street Blues * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Every Day I Have the Blues * Fever * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) * Kansas City * Night Train * Pride and Joy * Route 66 * St. Louis Blues * Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) * Sweet Home Chicago * The Thrill Is Gone * and more.

Piano Grooves
Piano Grooves

Author: Richard Niles

Publisher:

Published: 2021-12

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13:

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Keyboard Rhythms in Jazz, Pop, Funk, Latin, and More! 'Grooves' or rhythmic 'feels' are created by a composite rhythm of both hands. The listener must instantly know they are listening to funk or country or rock or a ballad. Acclaimed Composer/arranger Richard Niles has spent a lifetime writing for some of the most acclaimed artists in music (Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Pat Metheny). As an arranger in pop and jazz, Niles has to instantly create a groove and define a style with his piano parts. This book gives the keyboard player and the arranger a useful library of 123 short patterns, categorized by style. Whether you are writing an arrangement for Paul McCartney or playing a gig tonight with a cover band or just getting together for a jam, this book gives you what you need. And each pattern can be expanded in different ways, making the 122 become many more exercises.

Ultimate Blues Organ Riffs
Ultimate Blues Organ Riffs

Author: Andrew D. Gordon

Publisher: A.D.G. Productions

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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Due to the high demand of two of Andrew D. Gordon's blues piano/keyboard books, 100 Ultimate Blues Riffs and the 12 Bar Blues Bible, he has adapted examples from the two books along with new examples into a blues organ book and Ultimate Blues Organ Riffs is the result. There is an increased interest in playing the organ these days as many keyboard players are adding organ modules, organs, software etc., to their array of instruments. This book consists of 96 riffs, in many different keys, and covers a wide range of blues organ styles including Blues, Funk, Gospel, Jazz & Rock. The music notation consists of the right and left hand parts as well as a bass line. Although primarily written and recorded with the organ in mind, pianists and keyboard players will also find the material in this book very useful. All the 96 examples have been recorded twice, the first time with the organ right and left hand parts, guitar rhythm, bass and drums. The second time, has the rhythm guitar part, bass and drums so that the keyboard player can practice along with the rhythm tracks.

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1
Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1

Author: Martha Mier

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781457444111

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Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.

Best Beginner Blues Exercises For Piano/Keyboards
Best Beginner Blues Exercises For Piano/Keyboards

Author: Andrew D. Gordon

Publisher: A.D.G. Productions

Published: 2022-11-03

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1970178876

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Best Beginner Blues Exercises for Piano/Keyboards is a book authored by world renowned musician/educator/author Andrew D. Gordon. He has composed 25 Blues exercises.especially for the beginning pianist who is starting out on their journey into playing Blues piano, These Blues exercises have elements of Rock, Funk, Country, Boogie-Woogie, Gospel and Latin styles which Andrew has simplified to make them accessible to the Beginner student. The exercises are in the keys C, G, D, F, Am at slow to medium tempos. An explanation of the 12 Bar Blues progression is explained with audio files to listen to various 12 Bar Blues chord progressions. Each of the 25 exercises have been recorded twice, the 1st. time, the piano part with a rhythm backing track followed by a rhythm backing track to practice with that consists of 4 choruses of the 12 Bar Blues progression. The backing tracks will make the music come alive while you practice developing your musical skills.

The Art of Successful Rhythm Keyboard Playing
The Art of Successful Rhythm Keyboard Playing

Author: Andrew D. Gordon

Publisher: A.D.G. Productions

Published:

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 1882146360

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"The Art Of Successful Rhythm Piano/Keyboard Playing" by Andrew Gordon is for keyboardists and pianists that need a practical approach to play in various styles such as: Blues, Rock, Jazz, Latin, Gospel and Rhythm and Blues , whether accompanying a singer, solo instrumentalist or playing in a band. There are 19 different 36 measure examples showing many great ways of voicing chords and playing various rhythmic patterns. The recording consists of rhythm keyboard part, organ, bass and drums so that you can hear how the rhythm keyboard part is played in conjunction with the other instruments. Free downloadable audio mp3 files details inside the book. The London College of Music in the U.K. is currently using examples from "The Art of Successful Rhythm Keyboard Playing" in their jazz program as part of their recommended learning materials from grade 3 through grade 8.

100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves for Piano/Keyboards
100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves for Piano/Keyboards

Author: Andrew D. Gordon

Publisher: A.D.G. Productions

Published:

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 1934163635

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Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 60 music educational products, has previously written numerous books on funk keyboard styles such as: “60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind”, “Funky Organ Grooves”, “Outta Sight Funk & R&B Riffs For Piano/Keyboards” which have been well received by students, teachers and musicians all over the world. As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew’s, he has written this instructional book “100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves” based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG’s, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso. Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the keyboard part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, organ and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves minus the keyboard part so that you can practice along with the rhythm tracks adding up to over 5 hours of Play-A-Long tracks.

100 Ultimate Smooth Jazz Grooves for Piano/Keyboards
100 Ultimate Smooth Jazz Grooves for Piano/Keyboards

Author: Andrew D. Gordon

Publisher: A.D.G. Productions

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1970178922

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100 Ultimate Smooth Jazz Riffs for Piano/Keyboards Catalog No. ADG222 Author Andrew D. Gordon Publisher A.D.G. Productions With the continued worldwide success of the book series Ultra Smooth Jazz Grooves that I co-authored with sax player Frank Villafranca based on compositions that we wrote for our band The Super Groovers, I have now authored this series of Smooth Jazz books for the following instruments: Piano/Keyboards, Guitar/Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Tenor and Alto Saxes, Trumpet and Trombone. Smooth Jazz covers a wide variety of different styles and I have combined elements of Jazz, Rock, Pop, Blues, Latin, Gospel, Funk and R&B, Classical, Folk, New Age styles into the examples in the book. Smooth Jazz” is a genre of music that is predominately instrumental, usually very melodic in nature and in most cases features some jazz improvisation. and is usually performed at a medium tempo and tends to feature piano /keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, and guitar as the most common lead instruments playing the melody. Most Smooth Jazz is well produced and has memorable melodies over a backdrop of multiple tracks of rhythm instruments, keyboards, guitar, strings, synth pads, drums and percussion. Each riff has been recorded with the solo melodic instrument along with a rhythm backing track of guitar, keyboards/synths, bass, drums/percussion followed by just the backing tracks for you to practice with. Also included are backing tracks playing the chord progression through 10 times giving you extended time to practice your improvisational skills using the riffs in the book and developing them into your own style.