Keyboard for the Absolute Beginner

Keyboard for the Absolute Beginner

Author: Michael Rodman

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2004-08

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780739033937

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The easiest way to get from point A to G-sharp. The music lover who has never sat down at a keyboard will be playing easy songs immediately, learning notes, rhythm, time signatures, key signatures, fingerings and more. Michael Rodman's humorous, encouraging style will motivate even the most casual hobbyist to learn.


Intro to Rock Keyboard

Intro to Rock Keyboard

Author: Vinnie Martucci

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1997-05

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13:

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If you know the basics of playing keyboard and have wanted to learn to play rock, than this is the book for you. Examples are given in the styles of the great masters. Step-by-step explanations of theory are given to help you improvise. Complete songs are included to reinforce new concepts. This easy approach to playing rock is a perfect addition to traditional piano lessons or great to use on your own. The great-sounding recording demonstrates all the examples and gives you a chance to play along.


Mastering Rock Keyboard

Mastering Rock Keyboard

Author: Sheila Romeo

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780882849829

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Develop the monster-chops of a great rock keyboardist with this conclusion to the only real, step-by-step rock keyboard method available today. Starting with a quick review of music fundamentals and theory, this book moves directly into advanced techniques and counterpoint exercises. Learn the concepts and techniques used by the great progressive rock keyboard virtuosos. Other topics include odd meters, modal interchange, rhythm and groove and the roles of the keyboard player in a rhythm section. Loaded with virtuosic, dazzling rock keyboard pieces to learn, this is a major step forward in the field of rock keyboard instruction. The CD demonstrates examples and offers opportunities to play along.


Complete Jazz Keyboard Method

Complete Jazz Keyboard Method

Author: Noah Baerman

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1998-02

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780882849133

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The conclusion to this jazz method starts with a review of concepts from Intermediate Jazz Keyboard and quickly moves on to more advanced concepts of chord voicings, modal soloing, substitution, reharmonization, modes of the minor scales, diminished and whole-tone scales, walking bass, stride piano technique, non-diatonic progressions and much more. The perfect launching pad for a lifetime of discovery and joy of playing music, this is an essential vehicle for any keyboardist's journey into jazz. The CD includes examples and opportunities to play along.


Beginning Blues Keyboard

Beginning Blues Keyboard

Author: Tricia Woods

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739033975

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"This book is about understanding the blues and putting the blues on the keyboard." -- Introduction, p. 5.


Reading Lead Sheets for Keyboard

Reading Lead Sheets for Keyboard

Author: Jon Dryden

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739011218

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All keyboard players, hobbyists and pros alike, can have instant access to the music they want to play if they can read lead sheets. This comprehensive manual teaches everything you need to know to become proficient at interpreting this common form of writing songs. You'll learn what the symbols in lead sheets mean and what to do when you see them. This includes the theoretical, technical, rhythmic and improvisational concepts you need to know to create accompaniments on the spot. A must have for any contemporary keyboardist.


Complete Blues Keyboard Method

Complete Blues Keyboard Method

Author: Tricia Woods

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1999-02

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780882849386

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Anyone with basic keyboard skills (equivalent to Alfred's Basic Piano, Lesson Book 2) can dig right in and begin learning blues right away. Learn what it takes to create the distinctive sound of the blues, including basic chords and scales, blues melodies, improvisation, turnarounds and intros. Other topics include the 12-bar blues form, walking bass and playing in a band. Full of fun blues tunes to play, Beginning Blues Keyboard provides a step-by-step enjoyable way to learn the blues. 96 pages.


30-Day Keyboard Workout

30-Day Keyboard Workout

Author: Tom Brislin

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1999-11

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780739002308

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Start off your daily practice routine right with this fun collection of new and classic keyboard exercises. This versatile book includes warm-ups, chord exercises, single-note exercises, scales and more. You will gain the strength and dexterity necessary to meet the physical demands needed to play piano, organ, or any other keyboard instrument. Don't let another day go by without this perfect addition to your library.