Alfred and the National Guitar Workshop offer the key to the art of good improvisation. An essential element of playing jazz improvising solos that are creative and well put together can be very intimidating. Easy Soloing for Jazz Keyboard proves that improv can be fun! Learn basic tools for making great authentic-sounding jazz solos like embellishing a tune's melody or chords. The ideal book for keyboardists with basic music knowledge but little improvisation experience this how-to guide is perfect for real life situations. Players from beginner to advanced will find everything they need; plus the included CD demonstrates all the examples in the book.

Level Two-This series of sacred solos includes favorite hymns gospel songs spirituals and sacred music from classical repertoire. The selections have been made to appeal to students of all ages and also with regard to popularity in many different churches. Some of the hymn tunes may be known with different titles and lyrics. Duet accompaniments offer many possibilities for recitals and Sunday school participation. The duets help provide valuable rhythmic training and ensemble experience. Duets are recommended for use at home as well as at the lesson. Level 2 includes: Allelujah - All Glory Laud and Honor - Crown Him with Many Crowns - He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - Hosanna LoudHosanna - How Great Thou Art - Jesus Shall Reign - Just As I Am - Kum Ba Yah - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Pachelbel's Canon - Swing Low Sweet Chariot.

John Thompson's Easy Piano Method: Part 1 provides a playful and easy-to-understand introduction to Piano for young beginners. The book comes bundled with a CD to make learning by listening simple.   This first volume of the popular American Piano method looks at the challenges that all Piano students have to face at the beginning and makes things easy and fun. Sight-reading is made simple by a clear presentation and focus on the five higher and lower tones starting from middle C. Whether it's practising technical exercises or learning new techniques young beginners will always be accompanied by funnycharacters that make learning much more child-friendly.

Written by experienced examiners and teachers each book in the Sight Reading Success series accurately reflects the style of the revised ABRSM tests so is the best possible resource to help students turn the dreaded sight-reading exam into a mere breeze. Uniquely each book is accompanied by a CD providing guidance through each test and demonstrating how it should sound (featuring Vocals by Kate Johnson and Piano by Harriet Power). These Sight Reading Success books are ideal for independent use by students of all ages.   These books are a simply excellent way for Piano students to be led through thefundamentals of sight-reading a hugely necessary skill for all players of Piano. This Grade 3 book will guide you through everything you might need in order to prepare for the exam from more advanced rhythms and tempos further key signatures shifting fingering and two notes on the same hand. Towards the end of the book as you get closer to Sight Reading Success  you are given lots of pieces that will allow you to practise everything you've learned so far. Not only this but the accompanying CD lets you hear how each piece is meant to be played so you can get it as perfect as possible.   Written by experienced examiners and teachers Sight Reading Success accurately reflects the style of the revised ABRSM tests. This also means that you will get some insider insight into the best ways to practise and prepare for the actual exam as well as what to expect at the time.   For the most efficient and effective preparation for the sight-reading exam Sight Reading Success For Piano Grade 3 is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to getting you that great grade in your forthcoming exam.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-The third book in a series of five books focusing on technical skills at the piano this book contains a series of musically engaging exercises and etudes that help students develop specific elementary level skills. The skills emphasized in the Warm-Ups are given a musical context in the Etudes that follow them. Each Warm-Up and Etude in the book has its own original accompaniment available on the included CD. Piano Technique Book 3 focuses on improving skills at the piano: hand position tone attention to silence different dynamic levels legato and staccato playing hands together playing in extended position playing chords using the sustain pedal changing positions and more!

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures - Level 1 continues the intervallic orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger position approach is presented here in a fresh musically appealing way.This lesson book organises materials into units which represent major concepts and skills and revises and reinforces concepts introduced earlier. The pieces represented in this book also cover a range of styles.This method truly brings a sense of adventure to learning the piano and encourages and motivates studentâ??s to learn with its diverse range of repertoire and resources. CD of backing tracks with orchestrations by Edwin McLean.

Après le premier volume consacré principalement aux premiers niveaux du piano et de la théorie, nous voici maintenant au début d?une nouvelle aventure. Ce second recueil va vous permettre de continuer votre progression avec un répertoire sur mesure de 30 morceaux et une nouvelle série de leçons et de conseils indispensables à votre formation. Le plaisir d?apprendre sera toujours à l?honneur avec des mélodies variées, des styles pour tous les goûts et des exercices techniques indispensables pour être de plus en plus à l?aise sur votre instrument préféré. A travers les 15 leçons et les 30 morceaux de tous styles pour tous les goûts, vous allez aimer apprendre le piano, sereinement, efficacement et surtout... Tout simplement. BONUS Les techniques d?accompagnements pour devenir un pianiste complet !

Teach Yourself To Play Piano Songs-Teach yourself to play your favourite songs on the Piano with this multi-media learning experience. Each arrangement includes a video lesson with tips and tricks music examples keyboard diagrams and interactive audio. The price of the book includes access to all of these online features. This volume features 10 rock favourites: Bennie And The Jets (Elton John) Centerfold (J. Geils Band) Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (Elton John) Hey Jude (The Beatles) Piano Man (Billy Joel) Ribbon In The Sky (Stevie Wonder) She's Always A Woman (Billy Joel) Steppin' Out (Joe Jackson) The Way It Is(Bruce Hornsby) and You Are So Beautiful (Joe Cocker).

Este libro es un método preparatorio para tocar el piano. Está especialmente diseñado para adultos y su objetivo es introducir al alumno de forma rápida pero rigurosa en el conocimiento de los elementos del estudio del piano. - Nueva edición de este famoso método de piano. - El curso de piano líder mundial para adultos. - Revisado y actualizado.

Quest???opera ha lo scopo di farvi scoprire e suonare diversi tipi di accompagnamenti per il pianoforte a base di accordi e di arpeggi. Comincerete con le ritmiche costituite da accordi 'placcati' e semi-arpeggiati in cui le due mani si completano in modo efficace sia al livello ritmico che armonico. Proseguirete con gli accompagnamenti in arpeggio suonati il più delle volte dalla mano destra e completati dalla sinistra che si occupa dei bassi. Infine una terza categoria di ritmiche vi darà l???occasione di utilizzare i rivolti (di 3 poi di 4 suoni) in modo da imparare ad ottimizzare gli spostamenti delle mani sulla tastiera. Ossia 56 accompagnamenti in tutto che costituisconoaltrettanti standard da utilizzare a piacimento in numerosissimi contesti musicali dalla canzone alla ballata pop passando per la musica di film. Accessibili all???inizio alla maggior parte dei pianisti questi accompagnamenti diventano progressivamente più evoluti man mano che si va avanti nel testo in modo da soddisfare ognuno. Sul disco dati allegato al metodo troverete tantissimi file audio e video. I video (mp4) presentano tramite l???immagine i numerosi accompagnamenti così come devono essere suonati mentre le registrazioni audio (mp3) propongono tutte le basi musicali corrispondenti con poi senza il pianoforte. Potrete in questo modo suonare le ritmiche proposte oppure sviluppare i vostri propri accompagnamenti ispirandovi agli esempi del metodo.

Nuestro libro presenta las bases claras y prácticas del estudio de los acordes en el piano. Este primer volumen dedicado a los acordes principales de tres o cuatro sonidos mayores menores y séptimos (may7 7 m7 y dim7) consta de numerosos ejemplos a la vez precisos pedagógicos y si embargo plenamente musicales que abren un camino a través de la armonía las secuencias de acordes el acompañamiento y la composición... Practicando los ejercicios propuestos al estudio Ud se va a familiarizar con la armonía progresando con prudencia a través del mundo flexible y variable de los acordes. Tendrá una ideamás precisa del tema y comprenderá por fin el misterio que rodea un toque musical... porque habrá estudiado parte de sus componentes. En la base de datos (audios mp3 y vídeos mp4) incluida en el libro encontrará la demostración en vídeo de todos los ejemplos tocados en el piano y también las múltiples grabaciones que le permitirán expresarse en los playbacks hechos para nuestro libro.