A Beginner's Guide To Improvisation - Dvd 2-David Cohen continues his expert ins...(+)
A Beginner's Guide To Improvisation - Dvd 2-David Cohen continues his expert instruction in blues piano taking you beyond the beginner's level and firmly into intermediate territory. Again the heart and soul of this lesson is in your ability to improvise and David gives you all the tools you'll need to make up your own solos completely by ear.Starting his lesson with various kinds of 'slow blues' the emotional and dramatic form that is the basis for so many great songs David demonstrates variations in the basic chord progression as well as an array of bass lines chord voicings turnarounds and familiar-sounding riffs.You'll then get the 'New Orleans Rumba' with its infectious rhythms and funk-based soundsmade famous by Professor Longhair Dr. John and many other Crescent City Players.
These two DVDs provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr...(+)
These two DVDs provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John) one of America's most brilliant and distinctive musical voices. This masterful piano player prodigious songwriter two-time Grammy Award winner and celebrated ambassador of New Orleans music demonstrates his remarkable instrumental technique discusses his influences and shares intriguing stories of a life in music.
Songwriting legend Donald Fagen analyses some of his best-known songs showing y...(+)
Songwriting legend Donald Fagen analyses some of his best-known songs showing you how to transform your song ideas into sophisticated Jazz/Rock arrangements. Three songs by Steely Dan plus two from his own Grammy-nominated album are dissected to show how altering the bassline and harmonic details of a standard Blues/Rn'B structure can transform the song into something more rich unusual and exciting. You will witness the development of progressively more complex pieces as the simplicities at the root of the song-constructions are revealed. With the help of Warren Bernhardt Fagen provides a unique masterclass that will transform your approach to songwriting.
New Orleans Style Made Easy 4-Sit down with piano master David Bennett Cohen for...(+)
New Orleans Style Made Easy 4-Sit down with piano master David Bennett Cohen for an essential lesson on New Orleans piano styles. Like a great Southern chef David shows you the exact recipe for combining blues gospel country and boogie-woogie to achieve a rich musical gumbo of sounds. David shows dozens of ideas you can use for soloing improvising and exploring the keyboard: Bass lines bluesy riffs hot arpeggios and the essential scales necessary to play in the New Orleans tradition. With Homespun?s ?piano cam? floating above the keyboard you?ll be able to see and follow exactly what David is playing. The old gospel song When The Saints Go Marching In is taught both in an up-tempoand a minor dirge-like version; Crawfish Royale uses 'second line' clave rhythm; Nobody Knows You When You?re Down and Out shows you how to deal with a more complicated chord progression; and the soulful Georgia On My Mind illustrates how to improvise over chord changes. This is a great lesson for anyone looking to learn the basics of New Orleans piano and American roots music.
Soloing And Performing-The third lesson of the series gives you the tools to cre...(+)
Soloing And Performing-The third lesson of the series gives you the tools to create scorching Jazz solos and the skills to get out there and play! Warren Bernhardt continues his in-depth study of Jazz fundamentals by introducing the concepts of soloing over familiar Jazz progressions. All aspects of improvisation are discussed including scales phrasing using chords in solos and working with typical harmonic structures. Bernhardt also discusses the skills and confidence required to prepare a song to perform with other musicians and tackles the pressures of getting into your first public improvisations.
This method is intended for pianists and other Keyboard players with the desire ...(+)
This method is intended for pianists and other Keyboard players with the desire to learn Latin music and other South American rhythms.You will begin with a review of basic harmony and discover arrangements typical of the different styles of Latin music as well as their musical applications.Regarding improvisation you will find simple explanations and appropriate examples and you will be provided with a solid introduction to the interpretation of the solos.From Samba to Bossa Nova Guarija Son Montuno the Cha Cha Cha Salsa and even the Blue-Bossa many different styles are covered in this book.The DVD video features examples to aid yourunderstanding while the audio CD contains many musical accompaniments over which you can play some of the styles taught in the lessons as well as practice freely.
Capture the sounds and styles of Fats Waller Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard...(+)
Capture the sounds and styles of Fats Waller Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard with this exciting and nostalgic tutorial. Bob Hoban guides you through a library of slides rolls shuffles licks and slurs in the inimitable 50s style. Includes advanced characteristic techniques such as pushed notes and power beginnings to really get you rocking like the best.
Bay area Boogie Woogie legend Mitch Woods presents a personal insight into the s...(+)
Bay area Boogie Woogie legend Mitch Woods presents a personal insight into the styles and techniques that make up the 'Rock-A-Boogie' Piano sound for beginners and advanced players alike.With a musical style that embraces R&B swing boogie woogie and early rock ‘n’ roll the modern master of the eighty-eights walks you through the essential chops and patterns of the genre. Showing both left and right hands in patient detail Mitch not only lays the rocking foundation for players of all standards but he also opens the door for future exploration.A fully notated booklet of examples is included.
Creative Techniques for Keyboards-A member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Be...(+)
Creative Techniques for Keyboards-A member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Bernie Worrell is a musical genius who has performed on over 300 records with artists such as Parliament The Pretenders Buddy Guy Buckethead Les Claypool Gov't Mule Albert King Keith Richards Dee-Lite Jack Bruce Talking Heads and many others. Learn how he uses Clavinet Organ Piano and strings to enhance his music.Bernie teaches you his groundbreaking techniques like bass line doubling repetitive themes with variations syncopated upbeat stabs octave jumps and staccato. He shows you how to build grooves layer sounds and apply them over progressions. See how he adds colour with effects like wah phaser flanger fuzz and much more! By the end of this program you'll be the funkiest keyboard player around!Features include: iPod-ready video free lifetime membership for online lesson support authored for Zone 0 and more. 2 DVDs 2 hours
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Dieses Lehrbuch ist ausschlieBlich dem Boogie-Woogie kurz Boogie genannt gewid...(+)
Dieses Lehrbuch ist ausschlieBlich dem Boogie-Woogie kurz Boogie genannt gewidÂmet. Es handelt sich hierbei um einen Klavierstil den man unter Tausenden erkennen kann. Er trat Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts in Erscheinung und hat bis heute nicht an Attraktivitat verloren; nach wie vor gibt es eine ganze Rei he von Pianisten die sich mit Begeisterung diesem Musikstil zuwenden. Um den Boogie am Klavier entspannt angehen zu konnen sind die Obungen in diesem Lehrbuch progressiv gestaffelt. Sie beinhalten Licks die fur diesen Musikstil kennzeichÂnend sind die lhre linke genauso wie lhre rechte Hand trainieren und aus vollstandigen Musikstucken bestehen. Jedes dieserStucke nimmt sich einer bestimmten Thematik an: einer ganz besonderen Technik einer charakteristischen Phrasierungsform eines gewissen Lick-Prototypen des in diesem Musikstil i.iblichen Timings oder aber improÂvisierter Variationen zu dem harmonischen Grundgeri.ist des Boogie-Woogie. Damit Sie alles ganz genau verstehen konnen Sie sich jede Obung auf der Video-DVD ansehen. Die Audio-CD ihrerseits bietet Ihnen die dazugehorigen Playalongs in zwei unterschiedlichen Tempi. Hierzu konnen Sie das eben Erlernte anwenden die hier vorgeschlagenen Stucke eini.iben oder auch denen nachempfundene eigene Kreationen ausprobieren.
For Solo or Group Playing - DVD Two-Using the Yamaha Disklavier® as a teachin...(+)
For Solo or Group Playing - DVD Two-Using the Yamaha Disklavier® as a teaching aide Andy analyzes three of his original compositions along with a brilliantly re-harmonized version of 'All The Things You Are ' in this second volume of his expert jazz Piano tuition series. He details scales modes voicings and chord progressions for the developing jazz pianist. Duo trio and quartet performances by top jazz artists illustrate Andy's unique arrangements.
Play a musical instrument just like the rock stars! All you need is the desire ...(+)
Play a musical instrument just like the rock stars! All you need is the desire to learn and the willingness to have some fun while you are doing it. UBSjr is an interactive learning experience that gets down to the basics fast! You set the pace. Practice along with someone who is learning just like you. In no time you will be on your way to playing like a star. With UBSjr learning will be fun. You will participate in lots of activities and exercises and even learn some songs. Your ability and progress will come naturally without ever feeling like you were being taught. Here are some of the important skills and information you'll pick up as part of this excitingprogram: Differences between keyboards and pianos Correct playing techniqueThe meaning of melody harmony and rhythm How fo find the beat Beginning notes Beginning chords and rhythms Various musical terms and symbols How to practice This DVD makes learning fun and easy with endless interactive features to acess bonus materials that reinforce key areas and give helpful tips. Bonus Educational Material: Keyboards vs. pianos Audio examples for exercises and songs Beginning music theory interactive Listening recommendations Performance applications Additional product previews Educational booklet included Getting to know the instruments DVD-ROM Features: Printable reference materials Practice worksheets and puzzles Bonus lessons Internet Connectivity Play-along audio tracks Note to parents: This program is designed to inspire younger students to use their creativity while developing a lifetime appreciation for music. They'll be proud of their accomplishment and so will you.
Een eenvoudig te volgen Pianomethode voor beginners. Behandelt noten lezen muzi...(+)
Een eenvoudig te volgen Pianomethode voor beginners. Behandelt noten lezen muzikale basisbegrippen vingertechnieken en het spelen van akkoorden met de linkerhand. Bevat een groot aantal bekende nummers inverschillende muziekstijlen. Geen voorkenni...
This method aims to introduce students to playing accompaniment on the Piano. In...(+)
This method aims to introduce students to playing accompaniment on the Piano. Instead of getting lost in long theoretical explanations El Acompanamiento En El Piano aims to help students to progress through playing music. Our motto: enjoy playing. Through several complete examples students will discover different techniques for accompaniment on the Piano learning musical notion the rules that must be respected and the rhythmic possibilities offered. The included DVD features each example allowing students to watch how they should be performed while the audio CD contains recordings to play along to.This method aims to introduce students to playing accompaniment on the Piano. Instead of getting lost in long theoretical explanations El Acompanamiento En El Piano aims to help students to progress through playing music. Our motto: enjoy playing. Through several complete examples students will discover different techniques for accompaniment on the Piano learning musical notion the rules that must be respected and the rhythmic possibilities offered. The included DVD features each example allowing students to watch how they should be performed while the audio CD contains recordings to play along to.
This book/DVD pack teaches expressive virtuosic and healthy piano technique fo...(+)
This book/DVD pack teaches expressive virtuosic and healthy piano technique for contemporary and classical styles. Through integrated written directions and video examples you will see exactly how to move your fingers wrists arms feet body and breath to achieve maximum expressive effect and technical facility. Developed by Berklee Piano Dept. Chair Stephany Tiernan as a continuation of the groundbreaking work of Mme. Margaret Chaloff thisapproach to piano technique has been used by thousands of pianists worldwide. The DVD demonstrates each technique in isolation and in the context of playing repertoire in jazz rock new age Latin and classical styles.
Cannata & Kennedy: Improvising And Soloing In The Pocket offers nine pieces from...(+)
Cannata & Kennedy: Improvising And Soloing In The Pocket offers nine pieces from Richie Cannata's self-titled CD in a variety of styles each clearly notated for melodies chords and scale forms. Each piece also has a theory worksheet for additional study.The included DVD professionally recorded in a state-of-the-art studio includes play-along tracks that let you 'sit in' with the best and a round-table discussion giving plenty of background and playing tips for each piece.Richie Cannata is a long-time saxophonist who has performed and recorded with stars such as Billy Joel. Sean Kennedy is a much-in-demand drummer who hasalso performed and recorded with the best. Together both Cannata and Kennedy will stretch your musical skills and guide you through the creative world of improvisation.
A great collection of 17 festive songs.Easy to sing and play quirky wacky Christ...(+)
A great collection of 17 festive songs.Easy to sing and play quirky wacky Christmas favourites specially arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar.Includes FREE Yule Log DVD. Turn your TV screen into a blazing log fire withfestive music and songs.
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