Progressive Rock Keyboard

Progressive: Rock Keyboard Method teaches many of the chords licks riffs and rhythm parts used in modern rock and pop drawing on the roots of these styles.Chord and scale construction major and minorkeys and improvisation are also covered.

This Rock Keyboard method explains comping and soloing techniques in various music styles: - Classic rock - Pop Rock - Blues Rock - Southern Rock - Hard rock - Progressive Rock - Alternative Rock - Heavy Metal The CD included features a full band-keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums-so you can hear how your parts fit in with the total groove.

For Beginners-Progressive: Beginner Keyboard is an easy-to-follow Electronic Keyboard method for the complete beginner. This book CD and DVD set covers note reading finger technique using the automatic accompaniment function and playing chords with the left hand.You do not need any prior knowledge of music or the Keyboard to teach yourself using this easy-to-follow lesson-by-lesson method. Many well known songs in a variety of styles are featured.With Progressive: Beginner Keyboard you will learn:Important Keyboard notes scales and chords used by the world's best Keyboard players.Techniques for playing classicRock Pop Blues Folk and Classical songs and turnaround progressions.How to read all Keyboard sheet music and chord symbols to accompany yourself or play in a band.Tips and tricks that every Keyboard player should know.Shortcuts to get the most from practice sessions and learn faster.Features include:10 easy Keyboard lessons just like having a personal teacher.40+ examples all important Keyboard notes 48 chords and easy Keyboard scales.Classic Rock Pop Blues Folk and Classical songs.Easy-to-read Keyboard music and chord diagrams.Suitable for all types of Keyboards.

The Complete Guide with CD!-Learn what goes into mixing the power and drive of rock music with the artistic elements of jazz improvisation in this comprehensive book and CD package. This instructional tool delves into scales and modes and how they can be used with various chord progressions to develop the best in soloing chops. The book also provides an introduction to rhythmic comping styles and chord voicing providing the player with the skills needed to really groove. The accompanying CD features 94 tracks with both solo keyboard and full-band arrangements demonstrating many of the examples in the book.

Keyboard Ensemble Pieces-The five volumes of Keyboards Together provides a wealth of enjoyable repertoire for Keyboard players. Containing arrangements and original pieces in two three and four parts they are perfect for classroom use as well as for smaller groups. Original pieces and arrangements of popular tunes. Wide range of styles including rock Latin country jazz pop and dance music. Excellent teaching material for the developing Keyboard group. Five progressively graded volumes. All pieces selected for the Associated Board's Music Medals. Music Medals are assessments and teaching resources that introduce essential musical skills andencourage playing together. Five Medals - Copper Bronze Silver Gold and Platinum - provide goals and celebrate achievement. Copper and Bronze are for beginners Silver Gold and Platinum reward further musical progress. Music Medals assessments cover the following activities: Playing together. Playing solo Musicianship skills.

Keyboard Ensemble Pieces-The five volumes of Keyboards Together provides a wealth of enjoyable repertoire for Keyboard players. Containing arrangements and original pieces in two three and four parts they are perfect for classroom use as well as for smaller groups. Original pieces and arrangements of popular tunes. Wide range of styles including rock Latin country jazz pop and dance music. Excellent teaching material for the developing Keyboard group. Five progressively graded volumes. All pieces selected for the Associated Board's Music Medals. Music Medals are assessments and teaching resources that introduce essential musical skills andencourage playing together. Five Medals - Copper Bronze Silver Gold and Platinum - provide goals and celebrate achievement. Copper and Bronze are for beginners Silver Gold and Platinum reward further musical progress. Music Medals assessments cover the following activities: Playing together. Playing solo Musicianship skills.

Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves by Andrew D. Gordon will give you an insight into how keyboardists play rhythm Keyboard grooves in many different styles of contemporary music such as: Pop Rock Blues Jazz Funk R&B Latin Gospel New Age Reggae Calypso. Each of the 21 grooves is broken down into patterns ranging from 3 up to 16 with over 150 patterns in total. Each groove uses a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music and generally starts off with a simplified pattern and as you progress through the groove the patterns become more complex both rhythmically and harmonically.The CD that accompaniesthis book contains all the patterns that are notated in the book. Each pattern is recorded twice 1st. with the Keyboard rhythm part playing along with a rhythm section of Organ Guitar Bass and Drums and in certain grooves percussion 2nd. the rhythm section without the piano rhythm part so you can practice along. Also there are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 21 grooves contained on the CD that can be accessed from a computer enabling you to practice each groove and pattern for an extended period of time. The play-a-long mp3 files gives you the ability to either practice the rhythm patterns notated in the book in whatever order you prefer as well as the possibility of creating your own rhythm patterns. MIDI files are also included on the CD.This book is being used by Andrew to teach Keyboard students in his 'Keyboard Groove Lab' at Cornel School of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles.

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

Starter Series DVD-Filled with rock solid information from beginning to end this intermediate-level DVD helps keyboard players build a stronger foundation covering essential concepts such as: the circle of fifths inversions passing tones and triads scales and chords chord progressions improvising melodies soloing and more!Includes a jam session with a live band playing in rock blues and funk styles and a detailed booklet showing all examples in standard notation.

The Method For a New Generation-Designed for piano or electric keyboard learn the essential techniques knowledge and everything you need to start playing now! Start with proper posture and hand position for comfortable playing. Next follow a gradual andprogressive learning path to read music notation rhythm timing and how they are used to play songs. Techniques are demonstrated with audio play along backing tracks. Use quizzes to help reinforce new concepts and gauge yourprogress. Whether you are learning on your own or with an instructor this compressive book is a great place to start your musical journey!This step-by step-course has 60 pages of lessons and can be used with a teacher orself-guided. Includes: CD with backing tracks you practice with lifetime web membership for 24/7 lesson support. Also includes a quiz system that helps you track your progress digital version you get when you register forsupport at the web site and much more.

This unique book is a tutorial reference book songbook and dictionary all in one. It’s fun and easy to understand with plenty of informative tips therefore well-suited to beginners and novices who wish to get the most out of their Keyboard. Split into 12 progressive sections it covers practically everything you need to know about Keyboards such as intervals dominant and subdominant chains all scales riffs licks phrases patterns intros and endings. Moreover you’ll learn everything about improvisation arranging and composing in Blues Rock Pop and Jazz. Finally various special Keyboard voicings programming Drum computers and MIDI make this book an invaluableencyclopedia.

Progressive: Keyboard For Adults is an indispensable self-teaching learning and reference manual designed for the adult beginner.This set features 29 full color step-by-step lessons covering manydifferent styles. 2 DVDs 1 CD and 1 DVD-ROM with over 332 audio and 172 video files to download to your PC Mac iPod or MP3 player are included. No prior knowledge of music or the Keyboard is needed to learn with thismethod.Progressive: Keyboard For Adults contains all the important melody accompaniment and soloing techniques used by the world's best Keyboard players as well as basic music theory.Many well-knownpop rock folk and blues songs are featured alongside lots of tips shortcuts and tricks to help you learn faster. A free Keyboard chart is also included.

Keyboard Lesson Goldmine Series-Perfect for Keyboard students who want to expand their knowledge the Keyboard Lesson Goldmine series contains four books: Blues Country Jazz and Rock. 100 Rock Lessons explains chords scales and progressions; comping basics; bass lines and right-hand fills; electronic Keyboards; recording tips and much more. Each volume features 100 individual modules that cover a giant array of topics. Each lesson includes detailed instructions with playing examples. You'll also get extremely useful tips and more to reinforce your learning experience plus two audio CDs featuring performance demos of all the examples in the book.