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.

The complete keyboard method - both of the Absolute Beginners keyboard tutor books together in one volume. Practical advice clear layout and a playalong CD gives you all you need to know from the first time you sit at akeyboard.

Learn how to play that piano or keyboard today. With this book you'll learn music notation chords riffs licks and scales syncopation and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes over 87 songs and examples available for download or streaming using the online audio access code printed in the book.

Beginners method for all ages offering a step by step easy approach to reading music for rock blues country folk and classical music. Includes a CD for accompaniment to exercises and songs.

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.

The Complete Guide with CD!-From the classic sounds of the '70s to modern progressive stylings this book and CD combination provides you with the theory and technique to play and compose in a multitude of prog rock styles. You'll learn how soloing techniques form rhythmic and metrical devices harmony and counterpoint all come together to make this style of rock the unique and exciting genre it is. Also included is an introduction to classic and contemporary keyboard instruments and sounds and how they can be used in different combinations to produce authentic-sounding keyboard parts. The accompanying CD features many of the examples covered in the book as well as sixcomplete progressive rock songs recorded by a real band.

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 melody rhythm keyboard part bass and drums so that you can hear how the rhythm keyboard part is played in conjunction with the other instruments. 

Instruction/Chord and Note Finder/Songs-This useful text contains a wealth of solos for portable electronic Keyboards reflecting a variety of musical styles. Each selection is presented in an easy-to-read format showing the melody note (with the note name inside thenotehead) song lyrics and chord symbols. In addition rhythm and voice (instrument) settings are suggested for each song. A special feature of this book is the inclusion of a unique electronic Keyboard chord chart andmelody note finder. It is our hope that this book will lead to many enjoyable musical moments on your Keyboard. Written for a 49-key instrument these tunes can be played on larger Keyboards electric and acoustic Pianos andOrgan as well.

8 rock classics that you can play while working through the FastTrack Keyboard Method. Songs are presented on one staff line using treble clef notation and melody & lyrics are included. Songs: Are You Gonna Be My Girl • Clocks • Dani California • Gives You Hell • Grenade • Home • 21 Guns • Use Somebody.