This DVD presents an informative and organized approach to rhythm improvisation and blues. Exercises and demonstrations enhance the learning experience. Includes: playing in time sight-reading rhythms basic rhythms and their permutations rushing and dragging an innovative approach to the basics of improvisation the blues and basic blues forms. Intermediate level. 56 minutes.

Con no menos de 25 toques reggae y ska para piano y otros teclados nuestro método le permitirá pasarlo bien durante un buen rato pero no sólo??? En efecto se trata de aprender tocando de progresar disfrutando y nuestros toques lepermitirán también descubrir y trabajar todas las técnicas que contribuyen a crear unos buenos acompañamientos en el estilo??? y en particular ¡el famoso ???skank???! Y por último inspirándose en los mayores artistas y teclistas deayer y de hoy (The Skatalites Bob Marley / The Wailers UB40 Madness The Specials Jimmy Cliff Alpha Blondy Burning Spear Peter Tosh...) dichos 25 toques le brindarán un amplio panorama de los estilos reggae y ska en elteclado. En el disco incluido en el método Ud encontrará varios ficheros audios y vídeos. Los vídeos (mp4) presentan en imágenes los 25 toques tales como uno debe tocarlos a velocidad normal y luego más lenta. Las grabacionesaudio (mp3) por su parte presentan los playbacks correspondientes aquí también en dos aires diferentes. Ud podrá tocar los toques propuestos al estudio o aprovechar para desarrollar libremente sus propias ideas deacompañamiento en el estilo.

The essential syllabus for the aspiring keyboardist. Keyboard Grade 5 will provide you with everything you need for your Grade 5 exam including a diverse range of repertoire a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of professionally recorded backing tracks and audio examples. Six iconic tracks Fact Files: band and artist bios Performance Notes: in-depth guidance for every track Technical exercises and supporting tests Downloadable audio: easily accessible digital audio

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.

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.

If you can play Piano or Keyboard and want to improve your skills this comprehensive method will teach you how. Whether you are into jazz pop blues standards show tunes or all of the above you will become a better player with this method! Carefully organised so that new ideas are introduced in a gradual manner. Step-by-step instructions to unlock the secrets of chord building. Left-handed accompaniments.

Numerosi sono coloro che vorrebbero attingere alla composizione ma che non se ne sentono capaci. Numerosi sono quelli che già compongono ma con la sensazione di girare sempre intorno alle stesse idee. Numerosi sono coloro che hanno provato quest?arte sottile ma senza successo! E poi ci sono quelli che hanno semplicemente voglia d?iniziarsi alla composizione. Allora ecco un metodo efficace che metterà tutti quanti sulla strada giusta. Avanzerete progressivamente passo dopo passo in modo da ben assimilare le nozioni essenziali.Comincerete scoprendo quali sono gli accordi che suonano bene tra di loro come concatenarliintelligentemente seguire cadenze specifiche costruire la struttura di un brano arricchire i giri armonici utilizzare la modulazione armonizzare una melodia con diversi tipi di accordi costruire una melodia su un giro specifico cambiare tonalità nel corso di un brano? in diversi stili musicali. Il CD da parte sua sarà un supporto indispensabile che vi fornisce degli esempi di composizione (giri di accordi cadenze melodie ecc.) nonché le basi musicali necessarie per applicare le proprie conoscenze. Inutile avere 10 anni di pianoforte per lanciarsi nella composizione? Con questo metodo lentamente ma sicuramente il successo è garantito!

A supplement to Alfred's Basic Piano Library, this series is designed for students and teachers with limited or no experience in jazz and rock music styles. Perfect for individuals and group instruction and playable on both acoustic and electronic keyboards.