Contemporary Styles

For The Absolute Beginner-A terrific method for absolute beginners by acclaimed author Andrew D. Gordon. This book requires no previous knowledge and will guide you through the first stages of playing the Piano Keyboard or Synthesizer. There are many varied contemporary styles including the styles of Rock Blues Classical Jazz New Age Country Calypso and Boogie-Woogie. Learn to read music with helpful tips for memory Play independently with both hands Understand the theory behind major and minor scales Learn how to form Chords and about chord progressions. Also included is a CD of demonstrations and slower tempo version with drum track.

An introduction to favourite contemporary styles-Pianoworks - Popular Styles provides pianists with an introduction to the key musical styles of the last 100 years. Through 18 original pieces it captures the essential ingredients of blues gospel rock jazz and latin as well as neo-classicism minimalism and other popular classical styles.Carefully tailored for students of the Pianoworks series this book covers Book 2 and the final section of Book 1 while working equally well as a stand-alone repertoire resource.

Three pieces in this volume are set on the new London College of Music Jazz Piano Syllabus. This is a new book for pianists who like the jazz/gospel and contemporary styles. A great way to bridge the gap between the grades. Features 8 pieces in various styles including: Boogie Suzie - the clue is in the title - a lively boogie piece (grade 3/4) What a friend we have in Jesus - a contemporary gospel arrangement (grade 4/5) Just a moment - a contemporary piece with space for a short improvisation (grade 4/5) Waltz of the pearls - a short waltz (grade 3) Mondiglio march - a fun and lively contemporary piece (grade 3/4) Under the blossom tree - a contemporary yet melodic piece gentle and hypnotic. (grade 5/6).

Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear - Piano. Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear for Piano/Keyboards by Andrew Gordon is a compendium of 33 Contemporary Gospel riffs for piano and keyboard players to learn the art of Gospel stylings. There are also arrangements of some traditional Gospel songs including Amazing Grace and When The Saints Go Marching In showing how to incorporate the riffs in the book into these well known Gospel songs. Play in the styles of Ray Charles, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, and Andre Crouch and see how Blues, Jazz and other contemporary styles are associated with the Gospel sound. Customer Comment About This Book: Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear I love Gospel music, and so far with Andrew Gordon's books I haven't been disappointed. This book was no exception.

Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear- Organ. Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear for Organ by Andrew Gordon is a compendium of 33 Contemporary Gospel riffs for organists to learn the art of Gospel stylings. There are also arrangements of some traditional Gospel songs including Amazing Grace and When The Saints Go Marching In showing how to incorporate the riffs in the book into these well known Gospel songs. Play in the styles of Ray Charles, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, and Andre Crouch and see how Blues, Jazz and other contemporary styles are associated with the Gospel sound Customer Comment About This Book: Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear I love Gospel music, and so far with Andrew Gordon's books I haven't been disappointed. This book was no exception. And even though I thought

A Sequential Approach to Rhythm Reading-Here's a fun collection that makes rhythm reading a snap tap and a clap! This motivational classroom resource consists of over 60 rhythm drills and song rhythms beginning with the simplest patterns and progressing sequentiallyto more complex patterns. Included are 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 patterns with quarter eighth half and whole notes/rests. Syncopated rhythms tied notes sixteenth notes and dotted rhythms are also included for extra challenge inbuilding skills. The rhythm drills in the Book/Cassette or Book/CD Pak are reproducible for classroom use so your students can keep them in their folders for daily use or you can make posters or overhead transparencies forwhole-group practice. The book comes complete with teaching ideas extension suggestions and assessment strategies. Or for long-lasting value there is a Student Edition 5-Pak that can become part of your music library. Best ofall each exercise has its own contemporary backup track on the Cassette or CD. These professionally-produced tracks are orchestrated in a variety of contemporary styles and will make a terrific motivator for general musicclasses choirs or instrumental groups.Available: Book/Cassette Pak Book/CD Pak and Student Edition 5-Pak. For Grades 2-6.

'Bastien Piano Basics: Piano' is the main series of lesson books in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded logical learning sequence assures steady continual progress. Originalmusic by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop folk classical and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way. The gradualmulti-key approach takes students through all 12 keys 3 keys each in Levels 1 2 3 and 4. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory Performance and Technique. All in all a dynamic way to introduce studentsto the marvelous world of music! Level 3 presents relative minor scales (a and d) octaves minor key signatures major-minor triads primary chords in minor various bass styles triplets the chromatic scale and the kyesof D-flat A-flat and E-flat.

Perfect for bassists who have already started and are ready to take the next step into contemporary styles. Also for experiencd players who want to enhance their knowledge. Starting with a review of reading music this book explains the basics of music theory as it relates to being a great bass player with an easy step-by-step approach. Before you know it you'll be using major scales triads and 7th chords to create cool-sounding bass lines for the most important chord progressions all bassists need to know. Learn the basics of blues and funk styles to lock in with a drummer. Students teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough easy to use method.