Progressive Rock Keyboard: Keyboard: Instrumental Tutor

Keyboard From The Beginning is a practical teaching method for younger students who are just starting to learn the instrument. Ideal for 6- to 12-year-olds, this introduction to playing the Keyboard or Piano uses a mix of original and favourite melodies, as well as fun pictures, to get pupils making music from their very first lesson.Keyboard From The Beginning uses a enjoyable melodies to introduce different techniques and principles, guiding young students in the beginning of their Keyboard-playing career. No previous musical knowledge or experience is necessary, this book will take students from the absolute beginning to playing their first fun tunes with ease. Using over 30 enjoyable and simple tunes, this book will allow young beginners to express their musicality at the same time as learning the basics of playing. With timeless tunes like Au Clair De La Lune, This Old Man, London Bridge and Ode To Joy, children will learn to play these simple melodies while at the same time learning new notes and techniques like different time signatures, rests, dotted rhythms and even scales and chords. As the book progresses, new techniques are introduced, providing a structured and logical course, making this an ideal book for students to work from either on their own or as part of a larger group. The book is accompanied by a unique download card, giving instant online access to audio downloads of demonstrations and backing tracks. Pupils will be able to hear how each tune should sound, before playing it along with a professional recording. Fun images throughout make this a hugely fun and enjoyable book to introduce young beginners to the joys of playing the Keyboard.Keyboard From The Beginning is a brilliant way for young pupils with no previous musical experience to learn to play the Keyboard. Musical melodies, easy-to-understand lessons and colourful images combine to create a Keyboard method that will keep children interested and start them on their way towards becoming proficient keyboardists. / Clavier

Learn fun rock and country solos to supplement your piano lessons! Rock and Country Masters for Piano is a wonderful supplement to the student-level piano repertoire. It introduces you to colorful, fun-to-play pieces in a variety of rock and country styles. Take a guided tour through the important styles of the rock and country masters. You'll learn how they get their unique sound---while progressively arranged, original compositions give you a chance to try out these styles on your own. Accompanying every piece are listening suggestions, a biography of the artist who inspired it, and specially tailored preparatory exercises. Rock and Country Masters for Piano is recommended for students age 12 and older, but younger musicians can enjoy playing the pieces under the guidance of a teacher. The included CD demonstrates all the examples and allows you to play along (with solo keyboard or full band).* Perfect for curious piano students and self-learners* A great supplement to piano lessons * For both young and adult learners * Correlates with Alfred Music's best selling piano methods Each solo piano piece in the Masters for Piano series correlates to pages in Alfred's Complete Methods---such as Beginning, Intermediate, and Mastering Rock Keyboard---as well as Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course and Alfred's Basic Adult Piano All-in-One Course. / Piano

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.

Des standards des années 1970 au style progressif moderne, cette combination livre et CD vous donne toute la théorie et la technique pour jouer et composer dans une multitude de styles. Vous apprend les techniques de solo, la forme, le rythme, la métrique, les harmonies, qui sont tous rassemblés vous permettant d'atteindre une expérience unique et excitant dans son genre. une introduction sur les instruments et les sons des claviers d'hier et d'aujourd'hui, les différentes façons dont on peut les utiliser afin de produire des sons variés. Le Cd qui accompagne le livre propose de nombreux exemples cités dans le livre, ainsi que 6 chansons de rock progressif enregistrées par un groupe professionnel. / Clavier / 105 pages / Partition + Cd

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.

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.

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