The Crash Course: Keyboard is a tuition method designed to allow you to learn the Keyboard in just 8 weeks. This fast-track guide will help you develop technique and style on the Keyboard, taking you from novice to competent performer day-by-day. The included audio download features demonstrations of every exercise.Crash Course Keyboard requires a commitment to learning, but features daily lessons, end-of-week tests and demonstration audio to turn your dream of playing the Keyboard into reality in the shortest possible time. Using the book and audio download, you'll develop good Keyboard technique, learn to read notation and chord symbols and understand music theory. As you progress through the days and weeks, you'll begin to play tunes, bass lines and riffs, before improvising and eventually being able to play a range of styles, from blues and jazz to rock and reggae.The Crash Course series condenses many years of learning into an eight week schedule, allowing you to learn the most fundamental parts of the Keyboard in just two months. Each day of each week is logically structured so that you learn the basics through all the key concepts in the most ordered way possible. The accompanying audio download gives you instant online access to matching audio demonstrations of all the exercises, so that you can hear exactly how things should sound, before nailing it yourself.The author, David Mitchell, is an experienced music educator and musician, who has also included a helpful introductory section, where he details what to expect from the Crash Course Keyboard, as well as a brief note on the capabilities of the Keyboard, how to practise effectively and a quick guide to notation, ensuring that even absolute beginners can get started on the instrument with this course.If you are looking for a way to learn the Keyboard but feel like you're too busy during the day, or don't have the motivation to devote so much time to practising, Crash Course Keyboard is for you. By devoting a set amount of time per day to learning, you will progress quickly while the incentive to play will not decrease. In just two months, your playing could be up to a standard you're proud of. / Clavier

Fifteen huge hits from the Broadway and The West End have been specially arranged for the Keyboard beginner so that you can impress your friends and capture the magic of your favourite shows. Whether it's Phantom Of TheOpera The Sound Of Music or The Rocky Horror Show you'll have no problems getting your hands around the chords and melodies.Each song features complete lyrics all the chord diagrams you'll need and aguide to the best fingering for each chord. There are even some helpful suggestions concerning choice of voice tempo and accompaniment.There's no easier and more satisfying way to really get to grips with the ElectronicKeyboard than by learning the songs you know and love!

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspirnig musicians take their first steps toward experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both Step One and Two of Rock Guitar together for the first timeon DVD. Step One features David Garfield who illustrates the Blues form dominant 7th chords how to select sounds and create parts rock 'n' roll style and others topics vital to the working musician. Alsoincludes performances by an outstanding band to show every teaching tip in action. Step Two features minor 7th chords the Dorian Mode musicianship and playing in a band improvisation and much more. You willeffectively learn the skills and sounds needed to handle any rock situation! Special Features include: Bonus Performance featuring Chick Corea and T.Lavitz Minor Scales Video TipAdditional Product Previews Interactive Menus Internet Connectivity

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 Keyboard From The Beginning: Songbook is a fantastic collection of favourite songs specially chosen for primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument. The Keyboard From TheBeginning series is an ideal introduction to the instrument and this Songbook is a great companion selection of tunes that follow the same format ideal for those working through the bestsellingmethod.   If you've been working through the Keyboard From The Beginning book this songbook will be familiar to you with a similar structure and introduction of new skills and techniquesas you progress through the book. This is a selection of well-loved songs as well as classical favourites that have been notated with simplified arrangements and annotated with fingering guides ensuring you start making greatmusic no matter how much of a beginner you are.   Beginning with very simple tunes for one hand like Jingle Bells When The Saints Go Marching In and Skip To My Lou the book progressesto songs that can be swiftly mastered with both hands such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Swing Low Sweet Chariot and culminating with Spring (from 'The Four Seasons'). Not only has this Keyboard FromThe Beginning Songbook been designed as an ideal complement to the tuition method the songs contained within are matched to different techniques so it will simultaneously build musical technique and construct anexciting repertoire for the student.    As the pupil progresses through this book they will be introduced to techniques like shifting hand positions flats legato rests the pentatonic scales and different chords. Lyrics are included for most songs in the first part of this Beginner's Songbook  helping students with their rhythm as they progress to playing with an independent right and left hand.

This songbook contains a selection of some of the most popular classical pieces. It is carefully structured according to the level of difficulty. It can be combined with almost any Keyboard method on the market or used as a stand-alone songbook. Each song features standard notation fingering suggestions chord diagrams and even information on automation and factory presets. The appendix contains helpful advice on how to practice explanations on some of the most important symbols in tempo and expression notation and an index of the essential terms and chords in ?single finger mode? making this book a great learning tool for all Keyboard players.

A great introduction to the world of Keyboard. Explains how to play major minor and seventh chords and five-finger position melodies. Learn to read music with easy to understand music theory including note values scales accidentals major and minor key signatures staccato and legato. Play along with the high quality backing tracks which feature contemporary and well-known melodies in a variety of styles including Folk World Music Classical andthe 12-Bar Blues.

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.

45 film themes and songs specially arranged for easy keyboard with background notes and performance tips. Includes themes from classic and modern film's most popular soundtracks including Skyfall Beauty And TheBeast Singin' In The Rain and many more. As well as the printed score this book is supported by SoundWise: SoundCheck powered by Match My Sound: this innovative technologylistens to you play and gives you instant feedback on your performance and advice on how to improve. eBook: a digital edition of your music to read on any device.

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.