Upon completion of this book, you will be able to play from popular piano sheet music and lead sheets, and be ready to play in a band! Alfred Music's exclusive TNT 2 software lets you customize the audio tracks for practice. Use it to slow down tracks, isolate and loop parts, and change tempos and keys. Features: *The easiest way to learn to play rock keyboard *Step-by-step explanation on how to read music *Learn basics like how to sit at the keyboard and proper hand position *Easy-to-understand approach to scales and chords *Music examples in the style of Billy Joel, The Kingsmen, Coldplay, Ben Folds Five, and more.*Essential chord chart with all the major and minor chords for the right hand / Clavier

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.

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

and Technical Work - Grade 3-This book contains everything needed to prepare for the performance and technical work components of a Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 3 exam in 2019-2022. All pieces have been composed or arranged specifically for the keyboard and encompass a wide range of styles ? from classical favourites to TV film or show themes. The ?own interpretation? piece allows the candidate to create a personal arrangement choosing their own voices style keyboard functions and interpretation. Also included are the scales chord knowledge and exercises that form the technical work component of the exam. Demonstration recordings can be downloaded free. Thisseries provides progressive steps in performance and keyboard functions for all electronic keyboard students whether preparing for a Trinity exam or studying on another path.

and Technical Work - Grade 2-This book contains everything needed to prepare for the performance and technical work components of a Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 2 exam in 2019-2022. All pieces have been composed or arranged specifically for the keyboard and encompass a wide range of styles ? from classical favourites to TV film or show themes. The ?own interpretation? piece allows the candidate to create a personal arrangement choosing their own voices style keyboard functions and interpretation. Also included are the scales chord knowledge and exercises that form the technical work component of the exam. Demonstration recordings can be downloaded free. Thisseries provides progressive steps in performance and keyboard functions for all electronic keyboard students whether preparing for a Trinity exam or studying on another path.

and Technical Work - Grade 4-This book contains everything needed to prepare for the performance and technical work components of a Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 4 exam in 2019-2022. All pieces have been composed or arranged specifically for the keyboard and encompass a wide range of styles ? from classical favourites to TV film or show themes. The ?own interpretation? piece allows the candidate to create a personal arrangement choosing their own voices style keyboard functions and interpretation. Also included are the scales chord knowledge and exercises that form the technical work component of the exam. Demonstration recordings can be downloaded free. Thisseries provides progressive steps in performance and keyboard functions for all electronic keyboard students whether preparing for a Trinity exam or studying on another path.

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.

and Technical Work - Grade 1-This book contains everything needed to prepare for the performance and technical work components of a Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 1 exam in 2019-2022. All pieces have been composed or arranged specifically for the keyboard and encompass a wide range of styles ? from classical favourites to TV film or show themes. The ?own interpretation? piece allows the candidate to create a personal arrangement choosing their own voices style keyboard functions and interpretation. Also included are the scales chord knowledge and exercises that form the technical work component of the exam. Demonstration recordings can be downloaded free. Thisseries provides progressive steps in performance and keyboard functions for all electronic keyboard students whether preparing for a Trinity exam or studying on another path.