Book/DVD set. Specially priced set is the next best thing to having a private teacher. Simple instruction in the basics. Covers: posture, basics of reading music, chords, dynamics, more. Styles include blues, rock, classical and folk. 48 pp
20-22662
$14.95
BEST OF BLUES PIANO
by Todd Lowry
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Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of the piano styles and techniques of the blues piano masters that uses their actual licks. 14 songs: "Big Chief" (Professor Longhair), "Blueberry Hill" (Fats Domino), "(The Original) Boogie Woogie" (Pinetop Smith), "Caldonia" (Pinetop Perkins), "Confessin' the Blues" (Jay McShann), "Everyday I Have the Blues" (Memphis Slim), "Honky Tonk Train Blues" (Meade "Lux" Lewis), "The Pearls" (Jelly Roll Morton), "Tipitina" (Dr. John), more. 51 pp.
49-695841
$19.95
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CHORD MELODY METHOD FOR ACCORDION AND OTHER KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS
by Gary Dahl
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Book/CD set. Quickly learn all of the chords used in today's music and apply their harmonic applications to any lead sheet. Possess the ability to develop and compose a professional-sounding arrangement on the spot while improvising confidently as needed! Become proficient in 6 to 12 months and experience a dramatic improvement in all areas of musicianship. Intermediate. 55 pp.
02-97343BCD
$19.95
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CLASSIC HAMMOND ORGAN - KNOW THE PLAYERS, PLAY THE MUSIC
by Steve Lodder
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Book/CD pack. A hands-on history and tutorial on one of the greatest keyboards ever. Professional session player Steve Lodder explores the history of this enduringly popular instrument and examines some of the best performers to get their hands on the twin manuals. Features analysis of the styles of Jimmy Smith, Rick Wakeman, Jon Lord, and Keith Emerson among others; and expert instruction on a variety of Hammond exercises designed to get you playing in the style of the greats. Hardcover, lay-flat spiral-bounding. 160 pp.
49-331930
$24.95
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COUNTRY PIANO
by Mark Harrison
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Book/CD pack. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, tools and tricks used by the pros to get that authentic country sound. Covers: scales and chords, walkup and walkdown patterns, comping in traditional and modern country, bluegrass arpeggio styles, Nashville "fretted piano" techniques, country-blues licks and patterns, more, plus seven complete tunes to jam on. 76 pp.
49-311052
$17.95
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DR. JOHN TEACHES NEW ORLEANS PIANO AND THE ROOTS OF ROCK
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Book/4 CD pack. Guides you through lead and rhythm styles, right-hand improvisation, walking basses, turnarounds and the styles of great pianists: Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and others. You'll learn the feel of the New Orleans and Mississippi Delta styles, as well as how to play with a drummer, how to make a band swing, song accompaniment, more. "Texas Boogie," "Big Chief," "Whirlaway," "St. James Infirmary," "Waltz For Mom," "Box Car Boogie," "Big Mac," "Louisiana Lullaby," more. Intermediate/advanced. Comb-bound. 80 pp.
300-564
$44.95
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GOSPEL PIANO
by Kurt Cowling
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Book/CD pack. Provides you with the tools needed to play in a variety of authentic gospel styles. Learn the nuances involved in achieving that authentic Gospel sound through a study of rhythmic devices, grooves, melodic and harmonic techniques, and formal design. The CD features over 90 tracks, including piano examples as well as a full gospel band to help capture the true flavor of the style. Intermediate. 80 pp.
on order, expected arrival date 10/17/08
49-311327
$17.95
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HAMMOND ORGAN COMPLETE - TUNES, TONES AND TECHNIQUES FOR DRAWBAR KEYBOARDS
by Dave Limina
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Book/CD pack. The secret to creating funky sizzles and classic Hammond sounds is mastering the combined use of the drawbars, expression pedal, and the Leslie speaker speed switch. This guide takes you step-by-step through the techniques of playing the drawbar organ, one skill at a time. Learn to: play gospel, R&B, jazz, blues, funk and rock; achieve fantastic special effects; understand all the parts of the organ and how to use them; more. CD includes 21 exercises, plus performance demos of 8 songs, with minus-organ versions so you can jam along. 122 pp.
49-449479
$24.95
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POCKETBOOK - ELECTRIC KEYBOARD: INSTRUCTION / CHORD & NOTE FINDER / SONGS
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Little (3.5" by 5") book packed with useful basics. Contains a wealth of solos for portable electronic keyboard in a variety of musical styles. The format shows the melody note, lyrics and chord symbols along with registration and voicing suggestions for each song. With unique electronic keyboard chord chart and melody note finder. 32 pp.
02-94335
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$0.15
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTRY KEYBOARD METHOD
by Peter Gelling
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Book/CD set. Includes lessons on left hand accompaniment techniques such as alternating bass notes and bass runs, two handed accompaniment techniques, country melody playing and special country effects. All you need to play in a band, accompany a vocalist or play solo. Beginner to intermediate. 70 pp.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
571-69081
$16.95
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TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY PIANO
by Palmer, Palmer & Manus
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For beginners with no prior musical training. This step-by-step approach teaches the entire keyboard. Features: rhythms made simple, letter-notes that make reading music easier, how to form important chords, finger aerobics, techniques to add expression to your playing, more. Includes CD, 96 pp.
20-11763
$19.95
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THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL RHYTHM PIANO/KEYBOARD PLAYING
by Andrew D. Gordon
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A practical, hands on approach to rhythm. 19 different rhythm patterns are notated, most at 36 measures in length, in various styles: blues, jazz, rock, latin, gospel and R&B. The included CD consists of melody, rhythm keyboard, bass line and drums. The lessons are demonstrated with the keyboard parts being played along with drums and bass. Spiralbound, 50 pp.
512-10
$19.95
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THE VERSATILE KEYBOARDIST: A COMPLETE COURSE IN A VARIETY OF STYLES
by Noah Baerman
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Book/CD set. For keyboardists of all levels looking to expand their style roster and skills. Includes the essentials of rock, reggae, jazz, gospel, classical, and Latin. Gives a brief history of each style and its influential players. Overview of music theory and notation. Play-along CD. 95 pp.
20-30280
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF PIANO
by L. Dean Bye & Matt Dennis
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Book/DVD set. Teaches not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Designed to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying without a private teacher. Gives you an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed and offering carefully graded, challenging material. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, you'll be fully prepared for the demands of modern piano music. 124 pp.
02-94302DP
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$7.00
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BLUES PIANO PHOTO CHORDS
by Jonathan Hansen
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This edition encompasses the most commonly used chords that you'll find in blues music. Photos are shown in the left hand, except where two hands are necessary. A vivid graphic illustrates the location of the notes; a list of note names and the most commonly used chord symbol is also supplied. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is also provided. Beginners. 32 pp.
02-21099
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$2.00
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CHORD CONSTRUCTION - EVERY STUDENT'S KEYBOARD BOOK
by Carol Hawn and Dorothy Munz
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Stands alone or integrates with any method. For all ages, in private or group study, its graphics put chord shapes of triads, seventh chords, inversions and chord progressions securely into the hands. Summary charts and keyboard maps speed up learning and review. Notation and graphics give standard arpeggio fingerings for major and minor triads and all seventh chords. A section on other keyboard patterns in repertoire, such as chords divided between the hands, may be used as 5-minute units at lessons. 93 pp.
49-290062
$12.95
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COUNTRY PIANO PHOTO CHORDS
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Photos depicting the most common chords today's pianist/keyboardists need to know to play country music; each shown in the left hand, except where two hands are necessary. A handy graphic illustrating the location of the notes, a list of note names, and the most commonly used chord symbols are all provided. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is also provided. For all levels. 64 pp.
02-21096
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$2.00
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ROCK PIANO PHOTO CHORDS
by Jonathan Hansen
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Encompasses the most commonly used chords in rock music. All photos are shown in the left hand, except where two hands are necessary. A vivid graphic illustrates the location of the notes and a list of note names and the most commonly used chord symbol is also supplied. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is also provided. A genre specific guide for any level. 32 pp.
02-21097
$5.95
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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CHORDS: JAZZ PIANO
by Steve Doherty & Warren Nunes
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The exercises are designed to overcome the main obstacles of chord usage by encouraging: fluency in all 12 keys (not just C, F and G), good voice leading from chord to chord, the best interpretation of altered and extended chords. 209 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
06-34
$14.95
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BLUES/ROCK PIANO
taught by David Bennett Cohen
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ON SALE!! SAVE $28.95!! Book/6 CD pack. Beginning pianists can get into blues, barrelhouse, boogie-woogie and rock styles with this easy, step-by-step method. Starting with simple rhythm patterns David systematically builds strength and agility until you are playing complicated patterns, improvising and playing both lead and rhythm piano. Covers: 12 bar blues with shuffle rhythm, improvising over a minor blues scale, straight time patterns with solos, playng slow blues, walking bass lines, Fats Domino and New Orleans style, over a dozen great solos. Plus many tips and pointers about playing traditional blues style. 32 pp.
300-590
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$31.00
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FAST FORWARD - BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO
with Bill Worrall
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Book/CD pack. Starts with a simple three note motif over a basic left hand harmony, then covers techniques such as grace notes, slides, passing notes, and syncopation. In no time you'll be experimenting with the laid-back and funky bass patterns of New Orleans, and discovering 7th chords, tritones, arpeggiated passing chords, tremolos, more. Each track is recorded twice on the CD, once with piano and once with backing tracks only. Includes 4 page pullout chart. Notation only. 64 pp.
01-958925
$15.95
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LEARN BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO, SECOND EDITION
by Colin Davey and Frank Poloney
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Book/CD set. The second edition of this popular book includes: a CD; exercises, figures, and examples that more accurately reflect the way Ammons, Johnson and Lewis actually played; as well as many other improvements. Teaches you to play, improvise, and compose dynamic, authentic boogie woogie piano through explanations and exercises that ensure rapid progress. Provides the clearest, most in-depth analysis of the style and structure of boogie woogie while remaining absolutely faithful to the style as it was played at its pinnacle by the trio. With appendix on the history of the genre. Spiralbound, 138 pp.
520-2
$34.95
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OUTSTANDING BLUES AND JAZZ COMPOSITIONS, VOL. 2
by Andrew D. Gordon
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This intermediate to advanced package expands on volume one with 10 advanced compositions in the blues, boogie woogie, jazz, and R&B idioms. This introduces the keyboard player to more complex chords, syncopated rhythms, passing chords, tremolos, octave runs, chromatic walking bass lines, jazz licks, more. Included CD features normal and slow speed and split channels. Spiralbound, 71 pp.
512-11
$19.95
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CELTIC MUSIC FOR PIANO
by Miles Courtiere
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ON SALE!! SAVE $5.45!! A collection of dance music from Ireland, Scotland, Breton, Normandy & Gallicia. Most of the pieces could easily be played by a beginner after a little practice. An excellent start in the world of Celtic music. Spiralbound, 42 pp.
512-6
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$7.50
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HOW TO PLAY FR0M A FAKE BOOK - FAKING YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS FROM MELODIES AND CHORDS
by Blake Neely
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Keyboard edition -- turn bare-bones fakebook charts into full-blown original arrangements while learning to read chord symbols and "translate" inversions, arrange songs, construct chords with voice-leading and much more! Spiralbound, 87 pp.
49-220019
$16.95
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INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPER - PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT TECHNIQUES FOR TRADITIONAL DANCE MUSIC
by Peter Barnes
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Focus on styles for American contra & square dancing. Starts with basic vamping (simple bass-chord backup) and goes on with much much more. Spiral bound, 140 pp.
449-2
$20.00
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