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Classic Keys is a beautifully photographed and illustrated book focusing on the signature rock keyboard sounds of the 1950s to the early 1980s. It celebrates the Hammond B-3 organ, Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, the Vox Continental and Farfisa combo organs, the Hohner Clavinet, the Mellotron, the Minimoog and other famous and collectable instruments. From the earliest days of rock music, the role of keyboards has grown dramatically. Advancements in electronics created a crescendo of musical invention. In the thirty short years between 1950 and 1980, the rock keyboard went from being whatever down-on-its-luck piano awaited a band in a bar or concert hall to a portable digital orchestra...
The easy way to get keyed up on the keyboard Where Piano For Dummies helps budding musicians to master the black-and-white musical keyboard, Keyboard For Dummies helps them understand the possibilities that unfold when those black-and-whites are connected to state-of-the-art music technology. Keyboard For Dummies explains the ins-and-outs of modern keyboards and helps you get the most out of their capabilities. Key content coverage includes: an overview of the types of keyboards available today and how they differ from acoustic pianos; expert advice on choosing the right keyboard for your wants/needs and how to shop and compare the various models; a close look at the types of sounds an elect...
Provides systematic instruction in the playing of the piano in the styles of popular music, blues, jazz, and ragtime and discusses chord structure, improvisation, and the transposing of music
(E-Z Play Today). This collection in our patented E-Z Play Today notation features 50 simple arrangements of must-know hits: And So It Goes * Axel F * Billie Jean * Can't Help Falling in Love * Defying Gravity * Don't Stop Believin' * Ebony and Ivory * Fallin' * Fields of Gold * Hallelujah * In My Life * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Rolling in the Deep * Sweet Caroline * Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) * That's What Friends Are For * You Are the Sunshine of My Life * You're My Best Friend * and more.
This book gives you all the information you need to get started on the keyboards. A series of short, illustrated lessons build up your knowledge one step at a time. Essential aspects of keyboard technique are covered as well as music theory - notation and harmony. Includes a CD of musical cues and songs to play along with. Over 60,000 copies sold worldwide. This is a laid-back tutorial book aimed at building skills and confidence quickly, and above all, making learning to play keyboards fun. The main section of this book is made up of simple lessons. Comprenehsive chord and scale libraries will enable the reader to apply his knowledge to any song or playing situation. A brief history of keyboards provides a background, and a buyer's guide walks players through the myriad of contemporary electronic keyboard choices, with useful suggestions on finding an instrument to suit your requirements. A fold-out page offers an at-a-glance key to undetstanding musical notiation.
A guide to playing keyboards, featuring lessons for people with no previous musical training, with illustrations, and a selection of songs to play.
Gillespie discusses 350 composers and their works for harpsichord and piano, including Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, and Debussy. Includes 116 musical examples, illustrations, and a glossary of musical terms.
An accessible introduction to piano basics covers everything from correct hand placement and musical notation to music theory and techniques for playing by ear.
Start playing tunes on your keyboard within minutes – even if you’ve never played before!Simply follow the easy instructions and clear illustrations to learn how to play and produce professional keyboard sounds and rhythms from day one. There are over thirty popular tunes for you to master, including the classics, ‘House Of The Rising Sun’, ‘La Bamba’ and ‘O Sole Mio’. All the musical essentials are explained along the way, with invaluable advice on everything from fingering techniques and effective practice, to reading music and playing for an audience.
Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy electronic keyboard lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.*** "What an amazing book! I recently bought it for my son and he loves it. Starting with the basics, you learn keyboard essentials very quickly. Before long, you can make your keyboard sound like a full band!" - John Litoris, Phoenix AZ Progressive Beginner Electronic Keyboard contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great electronic keyboard play...