Alfred's Teach Yourself Chords & Progressions at the Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!, Book & CD (Teach Yourself Series)

by Bert Konowitz

Learn about chords & progressions at the keyboard and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Students of all ages can continue their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Carefully organized so that new ideas are introduced in a gradual manner, this book is all you need to become an accomplished pop, blues and jazz player. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will unlock the secrets of how chords are built and organized into progressions. Learn how to play left-handed accompaniments and how to transform a lead sheet into a full-sounding arrangement. With its chord symbols, mini music lessons, and modern keyboard techniques, this book will allow you to play like a pro The accompanying CD features examples of the pieces in the book with background arrangements by a live jazz combo, a helpful resource for play-along and practice. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739000179
• ISBN13: 9780739000175
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Alfred Music
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.3" x 8.8"