R&B Keyboard: The Complete Guide (Hal Leonard Keyboard Style): The Complete Guide with CD

Harrison, Mark

ISBN 10: 0634046608 ISBN 13: 9780634046605

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2005

Synopsis

This comprehensive book with online audio will teach you the basic skills you need to play R&B keyboard. From soul to funk to disco to pop, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying audio features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

About this title

Product Description

From disco and funk to soul and dance, get the theory and the tools you need to play R&B like the pros with this indispensable guide. This comprehensive tutorial will teach you a whole range of basic skills including: Scales and chords Harmony and voicings Progressions and comping Rhythmic concepts and syncopations Characteristic stylings The history and development of the R'n'B sound. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, along with seven exclusive complete songs performed as solos or with a full band.

Synopsis

This comprehensive book and CD package will teach you the basic skills you need to play R&B keyboard. From soul to funk to disco to pop, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band. This work includes: scales and chords, harmony and voicings, progressions and comping, rhythmic concepts, characteristic stylings, the development of R&B, and more! "The Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series" provides focused lessons that contain valuable how-to insight, essential playing tips, and beneficial information for all players.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634046608
• ISBN 13: 9780634046605
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 88