Save lots of time searching for ways to play Blues and Jazz. All you need to know to begin playing these great styles is carefully organized here by master teacher and performer Bert Konowitz. Learn to play blues scales, chord voicing, progressions, left-hand accompaniments and improv techniques. Unlock the basics of Latin, Rock, Bebop, Pop Ballads and Fusion styles. Start playing Blues and Jazz now!

Blues & Jazz Complete

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Platinum Series: Teach Yourself to Play BluesAuthor: Dr. Bert Konowitz, Professor of Music, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityPublisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.ISBN: 0-7390-0015-2Back Cover:"Everything you need to know to start playing the Blues now!If you can play piano or electronic keyboard and want to learn how to play the Blues, this authentic Blues method will teach you how. Carefully organized so that skills are introduced in a gradual manner, this book is all you need to become an accomplished blues player.By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you'll learn all about blue notes, blues scales, blues progressions, grace notes and temolos. It also features great Blues arrangements of original and traditional songs.With its chord symbols, mini music lessons and scales, TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY BLUES AT THE KEYBOARD will get you jamming right from the beginning. The news it out - you can teach yourself to play the Blues like a pro!"

Teach Yourself to Play Blues at the Keyboard

Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.

Learn to play the blues 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. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will learn all about blue notes, blues scales, blues progressions, grace notes, and tremolos. This will prepare you to perform as a soloist or in a band. With its chord symbols, mini-music lessons and scales, this book will have you jamming right from the beginning! It also features a chord dictionary for easy reference during and after your lessons. The accompanying CD features examples of the pieces with back-ground arrangements, a helpful resource for play-along and practice. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Blues at the Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing the Blues Now!, Book & Online Audio (Teach Yourself Series)

Learn about chords &amp; 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.

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

Learn to play jazz 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. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will learn all about jazz and blues scales, progressions, walking bass, latin jazz, jazz ballads and how to read from a fake book. You will gain insight by learning from jazz masters from every era---including swing, be-bop, jazz-rock, fusion and beyond. With its chords symbols, mini music lessons and modern jazz techniques, this book will allow you to become a jazz master in your own right. 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.

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Jazz at the Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Jazz Now!, Book & Online Audio (Teach Yourself Series)

Chords Complete! contains everything you need to know to play chords, chord tone melodies and bass lines - in all keys and in jazz, blues, Latin and rock/pop styles. This comprehensive resource for all musicians includes vital information about contstructing basic, expanded and altered chords, as well as valuable techniques for creating contemporary chord voicings. For added rhythmic reinforcement and fun, play along with the unique Learn &amp; Play CD.

Chords Complete: Book & CD

Chords Complete

Chords Complete! contains everything you need to know to play chords, chord tone melodies and bass lines - in all keys and in jazz, blues, Latin and rock/pop styles. This comprehensive resource for all musicians includes vital information about constructing basic, expanded and altered chords, as well as valuable techniques for creating contemporary chord voicings. For added rhythmic reinforcement and fun, play along with the unique Learn &amp; Play CD.

Chords Complete! contains everything you need to know to play chords, chord tone melodies and bass lines - in all keys and in jazz, blues, Latin and rock/pop styles.  This comprehensive resource for all musicians includes vital information about constructing basic, expanded and altered chords, as well as valuable techniques for creating contemporary chord voicings.  For added rhythmic reinforcement and fun, play along with the unique Learn & Play CD.

This is a complete approach to playing traditional and contemporary blues. Techniques are given for practicing and creating the blues sound including blues scales, blue notes, blues progressions, walking and boogie bass lines. Learn how to voice and play contemporary blues chords. Be able to perform full arrangements of standards in a blues set. With the recording, you will be able to play with a great sounding live blues band.

Nothing but the Blues: Book & CD

Nothing but the Blues

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Blues & Jazz Complete

Teach Yourself to Play Blues at the Keyboard

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Blues at the Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing the Blues Now!, Book & Online Audio (Teach Yourself Series)

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

Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Jazz at the Keyboard: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Jazz Now!, Book & Online Audio (Teach Yourself Series)

Chords Complete: Book & CD

Chords Complete

Chords Complete

Nothing but the Blues: Book & CD

Nothing but the Blues