Start with cool rock patterns for each hand, then gradually progress toward playing chords and melodies using both hands together. 48 pages.

Anyone with basic keyboard skills (equivalent to Alfred's Basic Piano, Lesson Book 2) can dig right in and begin learning rock right away. Starting with a thourough review of music fundamentals and basic rock theory, you will learn the basics of rock chords, left-hand patterns, arpeggios, slash chords, how to read lead sheets and get started improvising with the pentatonic scale. Other topics include blues-rock, rock ballads and an introduction to the modes. The essential starter for any rock keyboardist.

Anyone with basic keyboard skills (equivalent to Alfred's Basic Piano, Lesson Book 2) can dig right in and begin learning rock right away. Starting with a thourough review of music fundamentals and basic rock theory, you will learn the basics of rock chords, left-hand patterns, arpeggios, slash chords, how to read lead sheets and get started improvising with the pentatonic scale. Other topics include blues-rock, rock ballads and an introduction to the modes. The essential starter for any rock keyboardist. The CD demonstrates examples and offers opportunities to play along.

For beginner rock keyboard players. Introduces the essential elements of rock keyboard playing, including chord construction, understanding rhythms and playing rhythms parts, scales, intervals and improvisation.

Take the first step towards experiencing the fun of playing rock keyboards. This book & CD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing rock and roll keyboards. Lessons include creating voicings, arranging parts, playing chords, scales and modes, playing the blues, and improvising. Also includes complete play-along tracks on CD.

The easiest way to get from point A to G-sharp. The music lover who has never sat down at a keyboard will be playing easy songs immediately, learning notes, rhythm, time signatures, key signatures, fingerings and more. Michael Rodman's humorous, encouraging style will motivate even the most casual hobbyist to learn.

Develop the monster-chops of a great rock keyboardist with this conclusion to the only real, step-by-step rock keyboard method available today. Starting with a quick review of music fundamentals and theory, this book moves directly into advanced techniques and counterpoint exercises. Learn the concepts and techniques used by the great progressive rock keyboard virtuosos. Other topics include odd meters, modal interchange, rhythm and groove and the roles of the keyboard player in a rhythm section. Loaded with virtuosic, dazzling rock keyboard pieces to learn, this is a major step forward in the field of rock keyboard instruction. The CD demonstrates examples and offers opportunities to play along.