Description

This book serves as an excellent resource for anyone eager to learn rock keyboard, allowing readers to dive in immediately. It offers a structured and thorough approach, addressing a wide range of techniques from fundamental to advanced levels. Beginners will explore essential concepts such as rock chords, left-hand patterns, arpeggios, slash chords, modes, lead sheet reading, and the pentatonic scale. As they progress, intermediate players will delve into chording and soloing over popular rock progressions, complex chords, diatonic harmony, and bass lines. The book culminates in advanced techniques, including counterpoint, odd meters, modal interchange, rhythm, groove, and the keyboardist's role within a rhythm section. Rich with impressive rock keyboard pieces and insights into the styles of renowned rock keyboardists, this book is indispensable for any serious keyboardist. An accompanying MP3 CD featuring examples from the text is also provided.