INSTRUCTIONAL
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The
Contemporary Keyboardist -
Vol II: Rhythm, Improvisation & The Blues
- DVD.
An informative, organized approach to these
three very important subjects. Topics covered include
playing in time, sight reading rhythms, nine basic rhythms
and their permutations, rushing and dragging, an innovative
approach to the basics of improvisation and an overview
of the blues and all its basic forms. 60 minutes, publisher:
Hal Leonard Corporation
You may purchase the DVD in my Online
Store.
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The
Contemporary Keyboardist - The Basics - DVD.
Designed for the beginning to intermediate
musician, this DVD will start the viewer on the way to
becoming a serious player. The DVD covers: basic keyboard
technique and exercises • basic musical terms, music
notation and symbols • practice disciplines •
ear training exercises • harmony.
You may purchase the DVD in my Online
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The
Contemporary Keyboardist The
original Contemporary Keyboardist which has been called
"the Bible" of contemporary keyboard playing. It is the
only manual of its kind that allows a raw beginner to
start at the beginning and work through to higher levels
- as well as allowing the seasoned pro to start at the
later more advanced levels and evolve further. Price:
$49.95US
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Stylistic
Etudes
The
Stylistic Etudes by John Novello is the definitive instruction
book for the keyboardist or musician that teaches how
to play over 80 different musical styles that make up
today's music, such as rock, jazz, blues, R&B, reggae,
country, gospel, etc. It not only teaches what makes the
style what it is, but how to play it exactly, and also
demonstrates via a CD Rom and MIDI disk. Price: $26.95
US
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Video:
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Vol
I: The Basics
Medium: VHS
This
step-by-step approach to the basics of keyboard playing
includes drills and examples to teach the basic symbols
and language of music. Designed for beginning to intermediate
musicians, this video will start them well on their way
to becoming serious players. 74 minutes, publisher: Hal
Leonard Corporation
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Vol
II: Rhythm, Improvisation & The Blues
Medium:
VHS
An informative, organized approach to these
three very important subjects. Topics covered include
playing in time, sight reading rhythms, nine basic rhythms
and their permutations, rushing and dragging, an innovative
approach to the basics of improvisation and an overview
of the blues and all its basic forms. 60 minutes, publisher:
Hal Leonard Corporation
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Vol III: The Working Musician
Medium: VHS
This volume defines the tools necessary
for every working musician: live performance tips, advanced
chords, reading and sight reading, equipment, learning
from other musicians, and band playing. Features a dynamic
live performance by John Novello's quintet which features
Eric Marienthal on sax, Melvin Davis on bass and Randy
Drake on drums. 60 minutes, publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation |
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The
Caesari Vocalises (on cassette)
These
are with a doubt the most powerful exercises ever developed
to strengthen the voice, extend range, develop control
and stamina. Designed for the beginner to advanced singer,
this 3 volume series of vocal exercises has a recommended
first lesson, a breathing exercise and an exercise to
relieve a sore throat. As you develop your ability to
improvise with any style of music you will discover that
these exercises are superior to any vocal tech in the
music industry.
- Vol.
I Basic
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Vol.
II Intermediate
- Vol.
III Advanced
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