New Hal Leonard Keyboard Lesson Goldmine Titles Offer a Treasure Trove of Info
Blues, Country, Jazz & Rock Book/2-CD Packs Each Cover 100 Must-Know Topics
MILWAUKEE - Pianists of all styles will greatly expand their knowledge with the new Keyboard Lesson Goldmine series of book/2-CD packs from Hal Leonard. Blues, Country, Jazz and Rock titles will be rolled out at NAMM.
Keyboard Lesson Goldmine packs feature 100 self-contained tutorials taught by a tag-team of highly regarded authors. The packs cover an array of essential topics, with detailed instruction and many playing examples. Pianists learn useful tips, all aspects of the style, the signature techniques of key artists, and much more. Helpful photos reinforce the learning experience, and the two included CDs feature performance demos of every example in the books. The lessons aren't progressive, so players can jump around from topic to topic.
100 Jazz Lessons (HL00122261) by Peter Deneff and Brent Edstrom covers: scales, modes and progressions; Latin jazz styles; improvisation ideas; harmonic voicings; building your chops; and more.
100 Blues Lessons (HL00122264) by David Pearl and John Blow delves into: 12-, 8- and 16-bar blues styles; right-hand fills; left-hand patterns; stylings of the great blues pianists; chord voicings; dominant 7th and 9th chords; and more.
In 100 Country Lessons (HL00122265), Todd Lowry and Matthew Locke bring the honky tonk home, covering lots of authentic styles. Includes info on: the Floyd Cramer Slip-Note Technique; left-hand comping; special techniques; blues and pentatonic scales; the country ballad; and more.
100 Rock Lessons (HL00122262) by Brent Edstrom & Ned Rorem explains: chords, scales and progressions; comping basics; bass lines and right-hand fills; electronic keyboards; recording tips; and much more.
Pianists could easily pay $30 for a single lesson: with the Keyboard Lesson Goldmine series, they get 100 expertly taught tutorials - plus 2 CDs! - for just $24.99.