Instruction

A LESSON WITH STEVE ALLEN

Steve Allen, the original host of The Tonight Show and one of the world's most beloved entertainers, reveals his passion for jazz piano in his first instructional video. He divulges 'tricks of the trade' (trills, octave vibrato, 'fake runs,' blues riffs etc.) and shows how to build arrangements and spice up jazz pieces with a variety of easy techniques. Pianists will cover basic blues, boogie woogie, stride, walking basses, the use of 10ths, decending bass lines and more, while Steve plays and analyzes: Honeysuckle Rose * Spring Is Where You Are * I'm Confessin' That I Love You * You Can Depend On Me * A Time For Love * and more. He passes on inside tips about the styles and musical contributions of several jazz masters (Erroll Garner, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Art Tatum), and gets jazz players off to a great start. 80-MINUTES VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * BEGINNER LEVEL.

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A PIANIST'S GUIDE TO FREE IMPROVISATION

Sit down at the piano and play whatever comes into your head, making up your own music as you go along. That's free improvisation. Marilyn Crispell digs into her long experience with the music of Cecil Taylor, Anthony Braxton, Gary Peacock and other jazz improvisers, breaking down the finer points of creating music on the spot. 80-MIN. DVD OR VHS · early intermediate level · includes music + booklet.

An Introduction to Musical Styles for Keyboard

You want to learn the keyboard and you want to learn it now! The quickest way to learning songs is learning to play in different styles. The UBXpress series takes the fundamentals of the #1 instructional music video (Ultimate Beginner Series) and combines it with the most revolutionary way of learning great songs (SongXpress) in order to create a path of learning designed to get you up and playing in no time.Whether it's blues, latin, or good old rock 'n' roll, there are certain concepts and fundamentals that are common to all contemporary songs in their genre. This video will teach you the elements of a basic song in each style so you can apply them to your playing and learn hundreds of songs like it. Skills Include:* Posture & technique* How to tune correctly* How to change your strings* Common bass lines* Slap/pop technique* Practice exercises and much more! Special Features of DVD Include: tuning segment, performance option, artist video previews, additional video tips, beginning music theory, interactive, listening recommendations and Internet connectivity.

Andy Laverne's Guide to Modern Jazz Piano

With John Abercrombie (guitar), Steve LaSpina (bass) and Jeff Hirshfield (drums). Complete two-tape series. Andy LaVerne, an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, provides the music theory and technical knowlege needed for advanced playing, improvising and arranging. Video One: Andy teaches techniques in the modern jazz styles developed by Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans and Andy himself. He also delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, chord voicings, rhythm comping and other techniques which can be used both in a solo or band situation. 90-min. VHS video * includes chords + music * early intermediate level. Video Two: Andy analyzes his compositions '(I.R.S., Circadian Rhythm, Suzy's World),' and a reharmonized version of 'All The Things You Are,' detailing scales, modes, voicings, chord progressions and more, using the Yamaha Disklavier as a teaching aide. Duo, trio and quartet performances illustrate various arrangements. 90-min VHS video * includes music * intermediate level.

BEGINNING KEYBOARD VOLUME ONE

A great introduction to the keyboard! It covers: note names; scales and chords; hand positions; chord progressions; rock, blues and pop styles; and more. Includes a detailed booklet and a jam session with a live band! 27 minutes.

BEGINNING KEYBOARDS 2

Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affordable. Includes information on the circle of fifths, more on chords and chord progressions, getting started soloing, improvising melodies over chords, and playing with the bank in funk, rock, and blues styles. The lessons are taught by Sandy Stein, who has performed with artists such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Chuck Berry, etc. He studied at U of Florida and UCLA. 29 minutes. VHS Video only.

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BEGINNING ROCK KEYBOARD

Tom Gimbel is the keyboard player for Aerosmith and is also a graduate of the Berkeley College Of Music. In this comprehensive and simple lesson he shows the beginning keyboardist all he needs to know to get jammin' as a soloist or with a rock group. Tom reviews all the basics of the keyboard, proper hand position, chords, intervals, and the importance of keeping good time by starting slowly and building speed. He shows players how to create effects as well as the licks, tricks and turns that all rock keyboardists use to generate the sounds of rock 'n' roll. 36 minute VHS Video.

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BERNSTEIN - YOU AND THE PIANO

A personal video lesson with Seymour Bernstein! With excerpts from his best-selling book With Your Own Two Hands, Bernstein discusses 'Exploring the Piano' (Part I) and 'The Human Mechanism' (Part II).

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Blues and Rock Techniques for Hammond Organ

Veteran musician David Cohen treats the Hammond B-3 as a blues and rock instrument, showing how to get the unique sounds associated with the organ by using presets, drawbars, percussion tablets, vibrato switch, volume pedal and other devices. He teaches several tunes using different styles, plus riffs, rhythm grooves, blues scales, chord changes, soloing and many of the specific musical tricks that work only on this amazing instrument. Each tune is illustrated by a top New York rock band to give a feel for how it should sound in performance. 82-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · early intermediate level.

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Blues Keyboard Basics - ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

Henry Brewer demonstrates the 12-bar progression, shuffle pattern, triplet feel, inversions, turnarounds, blues endings, the blues scale, blues licks, basic soloing technique, and more. A great band illustrates each point. DVD special features include: Tuning segment, additional artist performance video, additional video tips, additional product previews, and Internet connectivity.

BLUES PIANO

Complete three-tape VHS series. These three videos make it easy to learn to play blues, boogie-woogie or rock 'n' roll piano! Video One: With no written music to learn, and David Cohen's easy-to-follow instructions, even a beginner will be improvising blues riffs, and sound great doing it! 60 min. * beginner level. Video Two: David covers theory, blues scales and improvisation techniques, shuffle and straight rhythms, endings, intros, turnarounds and much more. 60 min. * early intermediate level. Video Three: Learn melodies, bass lines and chord progressions while absorbing theory, chord inversions, improvisational ideas, rhythm patterns, exercises and other invaluable techniques. 85 min. * early intermediate to intermediate levels.

BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO

There is precious little information available for the serious piano student of this exciting genre, but this authoritative instructional VHS video certainly fills the void. With his warm and easy-going manner, Mitch walks viewers through the various boogie woogie patterns from the most basic to the more advanced. Showing both left- and right-hand fingerings in great detail, Mitch not only lays the rocking foundation for all players, but he also opens the door for future exploration. This video contains a supplementary booklet with the prime musical examples notated. 62 minutes.

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Corea - Chick Corea 2-Pack

Both the Keyboard Workshop and Electric Workshop videos in one package. In Keyboard Workshop, Chick Corea provides insights into practicing,composing and improvising. Featured is a brand-new piece composed, developed, and performed by a trio including John Patitucci, and Tom Brechtlein. Booklet included. (60 min.) In Electric Workshop, he goes into detail on how he creates sounds on his synths and how he layers them to create new textures. He is also shown writing a new composition which is then developed and performed. Booklet included. (60 min.)

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Corea - Electric Workshop

Chick Corea was one of the first players to incorporate synthesizers into his compositions. Here he goes into detail on how he creates sounds on his synths and how he layers them to create new textures. He is also shown writing a new composition which is then developed and performed. Booklet included. DVD special features include: bonus video performances, additional video tips, play-along video with printout, additional product previews, and Internet connectivity.

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Corea - Keyboard Workshop

One of the most influential keyboard players and composers in the history of jazz, Chick Corea provides insights into practicing, composing and improvising. Featured is a brand-new piece composed, developed and performed by a trio including John Patitucci and Tom Brechtlein. Booklet included. DVD special features include: bonus video performances, additional video tips, play-along video with printout, additional product previews, and Internet connectivity.

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Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano

Complete two-tape series. These two videos are full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction and the unmistakable sound of Dr. John! Video One: Styles of Professor Longhair, Pine Top Smith, Fats Domino, James Booker and others. 60min.* includes music* early intermediate to intermediate levels. Video Two: Styles of Huey 'Piano' Smith, Tuts Washington, Allen Toussaint and Mac (Dr. John) Rebennack himself. 60 min. * includes music * early intermediate to intermediate levels.

Duke - George Duke 2-Pack

Two George Duke VHS videos, Keyboard/Vocal Accompaniment and Keyboard Improvisation, packaged together as a set. On Keyboard/Vocal Accompaniment,George shares the benefit of his vast experience with artists like Quincy Jones, Anita Baker, and Michael Jackson. He discusses chord construction, voice leading, phrasing, and more. Booklet included.(60 min.) Keyboard Improvisation offers George in a relaxed seminar setting covering left-hand comping and phrasing, chord voicing and substitutions, and the compositional basis for improvisation. Booklet included. (60 min.)

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Fagen - Concepts for Jazz/Rock Piano

With Warren Bernhardt. Here's a rare opportunity to study with one of America's most influential songwriters and arrangers. Donald Fagen explores the process that went into the writing and arranging of Steely Dan songs and some of his own solo works. Using familiar blues and R & B structures as source material, each tune is explored in detail to reveal its harmonic and rhythmic characteristics, intro ideas and other devices. Songs: Chain Lightning * Peg * Josie * On The Dunes * Teahouse On The Tracks. 70-MINUTES VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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How to Play Blues Piano

This video takes you through the basic blues progression by demonstrating chords, inversions, bass patterns, 'blue' notes and more. Richard breaks down the blues scale into an easy formula, allowing amateurs and professionals to play it effortlessly in ANY KEY. (approx. 60 min.)

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How to Play Jazz Piano

In this video, recognizable musical patterns enable the player to hear what to play and give the player a repertoire of chords and chord progressions in several forms and voicings. Jazz standards and ballads, ragtime and Dixieland, Latin jazz and new age music are all introduced. (approx. 60 min.)

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How to Play Piano / Bradley Keyboard Sampler

A quick video look at all of the tapes in the Richard Bradley video library, including the 3-tape set HOW TO PLAY PIANO and the single tapes HOW TO PLAY JAZZ PIANO.

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How to Play Piano, Tape 1

Lessons 1, 2, and 3 cover learning the keyboard, reading music, quarter-note rhythms, sharps and flats, beginning ear training. This course is the perfect way for a beginner to learn to play at his or her own pace. Booklet included. (56 min.) VHS Video, with Richard Bradley.

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How to Play Piano, Tape 2

Lessons 4, 5, and 6 cover major and minor chords, notes and rests,blues, improvisation and walking bass. Booklet included. (51 min.) VHS Video, with Richard Bradley.

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How to Play Piano, Tape 3

Lessons 7, 8, and 9 cover chord review, ear training, more notes and rests, chromatic scales and more. Booklet included. (59 min.) VHS Video, with Richard Bradley.

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How to Play Piano: Complete Set

Complete Set (Tapes 1, 2, and 3). VHS Videos, with Richard Bradley.

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JAZZ PIANO STANDARDS

Top jazz pianist Andy LaVerne uses six beautiful standards to illustrate chord changes, voicings, reharmonization, melodic invention and other essential tools that will broaden a student's jazz vocabulary and technique. The Yamaha Disklavier is used to record and play back-at half speed- Andy's unique piano stylings. Songs: Just Friends * My Romance * How Deep Is The Ocean * Night And Day * Body And Soul * Like Someone In Love. 90-MINUTES VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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Keyboard Basics - ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both Step 1 & Step 2 together for the first time on DVD. On your Keyboard Basics DVD, you will learn: proper body positioning, how to find notes on the keyboard, basic chords, blues progressions, arpeggios, how to use both hands together, how to play melodies by ear, major & minor scales, major & minor chords, beginning improvisation, and much more. Special Features of DVD Include:* Interactive Menus* Random Access Scene Selection* Superior Audio/Video Quality* Internet Connectivity. For more information go to www.songxpress.com. VHS and Book/CD package also available.

LEARN TO PLAY GOSPEL PIANO

This inspirational course in gospel piano has been specially designed for novice and intermediate players. West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music teaches powerful arrangements of traditional spirituals and hymns, complete with melody, harmony notes, chords, runs, turnarounds and left-hand bass lines. Video One: Authentic gospel arrangements of: When the Saints Go Marching in * Standing in the Need of Prayer * What a Friend We Have in Jesus * Angels Keep Watching Over Me. 60-min. VHS Video * includes music * beginner level. Video Two: Includes: Amazing Grace * Yes, Lord * Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus * Jesus Is on the Mainline * Study War No More * I'm a Soldier in the Army of the Lord * Show Me the Way. 60-min. VHS VIdeo * includes music * early intermediate level.

LEARNING COUNTRY-STYLE PIANO

Taught by Bob Hoban with special guest Vassar Clements. Learn the country piano styles of Al Strickland, Moon Mullican, Webb Pierce, Floyd Cramer, 'Pig' Robbins and other greats. Improve your timing, and learn left- and right-hand patterns, intros and endings, trills, solos, licks and variations, bass lines, how to accompany a singer and more. 107-min. VHS video * includes music * beginner level.

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LEARNING ROCK 'N' ROLL PIANO

Here are the great '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll piano styles made popular by Jerry Lee Lewis and Fats Domino! Bob Hoban makes it easy to learn how to do slides, rolls, melodic figures, rhythm patterns, shuffles, right-hand licks, slurs, solos, runs, single-note leads. 'pushed' notes and 'power beginnings' 95-min. VHS video * includes music* beginner level.

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Making Music with Your Keyboard Gear

This VHS video will help you make the most of your electronic keyboard equipment. It provides practical advice and specific techniques on proper set-up, the importance of velocity, in putting information into your computer, getting the 'right' sounds, and an approach to songwriting. Also demonstrates the creation of a funk sequence. Featuring Tom Coster.

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Piano in the Rhythm Section

This VHS video focuses on the piano as it relates to the rest of the rhythm section. Beginning with setups, various scenarios are discussed and represented in diagram forms. Various styles of music are studied along with the piano techniques and approaches that apply to each style. Soloing, improvisation, chart reading and ear training are also covered in great detail. Book + CD also available. Featuring Tom Ranier.

PLAY ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD TODAY

This helpful new VHS video includes everything you need to get started playing the electronic keyboard - a powerful instrument that can provide you with a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Expert product specialist Ed Alstrom covers topics such as: basic features, reading notes & time, playing octaves, auto rhythms, setting tempo, auto chord accompaniment, eighth notes, dotted notes, minor and seventh chords, MIDI applications, and much more! The video includes a song booklet to help players learn five favorites: Ode to Joy · Aura Lee · Will the Circle Be Unbroken · Greensleeves · and America the Beautiful. 50 minutes.

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PLAY PIANO IN ONE HOUR

How many people have always dreamed of playing the piano but could never seem to find the time? Well, their dream is about to come true! Play Piano In One Hour will have anyone playing three great songs in the time it would normally take to attend a single traditional piano lesson. With this unique video adults can easily fit learning to play the piano into their own schedule right in the comfort of their own home. It's like having a private piano teacher on duty twenty-four hours a day! New students will learn to play 'Love Me Tender,' 'Edelweiss,' and 'Memory' in one hour! This video works for any acoustic or digital piano and uses the world's easiest-to-read notation. It stresses progressing at one's own pace and playing the piano using both hands with confidence. 60-min. VHS video.

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PLAY PIANO TODAY!

The DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Piano Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the piano. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics includes: songs, chords and scales; left- and right-hand fingerings; playing tips and techniques; and bass and treble clef notation. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of piano music!

PLAY SONGS OF THE BEACH BOYS

Billy Hinsche has been keyboardist for the Beach Boys for the past 20 years, and he knows their music as well as anyone! Here he teaches learning pianists some of their most famous songs, breaking down the ingenious chord structures and ground-breaking 'hooks' that helped the Beach Boys become one of the biggest rock groups of all time. Songs: California Girls * Kokomo * In My Room * Little Deuce Coupe * Help Me Rhonda * Wouldn't It Be Nice * God Only Knows * Good Vibrations * Forever. 90-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * BEGINNER LEVEL.

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