Book Reviews
Improvisation for the Contemporary Musician Review
Improvisation is that mysterious word that makes people envision masters at the piano…people with a unique talent they were born with…the abpiano lesson reviewility to improvise. Improvisation for the Contemporary Musician, by Arnie Berle, is a unique approach to mastering the art of improvisation. It is a complete step-by-step course that will point you in […]
Popularity: 41% [?]
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The Complete Idiots Guide to Solos and Improvisation Review
Who doesn’t like a great solo or someone that can improvise well? I know I do so I decided to pick up a book called The Complete Idiots Guide to Solos and Improvisation by Michael Miller. In this book you’ll find the essential techniques that will allow you to solo and improvise.
The Complete Idiots Guide […]
Popularity: 37% [?]
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How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons
Is it possible to play piano in ten lessons? In today’s fast paced world it would be a definite plus. How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons, by Norman Monath, is here to save the day. Its objective is simple…to teach you the fastest and easiest way to learn to play piano from […]
Popularity: 34% [?]
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Yoke Wongs Definitive Piano Improvisation Review
Many people wonder what improvisation is, where it comes from, or if it can even be learned. Yoke Wongs Definitive Piano Improvisation Course answers all of that and more.
The Definitive Piano Improvisation Course has one goal and that is to get you improvising on the piano. It does this through two separate units. The first […]
Popularity: 75% [?]
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The Pop Piano Book Review
I love pop piano: jazz, blues, gospel, ballads, and everything in between. It isn’t always easy to find a teacher that specializes in these areas so I decided to buy the Pop Piano Book by Mark Harrison and take it for a spin.
Mark Harrison’s Pop Piano Book demonstrates the essential techniques used to add spice […]
Popularity: 36% [?]
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The Secrets to Playing the Piano by Ear Review
It’s not everyday that you find a piano lesson course that covers the inns and outs to playing gospel piano by ear. Jermaine Griggs Secrets to Playing the Piano by Ear does just that.
Jermaine tells it all in his 300 page Secrets to Playing the Piano by Ear book. He covers techniques, principles, and tips […]
Popularity: 51% [?]
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Mark Harrison Gospel Keyboard Styles Review
You know the sound but just can’t seem to figure out how to make it all work. If it’s authentic gospel you want and authentic gospel you need…look no further than Gospel Keyboard Styles by Mark Harrison. Mark Harrison pulls open the curtains and reveals the authentic styling’s of gospel music in a fresh and […]
Popularity: 39% [?]
4Feb2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
Contemporary Music Theory Two Review
Oh no! Not again! I already went through one music theory book…now another! Come on, I know you are thinking it. This is not just another music theory book though. Contemporary Music Theory Level Two, by Mark Harrison, is just what the music theory doctor ordered. Level Two continues to build a solid music theory […]
Popularity: 29% [?]
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Contemporary Music Theory One Review
When we hear the word theory we often cringe. The hair on the back of your neck stands to attention. A shiver travels up your spine. Thoughts of science and math may even enter into your mind. Fun as we know it has come to an end! Thankfully Mark Harrisons Contemporary Music Theory Level One […]
Popularity: 26% [?]
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Music Composition Review
Who are they calling an idiot anyway? Maybe they are not calling anyone an idiot. Maybe I am calling myself an idiot because I picked the book up and actually purchased it!
As the title suggest, “The Complete Idiots Guide to Music Composition“, this book deals with music composition. The author, Michael Miller, states “You have music […]
Popularity: 20% [?]
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