Download or read book Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on 2013 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalog Number: ADG150 Author: Andrew D. Gordon Publisher: ADG Productions The "Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves" by Andrew D. Gordon is a must-have book for any keyboardist who wants to elevate their playing skills to the next level. This comprehensive guidebook is packed with 150 contemporary rhythm patterns, covering a wide range of genres including jazz, blues, rock, funk, and Latin music. The book is designed to help keyboard players learn how to develop and create their own grooves, by providing them with a solid foundation in rhythm theory and an understanding of how to apply it to their playing. The patterns are presented in standard notation and keyboard diagrams, making it easy for players of all levels to follow along. What sets this book apart is the author's approach to teaching rhythm. Andrew D. Gordon breaks down each groove into its component parts, allowing readers to see how the rhythm is constructed and giving them the tools they need to modify and create their own variations. Also, there are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 21 grooves that can be accessed from a computer enabling you to practice each groove and pattern for an extended period of time. The play-a-long mp3 files gives you the ability to either practice the rhythm patterns notated in the book in whatever order you prefer as well as the possibility of creating your own rhythm patterns. With this approach, players will not only be able to play the patterns in the book but also to use them as a springboard for their own creativity. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, the "Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves" is a valuable resource that will help you improve your playing skills and develop your own unique style. So why wait?
Download or read book 100 Ultimate Jazz Funk Grooves For Piano Keyboards written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on 2024-02-19 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's latest masterpiece, "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Piano/Keyboards." Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for pianists and keyboard enthusiasts. As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly weave intricate jazz harmonies with the infectious energy of funk rhythms pushing the boundaries of musical expression and inspiring a new wave of creativity. With a career steeped in jazz and funk, he seamlessly blends the sophistication of jazz harmonies with the infectious grooves of funk, providing a captivating experience for musicians of all levels. "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves" is a journey through the heart of jazz-funk, featuring mainly eight measure grooves that capture the essence of this vibrant genre. Gordon's grooves allows pianists and keyboardists to explore the rich tapestry of jazz-funk while adding their own creative flair. Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded twice, the first version has the piano/keyboard part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums and percussion as well as other instruments. The second version consists of a 2-3 minute play-a-long track to practice the piano/keyboard part with. Whether you are a seasoned performer looking to expand your repertoire or a hobbyist/student who is interested in the world of jazz-funk, this book offers a diverse array of, chord progressions, and melodic lines that will challenge and inspire. "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Piano/Keyboards" is an invitation to explore the syncopated rhythms, sophisticated harmonies, and infectious energy that define the genre. Step into the world of limitless musical possibilities, and let the pages of this extraordinary collection be your guide to unlocking the vibrant and soulful world of jazz-funk.
Download or read book Ultra Smooth Jazz Grooves for Piano Keyboards written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultra Smooth Jazz Grooves for Piano/Keyboards by internationally renowned authors, musicians and recording artists, Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon of The Super Groovers is a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner, intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians. After releasing their first CD “Supergroovin”, which received world wide airplay, they recognized a need in the music publishing business for a series of books on contemporary improvising within the “Smooth Jazz” genre. Andrew composed and recorded all the rhythm tracks used in this book. In their opinion, the melodies were so catchy they couldn’t resist developing them into completed songs. “Mainline Connection”, “Villefranche–sur-Mer” and “You’re The Only One In My Life”, are a few featured on their second CD, “Mainline Connection”. Their CD's or mp3 downloads are available from iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby or from The Super Groovers web site. The smooth jazz grooves in this 50 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R&B, Jazz, Funk, Top 40, Rock, Gospel, Hip Hop and Latin. These stylistic influences are frequently associated with smooth jazz. Popular artists in this genre include, The Super Groovers, David Sanborn, Eric Marienthal, Kenny G, David Benoit, Dave Koz, Tom Scott, Gerald Albright, Candy Dulfer, Wilton Felder, Boney James, Chris Botti, Chuck Mangione, Sade, George Benson, Peter White, Lee Ritenour, Earl Klugh, Larry Carlton, Jeff Lorber, Brian Culbertson, George Duke, Paul Hardcastle, Joe Sample, Spyro Gyra, Pat Metheny, Four Play, The Yellow Jackets and The Rippingtons. We suggest that you become acquainted with as many of these artists as possible by purchasing their CD's or mp3's via retailers such as itunes or Amazon.com. On each of the 20 tracks, the groove is separated into 3 melodic ideas. Each melodic idea (example or riff) is played first, by the piano with the groove, followed by just the rhythm section groove, without the piano. The 1st example is usually the easiest, the 2nd slightly harder and the 3rd the most difficult.
Download or read book 100 Ultimate Smooth Jazz Grooves for Piano Keyboards written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Ultimate Smooth Jazz Riffs for Piano/Keyboards Catalog No. ADG222 Author Andrew D. Gordon Publisher A.D.G. Productions With the continued worldwide success of the book series Ultra Smooth Jazz Grooves that I co-authored with sax player Frank Villafranca based on compositions that we wrote for our band The Super Groovers, I have now authored this series of Smooth Jazz books for the following instruments: Piano/Keyboards, Guitar/Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Tenor and Alto Saxes, Trumpet and Trombone. Smooth Jazz covers a wide variety of different styles and I have combined elements of Jazz, Rock, Pop, Blues, Latin, Gospel, Funk and R&B, Classical, Folk, New Age styles into the examples in the book. Smooth Jazz” is a genre of music that is predominately instrumental, usually very melodic in nature and in most cases features some jazz improvisation. and is usually performed at a medium tempo and tends to feature piano /keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, and guitar as the most common lead instruments playing the melody. Most Smooth Jazz is well produced and has memorable melodies over a backdrop of multiple tracks of rhythm instruments, keyboards, guitar, strings, synth pads, drums and percussion. Each riff has been recorded with the solo melodic instrument along with a rhythm backing track of guitar, keyboards/synths, bass, drums/percussion followed by just the backing tracks for you to practice with. Also included are backing tracks playing the chord progression through 10 times giving you extended time to practice your improvisational skills using the riffs in the book and developing them into your own style.
Download or read book 100 Ultimate Soul Funk and R b Grooves for Piano keyboards written by Andrew Q. Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Ultimate Soul Funk and R B Grooves for Bass written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on 2020 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalog Number: ADG206 Author: Andrew D. Gordon Publisher: ADG Productions Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 80 music educational products, has written a series of books called "100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Groves" for various instruments including Piano/Keyboards, Organ, Tenor and Alto Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar. This version is for Bass. As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew’s, he has written this instructional book “100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves” based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG’s, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso. Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the Bass part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, drums, keyboards and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves minus the Bass part so that you can practice along with the rhythm tracks adding up to over 5 hours of Play-A-Long tracks.
Download or read book Piano Grooves written by Richard Niles and published by . This book was released on 2021-12 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keyboard Rhythms in Jazz, Pop, Funk, Latin, and More! 'Grooves' or rhythmic 'feels' are created by a composite rhythm of both hands. The listener must instantly know they are listening to funk or country or rock or a ballad. Acclaimed Composer/arranger Richard Niles has spent a lifetime writing for some of the most acclaimed artists in music (Ray Charles, Paul McCartney, Pat Metheny). As an arranger in pop and jazz, Niles has to instantly create a groove and define a style with his piano parts. This book gives the keyboard player and the arranger a useful library of 123 short patterns, categorized by style. Whether you are writing an arrangement for Paul McCartney or playing a gig tonight with a cover band or just getting together for a jam, this book gives you what you need. And each pattern can be expanded in different ways, making the 122 become many more exercises.
Download or read book Ultimate Blues Organ Riffs written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 100 Ultimate Soul Funk and R B Grooves for Bass written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 80 music educational products, has written a series of books called "100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Groves" for various instruments including Piano/Keyboards, Organ, Tenor and Alto Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar. This version is for Bass.As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew's, he has written this instructional book "100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves" based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG's, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso.Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the Bass part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, drums, keyboards and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves minus the Bass part so that you can practice along with the rhythm tracks adding up to over 5 hours of Play-A-Long tracks.
Download or read book Dictionary of Keyboard Grooves written by Gail Johnson and published by Musicians Institute Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dance grooves; Funk grooves; Jazz grooves; Latin grooves; Reggae grooves; R&B ballads; Rock 'n' roll piano
Download or read book The Blues Scale for Piano Keyboards written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blues Scale by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels, one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. The book consists of 20 grooves: Pop 2 Grooves Rock 3 Grooves Blues 2 Grooves Jazz 1 Groove Funk 3 Grooves R&B 1 Groove Latin 1 Groove Gospel 2 Grooves New Age 1 Groove Reggae 1 Groove Calypso 1 Groove Acid-Jazz 1 Groove Country 1 Groove Both the Blues scale and relative minor Blues scale are explained in detail and how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style, (the relative minor Blues scale is generally not used in minor keys.) Each of the 20 grooves in this book contains over 150 patterns in total, using notes solely from the blues scale. Each of the 20 grooves utilizes a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music. The patterns generally start off fairly simply and become more complex as the groove progresses. The audio files contain recordings of all the blues patterns that are notated in the book recorded along with a rhythm section of piano, organ, guitar, bass and drums and on certain grooves percussion. Also included are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 20 grooves enabling you to practice playing the blues patterns or creating your own for an extended period of time. MIDI files are also available. The image to the right shows both the C and A (relative minor of C) Blues scales.Throughout the book there are patterns of these two scales both individually and together creating a huge library of improvisational melodic lines to choose from. The above R&B groove consists of 8 patterns, the first 3 patterns use the G Blues scale, the next 3 patterns use the relative minor of G which is the E Blues scale and the last two patterns consists of a combination of both the G and E Blues scale which is demonstrated throughout the book in the various styles. The image below shows both the C and A (relative minor of C) Blues scales.Throughout the book there are patterns of these two scales both individually and together creating a huge library of improvisational melodic lines to choose from.
Download or read book Outta Sight Funk and R B Riffs for Piano Keyboards written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outta Sight Funk and R&B Riffs for Piano/Keyboards by Andrew D. Gordon is designed to help piano/keyboard players improve their playing technique with a wide range of different Funk & R&B riffs and grooves. While living in London during my early 20’s I had the opportunity of developing my Funk & R&B skills by playing or jamming with musicians of mainly African & Jamaican descent 3 to 4 times a week. We would jam for hours on end including doing gigs to the early hours of the morning. From this experience it is my feeling that it is important to play and learn from other musicians, however, if one is unable to do so then incorporating this product into your practicing routine is the next best thing. By using this book your Funk/R&B keyboard playing will definitely improve. What is Funk Music Funk is an Afro American musical style originated by James Brown and later Sly and the Family Stone emphasizing the rhythm and putting melody and harmony in the background. Funk often consists of a complex groove where every instrument is playing a different rhythmic part fitting together like a jigsaw puzzle. Entire songs are written without any or minimal chord changes where one or two riffs form the basis of the song as represented by the examples in this book. One of the most distinctive features of funk music is the role of the bass line as a foundation with melodic bass lines at the centerpiece of a funk tune. The left hand parts in this book capture both the rhythmic and melodic essence of funk bass while the right hand parts capture the percussive syncopated rhythms of funk music similar to what a guitarist may play. Funk music uses the same type of extended chords as in jazz, including minor chords with added sevenths, ninths and elevenths, or dominant seventh, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords. Each of the 55 examples has been recorded three times: 1. The left and right hand parts are played through twice with drums & percussion, guitars and keyboards at the regular tempo. 2. Rhythm tracks at the regular tempo of guitar, bass, drums & percussion to practice the keyboard parts along with. 3. Slowed down track of the left & right keyboard parts with the drums so that you can precisely hear what the keyboard parts are playing. For musicians/students who would like extended 2 minute Play A Long tracks for each of the 55 examples ADG Productions offer downloadable mp3 files or MIDI files.
Download or read book Dust Grooves written by Eilon Paz and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.
Download or read book 100 Ultimate Blues Riffs Volume 2 written by Andrew D. Gordon and published by A.D.G. Productions. This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been over 20 years since I released the first volume of “100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Piano/Keyboards” in 1996, my most popular selling book. One of the constants has been the continued popularity of my Blues music instructional books for not only piano/keyboards but also Saxophone, Flute and Guitar. With developments in music software, faster internet download speeds for downloading mp3 audio files, (over 5 hours of downloadable audio backing tracks for this book) I felt it was time to author a 2nd. volume that uses newer software for improved sound quality, . Also, it is the 50th. anniversary since I started to learn to play Blues piano in 1968. I remember the wonderful feeling I had when I started to learn from the first two Blues piano books I bought from a music shop along the Charing Cross Road in London, I still have both books “Just Blues” a compilation of Blues, Jazz and Boogie-Woogie songs and “How To Play Blues Piano” by Junior Mance. I have again created 100 Blues riffs with many of them having elements of Rock, Funk, Country, Jazz, Boogie-Woogie, Gospel and Latin styles. The riffs are in the order that I composed them, giving you the learner an element of surprise as to what the next riff is going to sound like. Each of the 100 riffs have been recorded twice, the 1st. time, the piano part with a rhythm backing track and the 2nd. time a rhythm backing track to practice playing along with. I have also created a separate play-a-long track that consists of 10 choruses of the 12 Bar Blues progression. I would hope that you will use each riff to build your own Blues “song” through the 12 Bar Blues progression.
Download or read book World Grooves written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secular Songbooks Classroom Music
Download or read book Essential Grooves for Writing Performing and Producing Contemporary Music written by Dan Moretti (musician.) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features scores, mixed audio tracks, and component audio files for 41 contemporary grooves, which may be used with the creation of music on the computer. Includes genres such as Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, rock, funk, soul, hip hop and jazz. The book also includes discussion of each style and groove.
Download or read book Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production written by Andrea Pejrolo and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational guide for all levels of expertise, Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production shows you how to get the most out of the four leading audio sequencers, Logic, Pro Tools, Digital Performer, and Cubase. Using real-life examples, Andrea Pejrolo demonstrates a wide range of technical and creative techniques, giving you tips and new ideas to help you take your work to the next level. If you are producing music and looking to build your skills in orchestration, composition, and mixing you will find all the techniques and practical advice you need in this book. Featuring essential tools, that are now part of the everyday creative process in a digital production environment, to give you the most recent and cutting edge techniques- including swipe-comping, time-stretching, pitch correction, elastic-time, advanced-freezing, and new software synthesizers. The material on the website contains loops, templates, audio examples, and end of chapter exercises to practice new skills, this illustrated practical guide provides all the tools you will need to give your music the vital edge. Whether you are a student or amateur aspiring to more professional results, or a professional wanting to master new skills, this book will help you to improve and take the quality of your work to the next level. *Covers all key sequencing topics such as recording and editing techniques and automation groove quantization, converters, sounds layering, tap tempo, creative meter, tempo changes, and synchronization *Teaches mixing techniques that takes advantage of plug-in technology, maximizing the use of effects such as reverb, compressor, limiter, equalizer, and much more *A website loaded with more than 90 examples of arrangements and techniques, giving you advice on how to troubleshoot those common mistakes and perfect your music production.
