Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998034 By Andrew D. Gordon. By Andrew D. Gordon. Arranged by Andrew D. Gordon. Hip-Hop,Instructional,Jazz,R & B,Rock. Score. 3 pages. A.D.G. Productions #603742. Published by A.D.G. Productions (A0.998034). Page 1 and 2 of this Funk Keyboard Practice Session shows a funky rhythm pattern using 9th. chords in all 12 keys around the cycle of 4th.s. There is a descending chromatic 9th. chord progression before each chord starting 11/2 steps up from the chord so for instance there is a descending 9th chord progression from F9-E9-Eb9 landing on the D9 chord. Page 3 is the chord progression going from the I chord (D9) to the IV chord (G9) and back to the I chord again. The audio file that accompanies the sheet music is split into t 4 sections, Part 1 consists of the piano playing along with the rhythm backing tracks in all 12 keys. Part 2 consists of the rhythm backing tracks in all 12 keys for practicing purposes. Part 3 consists of the piano playing along with the rhythm backing tracks of C11 to D11 Part 4 consists of the rhythm backing tracks of C11 to D11 Optional MIDI files are available separately for a fee, contact sales@adgproductions.com With using software such as the free programs Musescore or Garage Band you will be able to do the following with the MIDI files: 1. Slow the tempo down to your skill level. 2. Change the key, allowing you the option of transposing the patterns into keys other than the written key. 3. Use the loop function to practice difficult measures repeatedly. 4. Use these patterns for ear training exercises by slowing the tempo down and looping a certain section repeatedly, try to play the correct notes using your ear rather than reading the music. Check out the various Funk piano/keyboard books that I have authored at the publishers website A.D.G. Productions http://www.adgproductions.com and http://www.sheetmusicplus.com I have authored over 120 music instructional books for different instruments and numerous contemporary styles. Funk keyboard titles include: 60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind Outta Sight Funk and R&B Riffs for Piano/Keyboards Funky Organ Grooves 100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves for Piano/Keyboards 100 Ultimate Soul, Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves for Organ 100 Ultimate Soul, Soul, Funk and Rock Grooves for Clavinet Online Music Lessons and Consultations for Beginner to Advanced Students As the author of over 120 music instructional books for piano/keyboards, guitar, sax and flute I am available to teach music students from around the world in their home via the Internet using skype or facetime in many areas of music, Some of the areas of music that I have expertise in teaching for most instruments: Music styles: blues, jazz, rock, country, gospel, pop, funk, r&b. Learning how to improvise in all the above styles Piano/keyboard playing, music production, songwriting and composing, music career development, learning computer music software, how to play in a band, Music theory and ear training, History of Rock and Roll All levels of students are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Most of the students have been people who have purchased my books and are interested in taking their music education to another level. I can be contacted at musiclessons@adgproductions.com.
