Learn about chords & progressions at the keyboard and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Students of all ages can continue their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

Carefully organized so that new ideas are introduced in a gradual manner, this book is all you need to become an accomplished pop, blues and jazz player. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will unlock the secrets of how chords are built and organized into progressions. Learn how to play left-handed accompaniments and how to transform a lead sheet into a full-sounding arrangement. With its chord symbols, mini music lessons, and modern keyboard techniques, this book will allow you to play like a pro!

The accompanying CD features examples of the pieces in the book with background arrangements by a live jazz combo, a helpful resource for play-along and practice.

Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.

A supplement to Alfred's Basic Piano Library, this series is designed for students and teachers with limited or no experience in jazz and rock music styles. Perfect for individuals and group instruction and playable on both acoustic and electronic keyboards. Each piece is performed on the accompanying cassette tapes and GM disks.

Chords Complete! contains everything you need to know to play chords, chord tone melodies and bass lines - in all keys and in jazz, blues, Latin and rock/pop styles. This comprehensive resource for all musicians includes vital information about constructing basic, expanded and altered chords, as well as valuable techniques for creating contemporary chord voicings. For added rhythmic reinforcement and fun, play along with the unique Learn & Play CD.

Learn to play jazz at the keyboard and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Students of all ages can continue their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. By following the step-by-step set of instructions, you will learn all about jazz and blues scales, progressions, walking bass, latin jazz, jazz ballads and how to read from a fake book. You will gain insight by learning from jazz masters from every era---including swing, be-bop, jazz-rock, fusion and beyond. With its chords symbols, mini music lessons and modern jazz techniques, this book will allow you to become a jazz master in your own right.
The accompanying CD features examples of the pieces in the book with background arrangements by a live jazz combo, a helpful resource for play-along and practice.
Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.