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Lead Sheet 101

Reading and Arranging for Modern Piano

Contemporary solo piano is all about interpretation - that is taking a basic idea of the melody and chords and having some fun with it, creating arrangements in the moment, and improvising rhythms, chord colours, and even reharmonisation

From the absolute basics to the advanced, this book covers a plethora of techniques for reading and improvising based on melody and chords.

Lead Sheet 101 covers:- Basic chord approaches + common chord voicings (triads and 7ths) - learn how even a beginner can simplify and interpret a complex chord symbol

- Adding interest via movement and rhythm

- Simple ways to add chordal colour using chord hacks to add 9ths and other complex extensions without thinkin' about the math

- Intermediate and complex diatonic and non-diatonic reharmonisation techniques: learn to chunk up your sound by adding juicy chords in!

This book is a modern approach to chords and melody - learn to interpret beyond the dots and add freedom to your playing

Soft Cover @ AmazonCoil Bound @ Lulu
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KEYBOARDS

Sound Design for Modern Pianists

Whether your rockin' it out on stage, jamming in a jazz band, or smashing it out in a musical, it's not enough to just be playing piano. Pianists these days need to know their Rhodes from their Wurlitzer, their Hammond from their Vox, and lord knows they need to know their FX!

This is the book written for modern pianists - in it we cover:

- Understanding the differences between a clonewheel, stage piano, workstation, and synth and tips on buiilding your keyboard rig

- Programming basics including choosing character, shaping tone, and applying FX

- Complex patching with splits/layers and utilising pedals and controllers

- Audio examples of each instrument and FX type, and access to our curated playlists highlighting different intstruments and FX

This is the book that every gigging pianist needs - sound like a pro with our tips and tricks

Soft Cover @ AmazonCoil Bound @ Lulu
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FOLK SONGS

And Other Classic Tunes

A repertoire book for the beginner through advanced - this book is chock full of beginner leadsheets in C, F and G major with simple chord progressions, fully notated easy piano arrangements, reharmonised leadsheets with complex harmony, and fully notated contemporary arrangements for intermediate and advanced piano

PLUS 

Contemporary backing tracks in modern styles to get students rockin' out from day one

- 24 folk songs with multiple arrangements

- Simple leadsheets, easy pian, complex reharmonised leadsheets, intermediate and advanced fully notated arrangements

- Fully orchestrated backing tracks in contemporary styles

Soft Cover @ AmazonCoil Bound @ Lulu
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CHRISTMAS

15 Christmas Carols for Modern Piano

The perfect Christmas book for every learner featuring super simple beginner leadsheets in C, G, and F major, a handful of reharmonised jazz leadsheets, fully notated easy piano arrangements, and intermediate accompaniment parts for performing duets

PLUS

Fully orchestrated backing tracks in contemporary styles

- 15 Christmas classics

- Simple leadsheets

- Easy piano

- Intermediate accompaniment parts-

A handful of reharmonised intermediate lead sheets with jazz chords

- Fully orchestrated backing tracks in contemporary styles

Get soulful this Christmas with a modern take on some seasonal favourites

Soft Cover @ AmazonCoil Bound @ Lulu