100 Country Lessons (Paperback)

Todd Lowry

ISBN 10: 1480354821 / ISBN 13: 9781480354821

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. (Piano Instruction). Expand your keyboard knowledge with the Keyboard Lesson Goldmine series! The series contains four books: Blues, Country, Jazz, and Rock. Each volume features 100 individual modules that cover a giant array of topics. Each lesson includes detailed instructions with playing examples. You'll also get extremely useful tips and more to reinforce your learning experience, plus two audio CDs featuring performance demos of all the examples in the book! 100 Country Lessons includes the Floyd Cramer Slip-Note Technique; left-hand comping styles; special techniques; blues scales, pentatonic scales, et. al.; the country ballad; and much more! Piano/Electronic Keyboard Instruction Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 100 Country Lessons (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1480354821
• ISBN 13: 9781480354821
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

100 Country Lessons by pianist and educator Todd Lowry is a structured piano and keyboard instruction book designed for players who want to develop authentic country styles through progressive, technique-focused study. Ideal for intermediate learners, adult students, and dedicated players expanding beyond the basics, this method-based collection combines practical exercises with real musical application for both self-study and guided learning.

Built around 100 focused lesson modules, the book presents clear explanations alongside written playing examples in standard notation, supported by audio demonstrations that help players hear phrasing, timing, and stylistic detail. Core country techniques are explored throughout, including the Floyd Cramer slip-note style, left-hand comping patterns, blues and pentatonic scales, and expressive ballad playing, giving learners a well-rounded stylistic foundation.

The value of this collection lies in its thoughtful progression and practical relevance. Each lesson builds naturally on the previous one, helping players internalize concepts while immediately applying them at the keyboard. The combination of technical exercises and stylistic insight encourages creativity, making it easier to transition from practice into real musical expression, whether accompanying, improvising, or developing original ideas.

This approach supports steady skill development while keeping learning engaging and musically grounded. Players strengthen coordination, rhythmic feel, and stylistic awareness while working through material that reflects real country playing rather than abstract drills.

This edition focuses on instructional modules rather than a traditional repertoire list, emphasizing technique-driven learning through musical examples instead of full standalone songs.