R&B Keyboard: The Complete Guide by keyboardist and educator Mark Harrison is an instructional piano book designed for players who want to learn authentic R&B keyboard styles. Suitable for beginners developing core skills as well as intermediate players expanding their stylistic range, it covers essential concepts needed to play soul, funk, disco, and pop with confidence and musicality.
This comprehensive guide introduces key elements such as chord voicings, rhythm patterns, grooves, and practical music theory, all presented through clear explanations and playable musical examples. The included online audio features demonstrations of many exercises along with seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band, helping you hear how each concept works in real musical contexts.
The book is presented in standard notation and includes detailed musical examples that demonstrate each concept in a practical, playable way. The integrated PLAYBACK+ audio tools allow you to slow down tracks without changing pitch, loop sections for focused practice, adjust keys, and isolate parts, making practice sessions more efficient and personalized.
By combining theory with real-world application, this guide helps players move beyond basic playing into expressive, stylistically accurate performance. Whether you are learning to comp in a band, write your own music, or simply enjoy playing at home, the material supports steady progress while keeping the musical experience engaging. The inclusion of full songs also helps reinforce learning through context, making it easier to internalize grooves and phrasing.
Song List
Seven complete songs included with full audio demonstrations
Ideal for practice, self-study, or teaching, this book offers a well-rounded path into R&B keyboard playing.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This comprehensive book and CD package will teach you the basic skills you need to play R&B keyboard. From soul to funk to disco to pop, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band. This work includes: scales and chords, harmony and voicings, progressions and comping, rhythmic concepts, characteristic stylings, the development of R&B, and more! "The Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series" provides focused lessons that contain valuable how-to insight, essential playing tips, and beneficial information for all players. Teach you the basic skills you need to play R&B keyboard, this is a comprehensive book and CD package. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634046605
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This comprehensive book and CD package will teach you the basic skills you need to play R&B keyboard. From soul to funk to disco to pop, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band. This work includes: scales and chords, harmony and voicings, progressions and comping, rhythmic concepts, characteristic stylings, the development of R&B, and more! "The Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series" provides focused lessons that contain valuable how-to insight, essential playing tips, and beneficial information for all players. Teach you the basic skills you need to play R&B keyboard, this is a comprehensive book and CD package. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or with a full band. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634046605
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