How to Play Black Gospel: For Beginners [Paperback]

Robert L. Jefferson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

You can learn how toplay Gospel Musicand learn how toplay the piano atthe same time! Thequick and practicalapproach tolearning how toread music. Thisbook makeslearning to playthe piano fun forall ages!!CDs are available to go along with the books. For more information go to:www.jeffersonpresents.com

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Robert L. Jefferson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, a Master of Music degree from the University of Houston, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the University of Maryland. He began playing the piano for the church at the age of nine. Dr. Jefferson was able to refine his gospel style by serving as pianist for the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, the Salt River Valley District Association Congress and the Arizona National Baptist Convention. He also promoted the gospel style of piano playing through his private piano students. After leaving Phoenix, he served as organist for the Christian Fellowship of Musicians and Entertainers and taught class piano at the University of Houston. Jefferson has had extensive performing experience as pianist for a variety of gospel artists throughout the United States and Asia. While in Japan, he was musical director of the Yokota Inspirational Gospel Choir in Tokyo and also educator for numerous Japanese gospel choirs and musicians throughout Japan. He is experienced as a soloist, songwriter, recording artist and jazz pianist and continues to perform and conduct workshops nationally and internationally. It is Dr. Jefferson's desire that his books will aid in elevating the spread of gospel music education throughout the world. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Pensacola Pubns; Pap/Cas edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880549085
• ISBN-13: 978-1880549087
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,601,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Robert L. Jefferson is experienced as a vocalist, songwriter, recording artist and pianist, and is highly sought after as a speaker, and clinician. He has performed with major symphonic orchestras and in concert halls throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Jefferson is one of the leading experts in the study of Gospel Music performance. He is also the author of the most popular and comprehensive How to Play Gospel Music series books in print. Dr. Jefferson is published by Oxford University Press as well as other publishers.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just starting -- but all ready impressed!, October 13, 1998

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This review is from: How to Play Black Gospel: For Beginners (Paperback)

I just started reading this book a few days ago, but I all ready feel as though I'm on my way to becoming a pro at playing gospel music. Robert makes learning simple and easy without all the lingo that can sometimes deter an aging mind. I hope to purchase volume 2 in the future!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good book for a gospel beginner, March 9, 2008

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This review is from: How to Play Black Gospel: For Beginners (Paperback)

This book was a real find for someone who wants to learn how to play the piano and black gospel at the same time. It is very basic and easy to use.

1.0 out of 5 stars Returned Could not open, February 18, 2012

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This review is from: How to Play Black Gospel: For Beginners (Kindle Edition)

Returned it. New Kindle. Could not get past screen to rate book to even open it to look at it!!!!! Also wanted me to link it to social networks. I don't have anyy. Grrrrrr.... so returned it. Have a new Kindle Touch. Would re-purchase it if someone can tell me how to get past all of that. Will purchase paper copy, I guess.