Music Reading For Keyboard: The Complete Method (Essential Concepts) [Paperback]

Larry Steelman (Composer)

Book Description

Series: Essential Concepts | Publication Date: May 1, 1998

A complete method for: notes, rhythms, keys, time signatures; treble and bass clefs; right and left-hand patterns and accompaniments; popular song styles; repeat signs, accidentals, codas; and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Musicians Institute Press (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793582008
• ISBN-13: 978-0793582006
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Instrumentation > Keyboard

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150 of 155 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A course in sight reading, December 8, 2003

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This review is from: Music Reading For Keyboard: The Complete Method (Essential Concepts) (Paperback)

I have recently started using this book. I also have the sight reading secrets book by Richman, which I have reviewed separately.

I was trying to decide between both these books when buying originally. While the other book contains some very good tips, this book is more comprehensive and is widely used as a text book for musicians.

It is very well organised, and well written in the style of a sight reading course, and has good rhythm and sight reading exercises to work on before doing the specific examples which are done in a variety of contemporary styles including rock bebop and Latin Jazz. The examples are interesting and not too complicated. As with many things, the more you practice, the more you improve to the point where you are naturally better.

I consider this better than the Richman book, although that book really helped me with breaking down more complicated rhythms, and I do recommend both books.

I hope you find this review helpful.

131 of 137 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wholly useable and enjoyable book, July 3, 1999

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This review is from: Music Reading For Keyboard: The Complete Method (Essential Concepts) (Paperback)

Trying to find a book on sightreading for the keyboardist in the contemporary music vein, was very difficult. This book approaches reading contemporary music in an easy to follow, practical approach. I would recommend this book to any one wanting to get to grips with their sightreading - from people who 'play by ear' to the classically trained pianist who wants to learn to read and play rock/pop/funk etc. music properly. It is opening up a world of music that, up until now, only brought much frustration.

73 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, It helped me a lot!, September 15, 2001

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Adam Frederico (Provo, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Music Reading For Keyboard: The Complete Method (Essential Concepts) (Paperback)

I absolutely love this book. I am a pretty accomplished pianist and this still helped me a lot. I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more on sight-reading. I am already 50% better at sight-reading. This book is definately a must have for the pianist.