A member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, Bernie Worrell is a musical genius who has performed on over 300 records with artists such as Parliament, The Pretenders, Buddy Guy, Buckethead, Les Claypool, Gov't Mule, Albert King, Keith Richards, Dee-Lite, Jack Bruce, Talking Heads and many others. Learn how he uses Clavinet, Organ, Piano and strings to enhance his music.Bernie teaches you his groundbreaking techniques like bass line doubling, repetitive themes with variations, syncopated upbeat stabs, octave jumps and staccato. He shows you how to build grooves, layer sounds and apply them over progressions. See how he adds colour with effects like wah, phaser, flanger, fuzz and much more! By the end of this program, you'll be the funkiest keyboard player around!Features include: iPod-ready video, free lifetime membership for online lesson support, authored for Zone 0 and more. 2 DVDs, 2 hours

A hands-on guide to essential hip-hop and rap Keyboard techniques. Covers all keyboard instruments, sampling and loops, rhythmic feel and groove, and more. The CD includes eighty-nine authentic-sounding tracks. Also includes a complete history of hip-hop.

Progressive Funk And R&B Keyboard Method is a great introduction to the world of Funk, R&B, Soul and Gospel keyboard playing. In this intuitive method by Peter Gelling and Fraser Brown, the emphasis is on making music immediately. The exercises are enjoyable and sound great, as well as teaching all the necessities and vital information. Covers the basics of creating interesting keyboard parts by concentrating on the most important aspect of these styles - rhythm. Other vital elements such as inventing riffs, blue notes, two handed accompaniment styles and solo playing are all included. A CD is included, containing all the examples within the book. This allows you to hear exactly how they should sound.

The celebrated performer George Duke offers his comprehensive and wide-ranging knowledge of the Keyboards in this special double-DVD set. Famous for his recordings with artists as diverse and demanding as Frank Zappa, Cannonball Adderly and Quincey Jones, Duke presents two very different perspectives on Keyboard tuition.Volume One concentrates on song construction, and offers advice on chord progressions, introductions, voice leading and phrasing. Duke discusses the knowledge required to accompany a voice effectively, including how to approach the pragmatics of live performance.Volume Two sees Duke discussing his perspective on contemporary improvisation and Piano styles. The lesson includes left-hand comping, building solos from motifs and maintaining a compositional view of your improvisation.All points are illustrated with musical examples, and the set is completed by some very special guest appearances from Robben Ford, Anita Baker, Al Jarreau and Miles Davis.

A Hands-on Guide to the Essential R&B Soul Grooves, Chords, and Techniques: CD includes 99 full-band tracks Gospel and Soul keyboard voicings Technique, independence, and the left hand Rhythm, feel, and groove Piano, organ, strings, and horns