Product Description
Mastery of Keys: A Comprehensive Guide of Scales, Arpeggios, and Chords
A book for every pianist: student, teacher, and professional!
Whether you're just starting your musical journey or seeking to refine your craft, this book is your invaluable companion. With clear, practical exercises, you'll effortlessly navigate the intricate patterns of scales, arpeggios, and chords. From the foundational basics to the most advanced progressions, this book equips you with the tools to unlock your true potential as a pianist.
Let's look inside:
Section 1: Scales
- Five Finger Scales
- Major Scales: One Octave
- Major Scales: Two Octaves
- Major Scales: Three Octaves
- Major Scales: Four Octaves
- Minor Scales: Natural, Melodic, and Harmonic
- Major & Harmonic Minor Scales in 3rds
- Major & Harmonic Minor Scales in 6ths
- Major & Harmonic Minor Scales in 10th
- Major & Harmonic Minor Scales in Octaves
- Chromatic Scales
Section 2: Arpeggios
- Major, Minor, Dominant 7th and Diminished 7th
Section 3: Chords
- Scale-Tone Triads, Cadences, and Inversions
- 24 Chords Beginning on Each Root Note
Section 4: Appendices
- Appendix A: The Circle of Fifths Diagram
- Appendix B: Glossary
Within these pages, you'll find an approach that embraces all fifteen major and fifteen minor keys, illuminating the keyboard in its entirety. I acknowledge that some keys may seem less trodden in the world of music composition, but their existence justifies the learning of them. Playing in all keys isn't just about mastering notes; it's about enhancing your versatility, shapening your musical ear, and empowering you to tackle any piece of music that comes your way.
Let your fingers dance across the keyboard, let the notes resonate with your heart, and let this book be a guiding star on your musical voyage.
Happy Playing!
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