Product Description
by Bill Keis (Author)
This book covers the basics of harmony. If you want to "make music", there are definite things that need to be learned. There are many books on the subject of music. What makes this book different? Knowledge of Harmony is very useful for improvising and composing. The material in this eBook is presented in a simple, straightforward and concise manner along with practice routines and ear training drills that will result in real ability to play different chord progressions in songs, improvise and compose The data in this book applies to any musician at any level of expertise regardless of what instrument or style of music he/she plays. This is invaluable as a reference book for private lessons or as a textbook for classroom study. This Book answers many interesting questions such as: * What are the 13 basic intervals? * Why are they important? * What is a chord? What is a chord inversion? * What are the six basic chords and how are they built? * Why are there several different chord symbols for the same chord? * What is the advantage of using Roman numerals for chords? * What is voice leading? * How do you arrange notes when for background vocals, strings & horns? * What is the 12 Bar Blues progression and why is it important? * How to write chords for a melody? * What are Diatonic chords? * Why are they so important? And many more
Author Biography
Bill Keis is a professional musician, teacher, author, pianist, composer, producer and musical director in the Los Angeles area. He has performed with such notable and talented musicians and composers as Chick Corea, Mark Isham, David Campbell, Stanley Clarke, Ronnie Spector, Edgar Winter, Chaka Khan and Kate Ceberano. One of Bill's compositions was used in the 2015 blockbuster movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, which grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.
