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DVD's

Learning Piano

by
Pete Sears

printable version


Product Details


Title: Learning Piano

Performer: Pete Sears

Director: n/a

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC

Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.)

Number of Discs: 1

Studio: Music Star Productions

DVD Release Date: November 17, 2005

Run Time: 180 Minutes



Zebra Keys Editorial Reviews


About the Performer

Pete Sears has over 40 years of experience as a professional musician. He has performed piano on such classic Rod Stewart albums as "Gasoline Alley" and "Never a Dull Moment" as well as singles like "Maggie May" and "Reason to Believe". From 1974 to 1987, he was a band member of "Jefferson Starship" where he showcased his talents on keyboard and bass. Pete has jammed with the best musicians in the industry, including Grateful Dead, Blues Traveler, Elvis Costello, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and many others.


Introduction

Have you been playing piano for a while? Do you know the basics of using chords and understand basic music theory, but are looking for a way to take your skills to the next level? Search no further! Pete Sears walks you through improvisation techniques that will bring your skills to a final level of polish.


Contents

Pete Sears demonstrates various improvisation and music theory concepts. He also imparts extremely useful insights on the nuances of solo and group piano performances that he has gained over his many years as a professional musician. With three hours of music instruction on this DVD, there is more than enough material to help you achieve the professional sound you have been searching for. Below are some of the topics he covers.

  • Various scales including Natural minor, Harmonic minor, and Blues scale
    Modes
  • Chords and chord variations
  • Walking bass notes
  • Playing in a band
Techniques are logically explained with the aid of clearly illustrated video graphics, use of split screen and an overhead camera view. Pete Sears has such a beautiful artistic playing style that you will learn a tremendous amount just by watching him play. Definitely a must see for those trying to raise their level of piano skill!

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