60 of the Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known to Mankind

60 of the Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known to Mankind by Andrew D. Gordon. For Piano. Saddle stitch. Funk/Piano Instruction. Intermediate/Advanced. Book & Play Along CD. 66 pages. Duration 70 minutes. Published by ADG Productions (AD.ADG011-CD).

ISBN 1882146484. Funk/Piano Instruction. .

60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind by Andrew D. Gordon consists of 60 riffs in a "funky style." The first 30 riffs are designed to be played using a "Clavinet" sound while the second 30 riffs are designed to be played by an "Organ" sound. These 60 riffs cover a multitude of musical styles including Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Disco, Jazz, Latin, Blues, Rock, Gospel and Hip-Hop. Musicians and bands that have influenced these 60 examples include: Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Billy Preston, Ramsey Lewis, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, Stevie Winwood, Richard Tee, James Brown, Tower Of Power and Earth Wind and Fire. This product is for the intermediate to advanced musician who needs a comprehensive practical guide to these styles.
This product is for the intermediate to advanced musician who needs a comprehensive practical guide to these styles. The CD has each example recorded twice. The first example has the left hand part on the left channel and the right hand part on the right channel as well as a separate bass line and drums. The second version of each example has only the bass and drums recorded so that you can play along with the backing rhythm tracks.