Appendix
Appendix
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Handy references to keep close — a chord and notation reference sheet, a big list of 100 great pianists, blank staff paper, and a glossary of terms.
Glossary
An A-to-Z glossary of the musical terms and symbols used throughout the book, from accidentals and arpeggios to articulation, ballads, and bass clef.
Who’s Who Big List – 100 Piano Players
A sweeping list of 100 essential piano players across jazz, classical, rock, pop, and beyond, from Mose Allison and Bach to Ray Charles and Chopin.
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Virtual piano
Play a piano in your browser — use your mouse, touch, or computer keyboard. Real piano sound, and a free Pro tab with up to 61 keys, sustain, MIDI keyboard input, a metronome, and recording.
Keyboard ear trainer
Hear a note, then click the matching key on the on-screen piano — with instant feedback, the right key revealed on a miss, and a running score.
Introduction
Meet your guide to learning piano from scratch — what this course covers and how to use the play-along audio that brings every lesson to life.
Chapter 9: More Time Signatures
Go beyond 4/4 — feel and count music in 3/4, 6/8, and 12/8 time to play waltzes, ballads, and grooves with the right pulse.
Chapter 16: Boogie-Woogie
Get the rolling left-hand bass and driving feel of boogie-woogie, one of the most fun and recognizable piano styles to play.
Chapter 17: Rock ’n’ Roll
Capture the energy of classic rock 'n' roll piano — the patterns and feel behind its unmistakable, foot-tapping sound.