Alfred Basic Chord Approach to Electronic Keyboards

This method uses the great capabilities of the electronic keyboard to teach keyboard musicianship. Book 1 teaches 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths in C and G positions; 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures; whole, half, and quarter notes; rests; basic note reading; musical terms; 'single-fingered' chords (with the touch of a key on your keyboard) and 'fingered' G and D7 chords (combining three or more notes yourself). Book 2 continues with 6ths, 7ths and octaves; eighth notes, dotted quarter notes and syncopated notes; sharps, flats and naturals; the keys of C, G and F Major; construction of the Major scale; new 'fingered' chords and additional 'single-fingered' chords. Book 3 deals especially with extended positions of the right hand, the introduction of the A Minor and D Minor keys and the development of technical skills such as the crossing under of the thumb. Triplets are introduced as well as 'fingered' A Minor and D Minor chords and much more.