| It's God's Choice Christian Bookstore 1454 Addison Road South Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-499-5799 christianmusicandbooks@yahoo.com www.geocities.com/gcchristianbooks www.igccb.com Piano Method Books -- Tools for learning to play piano (New items in red) Learn to Play Gospel Piano Method Books *Introduction to Black Gospel Piano: Altered Chords, Chord Progressions, Slow Jazz Chording and Preaching Chords with DVD by Debbie Hess $22.95 for set This book teaches Altered chords, chord progressions, slow jazz chording and preaching chords. Don't need to be able to read music to use this book. Prior knowledge of basic chords helpful. Also helpful to know basic I, IV, V chord progression. Techniques are taught in the Key of C and you will need to transpose them to other keys. The DVD that comes with this book is excellent. *Black Gospel Piano: Passing Chords, Turnaround Chords and Endings with DVD by Debbie Hess $22.95 for set Tired of playing I, IV, V chords? Learn how to add some jazz to your chord progressions. Don't need to read music to use this book. Prior knowledge of chords is needed or you will need a good chord dictionary. The DVD that comes with this book sets this method apart from others offered online. *Chord Substitutions with DVD by Debbie Hess $22.95 for set This book teaches how to use chord structure and substitutions. You don't have to know how to read sheet music. *I've Always Wanted to Play the Piano by Jo Ann Butler $14.95 book Learn to play hymns on the piano using lead sheets. All songs in C or F. *Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series: Gospel Piano with CD by Kurt Cowling $17.95 book/cd This comprehensive book and CD package provides you with the tools needed to play in a variety of Gospel styles. Learn the nuances involved in achieving that authentic Gospel sound through a study of rhythmic devices, grooves, melodic and harmonic techniques, and format design. The accompanying CD features over 90 tracks, including piano examples as well as the full Gospel band to help capture the true flavor of the style -- this description is from publisher's text. This book is for advanced pianists who can sightread. Some samples used in this book are taken from songs by Hezekiah Walker, Colorado Mass, Kirk Franklin and other gospel artists. *Gospel Keyboard Styles – Hal Leonard (for advanced pianist) $12.95 Description from Publisher: This book digs into the authentic gospel stylings associated with great artists such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. The first part of the book deals with the 3/4 or Slow Gospel style (used in the song “Amazing Grace,” for example), showing the harmonic techniques needed to create the real gospel sound on the piano. The second part focuses on the 4/4 or Fast Gospel style, where gospel harmonies are combined with up-tempo rhythms and syncopations to create exciting results (such as in Paul Simon's song “Gone at Last”). The techniques covered in this book will help you lead your congregation at the piano, and will inject new ideas into your rock, R&B and funk playing. *How to Play Hymns & Gospel Songs in Evangelistic Styles (for advanced pianist) $13.95 *Precious Lord! How To Play Black Gospel Book 1 - Robert L. Jefferson $24.95 Step by step instructions from traditional to contemporary styles. A great teaching aid. For those who have always wanted to learn black gospel, this book will be a foundation. Includes triads, cadences, chord functions, syncopation and rhythm, gospel bass lines, gospel fills, common endings, free meter, preach it section, contemporary gospel, chord progressions. Excellent for intermediate to advanced levels. *You Can Teach Yourself Gospel Piano by Gail Smith $12.95 Progress from simple to more elaborate settings while learning fills and improvisation. A brief dictionary of musical terms and a basic chord encyclopedia are included. Also, basic note reading is covered. Bass patterns (left hand), chord inversions, chord progressions. Great for intermediate to advanced levels. *You Can Teach Yourself Jazz Piano by Uri Ayn Rovner $12.95 The workbook section reviews music theory, notation, analysis and writing music. The Fake book gives you the opportunity to read from lead charts. The songbook offers a variety of songs in many styles. This is not a gospel book. It is secular. *121 Fills for Gospel and Country Piano Book/CD by Danny Crawford $21.95 This is a collection of fills to guide you down the path of new musical possibilities. Written by one of gospel music's most recorded pianists, this book/CD set is designed for easy use by both readers and those who play by ear. *Chord Dictionary for All Keyboard Instruments by Albert De Vito (HL) $9.95 Includes: all the basic chords up to 13th chords, augmented, diminished and flatted chords and more. Also contains 1193 keyboard diagrams, circle of keys, major scales, transposition chart etc. This book has more chords in it that the "Ultimate Chord Book" which sells for $2.95 below. *The Ultimate Chord Book - Piano $2.95 Includes basic chords up to the ninth chords. *You Can Play By Ear $19.95 Text from Publisher: Developed by Robin Jarman to enable anyone to accompany songs on the piano without music, change key when a song is pitched too low or too high, and provide accompaniment when only the melody and chord symbols are given. It is ideal for teachers, students, parents, and members of the community who would like to accompany "sing alongs." The book does assume that the student can sing in tune, can read simple rhythm and notation, is familiar with the treble and bass clefs and the piano keyboard, and has a sense of humor and a desire to learn. The accompanying CD talks you through the exercises, providing additional instruction and help. This is a secular not a Christian course. Piano Method Books Music In Me Series by Word Music's Carol Tornquist $8.95 per book Each book in this unique series is designed to help them understand both musical and Biblical concepts at the same time. Early exposure to music theory - especially harmony and ear training - plus an understanding of how music works will provide today's children with a strong foundation for becoming tomorrow's church musicians. (Hal Leonard's description). Music in Me includes 3 levels and each level includes 5 coordinating student books: Lesson Book (Teaches reading music) Theory & Technique Book (Teaches music theory and an understanding of music) Creativity Book (Teaches basics needed for writing your own music) Praise & Worship Book (Contains solos to play) Hymns & Holidays Book (Contains solos of hymns and holiday music) Each of these books are available in level 1, level 2, and level 3 for $8.95 each. Church Musicians Series Church Musician Method – primer Glover $7.95 Church Musician Method – level 1 Glover $7.95 Church Musician Method – level 2 Glover $7.95 Church Musician Method – Theory level 1 Glover $6.95 THE CHURCH MUSICIAN - Primer is similar to Level 1. For a new student to music, the primer book should be used first. For someone who already know at least the C position, they can probably start with Level 1. THE CHURCH MUSICIAN - Level I is a piano method designed to follow logically the Primer Level. It continues to present a concise step by step approach to the fundamentals of music through the use of familiar and new religious music. it should be reinforced with other correlated materials available at this level. Should the student not complete all of the correlated materials in Level I and be ready to proceed with Level II - THE CHURCH MUSICIAN, the materials are so designed to carry over into first part of this level. Materials correlated with THE CHURCH MUSICIAN - Level I: * Church Musician Theory * Church Musician Repertoire * Christmas Music - Level 1 Alfred's Basic All-in-One Piano Sacred Course (Levels 1 thru 5 cost $11.95 each) Text from Publisher: Designed for the Christian student, this course incorporates the appealing music and activities from Alfred's All-in-One Course with lyrics and illustrations that reflect spiritual and inspirational themes. Students will be exposed to Christian values and principles as well as Biblical lessons while learning basic musicianship skills. This course includes music theory exercises as well as sightreading music skills. Graded Piano Music Books for Students Hymntime Piano Book, level 1: Graded material – Fred Bock Music Company $5.95 Includes: Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, We Gather Together (Thanksgiving Hymn), Bubbling in My Soul, O Be Careful Little Hands, This Little Light of Mine, Away in a Manger, Silent Night, When He Cometh (Jewels) and more. Hymntime Piano Book, level 2: Graded material – Fred Bock Music Company $5.95 Includes: All the Happy Children, America, Away In The Manger, Blest Be The Tie That Binds, Doxology, I’ll Be A Sunbeam, Jesus Loves the Little Children, Just As I Am, Onward Christian Soldiers, The BIBLE, What A Friend, Wonderful Words of Life and more. Traditional Hymns – levels 1 – Hal Leonard $5.95 each 7 songs: Amazing Grace, Deep and Wide, Faith of Our Fathers, For the Beauty of the Earth, Give Me That Old Time Religion, Jesus Loves Me and more. Traditional Hymns – levels 2 – Hal Leonard $5.95 each 11 songs: All Glory, Laud and Honor, Be Still My Soul, Come Christians Join To Sing, Down In My Heart, I Sing The Mighty Power of God, Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee, Now That We All Our God, O Worship The King and more. Traditional Hymns – levels 3 – Hal Leonard $6.95 each 14 songs: All Things Bright and Beautiful, Come Thou Almighty King, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, Ezekiel Saw The Wheel, From All That Dwell Below The Skies, God Of Grace and God Of Glory, Holy Holy Holy and more. Traditional Hymns – level 4 – Hal Leonard $6.95 each 12 songs: Eternal Father, Strong To Save, Every Time I Feel The Spirit, God Will Take Care Of You, In Christ There Is No East or West, Lord I Want To Be A Christian, My Faith Looks Up To Thee, Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen and more. Prices are subject to change. ******************************************************************************* Ordering Information To order by credit card, please call us at 301-499-5799. Minimum Order by Mastercard or Visa is $10.00. State tax will be added to orders for Maryland residents & addresses. We no longer accept personal checks. Returned check fee is $35.00. No refunds and exchanges. 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