This book is specifically designed for students who wish to play country keyboard either in a group or solo. The emphasis is on making music immediately. Exercises sound great as well as teaching the necessary notes and tehniques. Although it starts with basics, it would be useful to have some knowledge of elementary keyboard playing before tacking the exercises in this book. Starting with major chords and basic rhythms, this book moves through a variety of sounds, rhythms and techniques in a progressie manner covering both accojpaniment and solo playing. To improve your skills even further, it is recommended that you use a metronome or drum machine with all the examples in the book. CD included.