All keyboard players, hobbyists and pros alike, can have instant access to the music they want to play if they can read lead sheets. This comprehensive manual teaches everything you need to know to become proficient at interpreting this common form of writing songs. You will learn what the symbols in lead sheets mean and what to do when you see them, including theoretical, technical, rhythmic and improvisational concepts you need to know to create accompaniments on the spot.
To get the most out of this book it is very important that you have a good working knowledge of all the major scales and the notes in every key.
The book is organized in chapters, with each chapter representing an aspect of playing through lead sheets. It is recommended that you follow the explanations carefully, playing through each exercise or tune that goes along with each point covered. The tunes are structured to demonstrate exactly how a certain type of playing can be utilized in reading lead sheets. These examples are fun and musical, not rote exercises. Play through each one slowly at first then building speed.
Reading Lead Sheets covers many aspects of playing with an emphasis on "real-life" or "on-the-gig" situations.