The World Accordion To Gil

Sep 1,2010
by Gil Goldstein The often-misunderstood accordion is now taking its rightful place in the halls of modern music. The consummate world traveler, the accordion is basic to the music of Europe, South America, and beyond. In More...

Unleash The Left Hand

Sep 1,2009
When it comes to rock keyboards, chops and speed often should take a back seat to parts that can cut through the band and drive the music. Check out John Lennon’s churning and broken chords, Elton John’s moving gospel inversions More...

Lady Gaga39s “Just Dance”

Sep 1,2009
Anti-pop anti-diva Lady Gaga rocked the airwaves with “Just Dance.” With the help of producer RedOne (see the Oct ’08 issue of Keyboard for more on him), “Just Dance” throbs with synth bass and lead lines that have the power to More...

Booker T Video Repost

Oct 12,2011
We've been meaning to catch up with Booker T. Jones since his Grammy win for the 2009 album Potato Hole--for which we interviewed him back in August '09. If you haven't heard his latest, The Road From Memphis, you're missing out, More...

Welcome to Keyboard's November 2011 Links Page

Oct 10,2011
Exclusive interview with the Flaming Lips! Evan Bogart talks songwriting, keyboards, and production. Miss our Summer NAMM gear wrap? It's online?     More...

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers “Refugee”

Nov 1,2009
Tom Petty made it clear that you don’t have to live like a refugee — and if you follow Benmont Tench’s example, you don’t have to play like one either. Benmont’s B-3 work on the classic hit makes the song soar, largely due More...

Color Your World

May 1,2010
It doesn’t take an encyclopedic knowledge of music theory to add new depth to your chord voicings. My mentor, the great jazz pianist Kenny Barron, would often respond to questions about his commanding chord palette by More...

Ten Minute Technique - Warming Up Under the Gun

Jan 22,2010
by Josh DodesFinding time to practice is difficult for all of us. Whether you’re on the road, running from one gig to the next, or dealing with distractions at home, it can be daunting to keep your chops up. Whether at sound More...

Michael Jacksons “Billie Jean”

Dec 1,2009
Michael Jackson created some of the most universally memorable — and downright funky — music of the last century. His hit “Billie Jean,” from the best-selling album of all time, Thriller, makes great use of synth bass and More...

Hammond B-3 Basics For Pianists

Apr 28,2010
Even accomplished keyboardists sometimes struggle when playing the mighty Hammond B-3 organ — especially if they were trained on piano. It’s not velocitysensitive, has no sustain pedal, and can get louder than heck. Many More...