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The track is immediately followed by a version without count offs, instructions, or piano. It’s best to use the latter “bare-bones” version only after you’re sure what to play and where to play it.  \nDuring the intros to each track, don’t play. Allow this fantastic band to establish the pulse and mood for what you’re about to play—then I’ll count you in. On the solo piano tracks and a few tracks with the band, the piano comes in right away. But on most, the band plays a little intro. On some tracks I’ll instruct you to go back to the intro, and then you’ll rest and listen to the band until I count you back in.  \nThe chord progressions are repeated multiple times—usually 4 or 8 times—depending on the length of the piece. Songs are often repeated as well. Make a point to listen for and keep track of how many times they’re repeated so you can end with the band.  \nIf you’re having trouble executing what you’re playing with a track, then go back and practice it on your own—slow it down and break it down! If you need to simplify your part (i.e. play one hand only) so you can get in the groove with the band, then do so. That’s the beauty of Learn & Master Piano—you do it at your own pace.  \nOnce you’ve mastered the prescribed material to play with a given t","cbCaioy0nP9S9lHk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioy0nP9S9lHk","pdf",16936231,113,"English","# Sessions\n## Session 1 – First Things First\n## Session 2 – Major Progress\n## Session 3 – Scaling the Ivories\n## Session 4 – Left Hand & Right Foot\n## Session 5 – Minor Adjustments\n## Session 6 – Upside Down Chords\n## Session 7 – The Piano as a Singer\n## Session 8 – Black is Beautiful\n## Session 9 – Black Magic\n## Session 10 – Making the Connection\n## Session 11 – Let it Be\n## Session 12 – Breaking Up’s Not Hard to Do\n## Session 13 – Rockin’ the Piano\n## Session 14 – A Bit of Beethoven\n## Session 15 – Pretty Chords\n## Session 16 – The Dominant Sound\n## Session 17 – Gettin’ the Blues\n## Session 18 – Boogie-Woogie & Bending the Keys\n## Session 19 – Minor Details\n## Session 20 – The Left Hand as a Bass Player\n## Session 21 – The Art of Ostinato\n## Session 22 – Harmonizing\n## Session 23 – Modern Pop Piano\n## Session 24 – Walkin’ the Blues & Shakin’ the Keys\n## Session 25 – Ragtime, Stride, & Diminished Chords\n## Session 26 – Jazz Piano\n## Session 27 – “Caliente y Frio” – Hot & Cool Piano\n## Session 28 – Building Bridges\n# Using the Play-Along CDs\n## Track structure and practice flow\n## Repetition counting and ending with the band\n## Troubleshooting and pacing strategies\n## Experimentation and using original recordings","[{\"question\":\"How should you use the play-along CDs during the track intros?\",\"answer\":\"During the intros, don’t play—let the band establish the pulse and mood, then count you in. 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