Expert advice made easy on notation, expression and technique for anyone learning or playing the piano or keyboard, either on their own or with a group. Perfect for beginners or intermediate players, there are useful diagrams and charts throughout. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss. AUTHOR: Jake Jackson’s publications, as writer, editor or contributor, include The Beginner’s Guide to Reading Music , How to Play Classic Riffs and Play Flamenco . As guitarist and songwriter he has been in several bands, including Slice, The Harmonics and Starbank and has studied a form of Flamenco guitar. Although Jake has a range of fine guitars in his house his favourite music software is Sibelius and, having worked with Cubase for many years, has now moved to Logic Pro and Reaper. Alan Brown is a former member of the Scottish National Orchestra. He now works as a freelance musician, with several leading UK orchestras, and as a consultant in music and IT. Alan has had several compositions published, developed a set of music theory CD-Roms, co-written a series of Bass Guitar Examination Handbooks and worked on over 100 further titles.