The Blues Jazz and Rock Riffs for Keyboard book presents a practical approach to improvising on the piano through a system of patterns in a traditional blues style. Because so much of today s popular music has its roots in blues the material included in these piano lessons is a vital component of jazz rock R&B gospel soul and even pop. The author s tutorials cover actual licks riffs turnaround phrases embellishments and basic patterns that define good piano blues and can be used as a basis for players to explore and create their own style.