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This DVD is part of the Ultimate Beginner series, which walks beginning-level musicians through an introduction to their particular area of musical interest. Step 1 walks aspiring rock keyboardists through the early days of playing electronically. The video discusses the blues form, rock technique, and dominant 7th chords, as well as showing viewers how to select various keyboard sounds. Step 2 teaches keyboardists the Dorian mode, how to attempt minor seventh chords, how to improvise, and more. The instructor David Garfield also discusses the keyboardist's role in the greater scheme of the rock band.