by Mark Harris
First published 2015
Mark Harris opens the lid on Elton John's piano techniques and reveals the musical DNA behind decades of hits. This instructional guide dissects the keyboard methods that powered songs from "Your Song" to "Rocket Man." Harris analyzes Elton's signature phrases, grand piano approaches, and distinctive licks across multiple musical styles. The book includes musical excerpts from ten compositions, featuring complete breakdowns of five classics including "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," "Crocodile Rock," and "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word." Harris provides curated lists of recordings and DVDs for deeper study. Musicians gain access to the technical foundations behind Elton John's legendary performances through detailed musical analysis and practical instruction.
Genres: art, 20th-century, biography-memoir, music, 21st-century, how-to
Vibes: educational, informative, technical
Tropes: how-to, instructional
112 pages · Paperback · Hal Leonard