The book is aimed at pianists who are looking for style-typical rhythmic-harmonic accompaniment patterns. In this combined new edition a wealth of patterns are presented in the following areas: Waltz, Ragtime, Country & Western, Foxtrot, Charleston, Tango, Rumba, Beguin, Swing, Shuffle, Chachacha, Mambo, La Bamba , Samba, Bossa Nova, Lambada, Boogie Woogie, Rhythm & Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Rock Five-Four, Seven-Four, Funk, Jazz Rock, Reggae, Salsa, Rap / Hip Hop, Techno. Each style is explained with an introduction to the style's history and evolution, analysis and exercises, so that the pianist learns to translate the patterns into different musical situations. With audio recordings for download.