A must-read for every drummer this exceptional book by Modern Drummer magazine founder and publisher Ron Spagnardi will help you become the master of your kit! It features over 1 000 accent exercises using mixed stickings rolls flams and accents around the drums.A useful book by renowned drum expert Ron Spagnardi teaching you the intricacies of accent control and patterns for technique and solo development.

The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book and CD package are influenced by the popular Samba Olodum and Baiao styles of Brazil. All levels. WHAT'S INSIDE: Photographs of each percussion instrument Instruction on techniques used to play each instrument Percussion scores Rhythm indexes played at different tempos Worksheets Percussion breaks Charts Audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments The Cd contains demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing the examples. Play along with a 30-piece percussion ensemble with drumset and bass. The World Beat Rhythms series can be used by studenst who want to teach themselves or by music educators for private or group instruction. ...a great asset to all music educators and band directors to get their orchestras band ensembles and students of all ages grooving together. Joe Porcaro The World Beat Rhythms series explores rhythmic styles from different regions of the world. The hybrid compositions and rhythms in this book and CD package are influenced by the popular Samba Olodum and Baiao styles of Brazil. All levels. WHAT'S INSIDE: Photographs of each percussion instrument Instruction on techniques used to play each instrument Percussion scores Rhythm indexes played at different tempos Worksheets Percussion breaks Charts Audio examples of each rhythm demonstrated on their respective instruments The Cd contains demonstration and play-along tracks that can be used when learning and practicing theexamples. Play along with a 30-piece percussion ensemble with drumset and bass. The World Beat Rhythms series can be used by studenst who want to teach themselves or by music educators for private or group instruction. ...a great asset to all music educators and band directors to get their orchestras band ensembles and students of all ages grooving together. Joe Porcaro

ShowTrax CD-Those nuns can really boogie! From the hit movie this mini-medley includes Hail Holy Queen I Will Follow Him Shout. Available: SSA 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30. Those nuns can really boogie! From the hit movie this mini-medley includes Hail Holy Queen I Will Follow Him Shout. Available: SSA 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30.

Twenty tunes in styles from Irish to American in a variety of tunings melody and accompaniment presented in standard notation and tablature with a stereo audio download (left channel melody right channel accompaniment). Left and right hand techniques and chord voicings are thoroughly discussed. For the first time the Celtic style woven texture accompaniment unique to the instrument is fully notated. Unique to the book are melodic Irish ornamentation blues jazz American fiddle tunes with variations and improvisations (all fully notated) and a chapter Breaking Away From Block Chords extending knowledge of the fingerboard. Includes access to online audio. John McGann's Guide To Octave Mandolin And Bouzouki contains twenty tunes in styles from Irish to American in a variety of tunings melody and accompaniment presented in standard notation andtablature with a stereo audio download (left channel melody right channel accompaniment). Left and right hand techniques and chord voicings are thoroughly discussed. For the first time the Celtic style 'woventexture' accompaniment unique to the instrument is fully notated. The book also contains melodic Irish ornamentation blues jazz American fiddle tunes with variations and improvisations (all fullynotated) and a chapter 'Breaking Away From Block Chords' extending knowledge of the fingerboard. Audio tracks are included to download online.

Now the sun turns out his light Good night Sleep tight. A Beatles' classic is transformed into an expressive concert choral setting that works wonderfully for choirs of all ages and levels. Warm harmonies well-craftedvocal lines and a sensitive accompaniment make this a welcome addition to the repertoire.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ePak(S) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. Now the sun turns out his light Good night Sleep tight. A Beatles' classic is transformed into an expressive concert choral setting that works wonderfully for choirs of all ages and levels. Warm harmonies well-crafted vocal lines and a sensitive accompaniment make this a welcome addition to the repertoire. ShowTrax CD.

Part two of the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and a professional CD with 69 full demo tracks. Includes sections on triplets sixteenth-notes glissandos chords and more. Part two of the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and a professional CD with 69 full demo tracks. Includes sections on triplets sixteenth-notes glissandos chords and more.

The aim of these Vocalises is to render the voice sufficiently flexible and mellow to execute easily and elegantly the colorature and embellishments found in the works of our great composers.

Teacher's Book 2-The Teacher's book includes a simple piano accompaniment with guitar chord symbols to accompany the pieces in Recorder Duets From The Beginning Pupil's Book 2 .

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level-The A Dozen a Day Songbook series contains wonderful Broadway movie and pop hits that may be used as companion pieces to the memorable technique exercises in the A Dozen a Day series. Also suitable as supplements with ANY method!The A Dozen a Day Songbook series contains wonderful Broadway movie and pop hits that may be used as companion pieces to the memorable technique exercises in the A Dozen a Day series. Also suitable as supplements with ANY method! Songs in Book 1 include: Cabaret • Climb Ev'ry Mountain • Give a Little Whistle • If I Were a Rich Man • Let It Be • Rock Around the Clock • Twist and Shout • The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers • Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) • Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.

Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2. Brian continues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes rhythmic slur combinations: tricks for playing in tune: secrets of great tone: fluid bowing: backup and chops: playing in flatted keys: and powerful double stops. Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top Fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2 . Briancontinues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes rhythmic slurcombinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.

John Lee Hooker recorded hundreds of songs throughout his career that spanned from the late 1940's until his death in 2001. Very few blues musicians reached the heights that Hooker achieved among his many awards Hooker was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Lee Hookers trademark one chord blues style can be traced back to his Mississippi roots where he first learned to play guitar and although often described as a simple technique the rhythm found in his playing is the bedrock by which all things blues fingerstyle rock etc. is based upon.John Lee Hooker played out of standard tuning E position and Spanish tuning typically Open A and nearly all his recorded works fall into either category. Breaking this collection into two parts Feldmann walks you through every aspect of Hookers playing style in both Standard and Spanish tuning. You'll even be treated to live video footage of Hooker performing the tunes taught out of standard tuning on electric and more rare acoustic guitar. Whether you're looking to learn Hookers songs licks or playing style you'll find those elements in spades plus most importantly you'll improve your rhythmic technique which will benefit your own playing regardless of genre. Tunes include: Maudie Tupelo MS I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive Boom Boom Boogie Chillen Hobo Blues I'm A Crawling King Snake Bundle Up and Go 118 minutes - Level 2 - Detailed tab/music PDF file on the DVD. DVD is region 0 playable worldwide John Lee Hooker recorded hundreds of songs throughout his career that spanned from the late 1940's until his death in 2001. Very few blues musicians reached the heights that Hooker achieved among his many awards Hooker wasinducted into the Blues Hall of Fame the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Lee Hookers trademark one chord blues style can betraced back to his Mississippi roots where he first learned to play guitar and although often described as a simple technique the rhythm found in his playing is the bedrock by which all things blues fingerstyle rock etc. isbased upon. John Lee Hooker played out of standard tuning E position and Spanish tuning typically Open A and nearly all his recorded works fall into either category. Breaking this collection into two parts Feldmannwalks you through every aspect of Hookers playing style in both Standard and Spanish tuning. You'll even be treated to live video footage of Hooker performing the tunes taught out of Standard tuning on electric and more rare acoustic guitar. Whether your looking to learn Hookers songs licks or playing style you'll find those elements in spades plus most importantly you'll improve your rhythmic technique which will benefit your own playingregardless of

Pupil's Book 3-Easy duets for descant recorders ranging from Beethoven to the blues to encourage the learning of new notes and rhythms. Suitable for two players or class ensembles with piano accompaniments in the teachers' books. Ideal foruse alongside the Recorder From The Beginning tutor books.

Chris Thile's amazing talent is evident in this entertaining collection of 13 original note-for-note transcriptions of mandolin solos featured on the sensational Sugar Hill CD Stealing Second. Written in notation and tablature. Chris Thile's amazing talent is evident in this entertaining collection of 13 original note-for-note transcribtions of mandolin solos featured on the sensational Sugar Hill CD Stealing Second. Written in notation and tablature.Track #14 is not on CD.

Sixth Edition-The first of four 3-CD packs featuring backing tracks of selections from Volume 1 of the Sixth Edition of The Real Book Play-Along European Edition. The first of four 3-CD packs featuring backing tracks of selections from Volume 1 of the Sixth Edition of The Real Book Play-Along European Edition.

Edited and fingered by Giuseppe Buonamici.

Co-ordination is an essential part of the drummer's skill. A sound understanding of music theory plus the ability to concentrate are also important if the musician is to improve technique and avoid stagnation. Paul Francis has been a professional player for many years. His own experience and awareness of the pitfalls make him uniquely qualified to write a book which will help the player achieve excellent results. Drumming has progressed so much in the last twenty years that with the right approach most players can aspire to a high level of competence. In addition to technical expertise concentration is the other important factor. If the mind is not focused all the practice maybe in vain. Players need to combine confidence and a disciplined mind to reach their full potential. Concentrating on Co-ordination contains many many hours of excellent tuition which will help the player master both the technical and mental skills. The book includes exercises devised for all four limbs and of approached in a methodical manner they will really work. Backed up by a 57 minute compact disc this is a golden opportunity to radically improve your drumming - and all for the price of one lesson! Co-ordination is an essential part of the drummer's skill. A sound understanding of music theory plus the ability to concentrate are also important if the musician is to improve technique and avoid stagnation. Paul Francishas been a professional player for many years. His own experience and awareness of the pitfalls make him uniquely qualified to write a book which will help the player achieve excellent results. Drumming has progressed so muchin the last twenty years that with the right approach most players can aspire to a high level of competence. In addition to technical expertise concentration is the other important factor. If the mind is not focused all thepractice may be in vain. Players need to combine confidence and a disciplined mind to reach their full potential. Concentrating on Co-ordination contains many many hours of excellent tuition which will help the playermaster both the technical and mental skills. The book includes exercises devised for all four limbs and of approached in a methodical manner they will really work. Backed up by a 57 minute compact disc this is a goldenopportunity to radically improve your drumming - and all for the price of one lesson!

The life an music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson-Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Motown record. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews 49 note-for-note transcribed musical scores two hours of recorded all-star performances and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this comprehensive book on his life his art and his influence. This folio also features a 2-CD set that includes performances of Jamerson's bass lines by such noted bassists as Geddy Lee of Rush Will Lee John Patitucci John Entwistle of the Who Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power and Jack Bruce just to name a few! Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Motown record. His tumultuouslife and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews 49 note-for-note transcribed musical scores two hours of recorded all-star performances and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this comprehensivebook on his life his art and his influence. This folio also features a 2-CD set that includes performances of Jamerson's bass lines by such noted bassists as Geddy Lee of Rush Will Lee John Patitucci John Entwistle of the Who Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power and Jack Bruce just to name a few!

This unique book combines two of the best loved hymns of the Christian church “Amazing Grace” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness ” with eight original compositions. These selections were chosen from 3 different solo albums recorded by renowned Los Angeles guitarist Jay Leach. The compositions and arrangements contained in this book will not only provide a unique perspective on harmonic chord substitution and voice leading but will also provide many valuable insights on acoustic fingerstyle technique for players of all levels from beginners to seasoned professionals. The inspirational stories of how this music came about combined with the soothing harmonic richness of the selectionsmake this a valuable resource all acoustic guitarists. This unique book combines two of the best loved hymns of the Christian church “Amazing Grace” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness ” with eight original compositions. These selections were chosen from 3 different solo albums recordedby renowned Los Angeles guitarist Jay Leach. The compositions and arrangements contained in this book will not only provide a unique perspective on harmonic chord substitution and voice leading but will also provide many valuableinsights on acoustic fingerstyle technique for players of all levels from beginners to seasoned professionals. The inspirational stories of how this music came about combined with the soothing harmonic richness of the selectionsmake this a valuable resource all acoustic guitarists.

A great selection of Very Easy And Melodious Studies . The pieces are all suitable for Grade One standard and will suit pupils of all ages but are particularly suitable for adult learners.

Tuba-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States. The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings. Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States. The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.