Jazzsteps is the perfect manual for any aspiring jazz musician. It teaches though aural based exercises starting with simple listening and rhythm games and moving on just one step at a time towards copying and then responding to short jazz phrases. The corresponding cassette (available separately Catalogue Number 0571513689) is designed to be re-used as new Jazzsteps are introduced and there are four original 'play-along' tunes on side B for you to try new ideas. Jazzsteps is ideal for individual learning or with a group in a more formal educational context. In no time at all you'll be creating your own jazz with confidence and skill.

Instruction for Players of Any Level-Fiddling: The Basics & Beyond covers the essentials needed to be a successful fiddler. No matter if you are an experienced player or a complete beginner the four versions of each tune will keep you challenged. Each tune has etudes that are specifically written to cater to the techniques that will be needed to play every version of that tune. There is also information that is specific to each version that will help you learn faster and understand more. All of this information is specifically geared to building proper playing technique so violinists are welcome. And if that's not enough there are customised checklists to help you narrow down what's really important to remember while practicing each tune. The best part is that all four versions can be played together so teachers with students at various ability levels can still play together. The CD contains recordings of many of the songs in the book at both a slow and normal tempo. Fiddling: The Basics & Beyond covers the essentials needed to be a successful fiddler. No matter if you are an experienced player or a complete beginner the four versions of each tune will keep you challenged. Each tune has etudes that are specifically written to cater to the techniques that will be needed to play every version of that tune. There is also information that is specific to each version that will help you learn faster and understand more. All of this information is specifically geared to building proper playing technique so violinists are welcome. And if that's not enough there are customised checklists to help you narrow downwhat's really important to remember while practicing each tune. The best part is that all four versions can be played together so teachers with students at various ability levels can still play together. The CD contains recordings of many of the songs in the book at both a slow and normal tempo.

Spend time with one of rock's biggest legends! This all-access video couples instruction with the inside story of Leslie West a self-taught guitarist who pioneered heavy metal music. From techniques and influences to writing and performing Leslie gives a comprehensive look at his playing and the ways he developed one of the most recognised guitar tones of all time. With special guest appearances by Zakk Wylde Joe Satriani Mark Tremonti and Corky Laing you'll see why Leslie has influenced so many great guitarists. Includes the story and breakdown of his biggest hits including 'Mississippi Queen;' plus a booklet with tab.

Jazzsteps 2 - Putting It Together follows on from Book 1 introducing one new idea at a time you'll learn how to shape phrases play over a changing chord sequence and to extend your solo's in a meaningful way. The cassette is designed to be 're-used' as new jazzsteps are introduced And there are four new 'play-along' tunes on side B for you to put your ideas into practice. Jazzsteps is ideal for individual learning or with a group in a more formal educational context. In no time at all you'll be creating your own jazz with confidence and skill.

A systematic approach to range extension for all saxophones. Saxophone High Tones by Eugene Rousseau offers a systematic approach to range extension for all saxophones.

Janice Killian Michael O’Hern and Linda Rann. The sister series designed to be used alongside the Essential Musicianship tutor books for choirs these volumes contain a wide variety of songs from different historical periods other countries and cultures English and foreign-language texts levels and styles from masterworks folksongs and spirituals a cappella and accompanied pieces sacred and secular works and some pop-style selections. Each song is treated as an independent unit of study with background information suggested lesson plans warm-ups and performance tips.

Team strings: Is ideal for individual group and class tuition Allows violin and viola or cello and bass to be taught in the same lesson Contains carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles from Baroque and Classical to Folk Film and Jazz Develops instrument-related aural skills improvisation and composition Offers helpful notes for the teacher together with piano accompaniments ensemble scores and parts for wind brass and percussion

A renowned violinist and teacher discusses the interpretation of violin repertoire standards drawing upon 360 musical illustrations and excerpts as well as a lifetime of artistic experience. Suitable for players at all levels Leopold Auer's dissertation offers suggestions for performance of works by the great composers as well as observations on the techniques of Paganini Wieniawski Joachim and other virtuosos. Helpful hints illuminate the technical minutia of performance including special bowings mood and tempo variants and artistic effects. Auer begins by introducing the outstanding works of the older Italian violin composers such as Tartini Corelli and Vivaldi.He examines Bach's contributions to the repertoire in addition to works by Mozart Handel and Beethoven; innovations by latter-day artists such as Spohr Vieuxtemps and Ernst; and the Bruch concertos. Other featured composers include Tchaikovsky Elgar Franck and Sarasate. This classic guide concludes with valuable insights into transcriptions and musical memory. Reprint of the Carl Fischer Inc. New York 1925 edition.

The very thought of aural especially in examinations strikes fear into the heart of many young pianists and instrumentalists. But aural should not be an occasional optional extra it’s something to be developing all the time because having a good ear will help you to improve as a musician more than any other single musical skill. Improve your Aural! Is designed to take the fear out of aural. Through fun listening activities boxes to fill in and practice exercises this workbook with CD focuses on all the elements of the aural test. And because all aspects of musical training are of course connected a range of interconnected activities are includedto help develop the ear including singing clapping playing your instrument writing music down improvising and composing. This new edition of this popular series supports new ABRSM syllabus requirements from 2010 ensuring success in the aural test of graded exams.

Expert advice from a distinguished performer teacher and composer makes this lively study of clarinet playing essential reading for students and instructors as well as other music lovers. One of the most comprehensive books on the instrument this richly varied study offers both practical tips and a fascinating overview of the clarinet's role in musical history. In his encyclopedic coverage of the instrument and the performer the author provides suggestions about choosing and maintaining a mouthpiece; selection and care of the instrument; technique; tonguing and articulation; musicianship (phrasing form tone colour vibrato); and musical interpretation. In addition heestablishes guidelines for the teaching of other clarinettists making one's own reeds and preparing for public performance concluding with an intriguing look at the instrument's history and literature from ancient and mediaeval beginnings to modern times.

This new series from Paul Harris builds on his previous series Improve your Scales and Improve your Sightreading . Improve your Practice Grade 3 begins by encouraging students to plan their practice sessions. starting with warm-ups and then giving tips on how to 'explore a piece'. This book will encourage children to think about different aspects of their music as they play giving them a better musical understanding of their pieces and also encourages independent thought and exploration.

With this comprehensive Berklee Guide you'll learn the essential techniques for playing Classical Guitar. The included exercises and demonstrations will help you to develop ease of motion efficiency coordination tone control over dynamics and color melodic connection and harmonic balance while preventing injury. With this comprehensive Berklee Guide you'll learn the essential techniques for playing Classical Guitar. The included exercises and demonstrations will help you to develop ease of motion efficiency coordination tone control over dynamics and color melodic connection and harmonic balance while preventing injury. Techniques for each hand are discussed in isolation and then combined with exercises drawn from the Chaconne by S.L. Weiss which is also included in its entirety. Whether you are a classical or improvising player you will find a clear concise outline of the basic hand position and timing with dozens ofillustrative photographs and detailed descriptions. Online audio recordings are also included to demonstrate the techniques and their effects.

Introduces cello technique from the start taking the player up to grade one level. This title takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout encouraging interaction and the exploration of new sound worlds through a variety of music.

This first book in a series of five piano technique books presents short 4-measure exercises with helpful text imagery ( Warm-Ups ) and brief etudes. The skills emphasized in the Warm-Ups are given a musical contextin the Etudes that follow them. Each Warm-Up and Etude in the book has its own original accompaniment available on a separate CD or GM disk. Piano Technique Book 1 focuses on basic skills at the piano:good posture & hand position; creating a beautiful tone; attention to silence; playing forte and piano; playing detached tones; and playing connected notes.A piano method with music to please students teachers and parents. The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group instruction. By the end of Piano Technique 1 students will be able to produce a full-sounding tone with every finger and will be ready to play staccato and legato.

Guitar Apprentice teaches you real hit songs in a rhythm game format by breaking them down into easy portions on multiple levels showing you exactly what and when to play. By watching the scrolling fretboards and playingas they drop in to place you'll never be lost or overwhelmed. On the first level you play only a chord or two. By the time you reach the highest level you're playing the entire song like the original recorded version. Grab anyreal guitar pop in a DVD and you're ready to rock - even if it's the first time you've picked up a guitar! Every Guitar Apprentice DVD includes: 15 levels of play per song easy color-coded finger diagrams moving guitar necks show what's coming strings light up to show you what and when to play instruction on the fundamentals of playing guitar. Includes: Boom Hit Me with Your Best Shot Shine. Guitar Apprentice teaches you real hit songs in a rhythm game format by breaking them down into easy portions on multiple levels showing you exactly what and when to play. By watching the scrolling fretboards and playing as they drop in to place you'll never be lost or overwhelmed. On the first level you play only a chord or two. By the time you reach the highest level you're playing the entire song like the original recorded version. Grab any real guitar pop in a DVD and you're ready to rock – even if it's the first time you've picked up a guitar! Every Guitar Apprentice DVD includes: 15 levels of play per song • easy colour-coded finger diagrams •moving guitar necks show what's coming • strings light up to show you what and when to play • instruction on the fundamentals of playing guitar.

Ed. E. Battaglia-Nicola Vaccai's Practical Vocal Method (Mezzo-Soprano Baritone) is complete and scrupulous providing an ideal preparation for a certain type of 'pre-Rossinian vocalism' which is attracting renewed interest. This edition is a critical and technical revision of the composer's original work by Elio Battaglia. The completeness and centrality of Vaccai's method is further demonstrated by the practical examples on the accompanying CD. The CD contains a recording of the whole method for both female and male voice.

Join blues guitarist Tim Lerch on a trip around the world of the blues. Travel the highways and byways from Texas to Memphis Chicago to New Orleans and all the way out to the West Coast. With 9 chapters that range from simpleshuffles to more advanced jazz influenced blues with some funky Beale Street soul and a rumba from the French Quarter in between. Tim puts you behind the wheel and acts as your tour guide on this blues odyssey. The DVD includes a25-page PDF with standard notation and tab to clearly map your course. So get out your axe put on your shades fasten your seat belt and get ready for a fantastic blues guitar road trip! 1 hr. 34 min.Join blues guitarist Tim Lerch on a trip around the world of the blues. Travel the highways and byways from Texas to Memphis Chicago to New Orleans and all the way out to the West Coast. With 9 chapters that range from simpleshuffles to more advanced jazz influenced blues with some funky Beale Street soul and a rumba from the French Quarter in between. Tim puts you behind the wheel and acts as your tour guide on this blues odyssey. The DVD includes a25-page PDF with standard notation and tab to clearly map your course. So get out your axe put on your shades fasten your seat belt and get ready for a fantastic blues guitar road trip! 1 hr. 34 min.

Spanish Edition - Edición Española-Piano Adventures® es el método de ensenanza preferido de profesores de todo el mundo tanto en su practica privada como en las universidades mas destacadas. Centrado en el estudiante su enfoque usa elanalisis la creatividad y la expresividad para desarrollar la musicalidad en la mente y el corazon. Las piezas cautivadoras y pianísticas combinadas con ingeniosas secciones de teoría yun extraordinario enfoque técnico estimulan el estudio y el progreso con aventuras!Piano Adventures® es el método de ensenanza preferido de profesores de todo el mundo tanto en su práctica privada como en las universidades más destacadas. Centrado en el estudiante su enfoque usa el análisis la creatividad y la expresividad para desarrollar la “musicalidad en la mente y el corazón.” Las piezas cautivadoras y pianísticas combinadas con ingeniosas secciones de teoría y un extraordinario enfoque técnico estimulan el estudio y el progreso con aventuras!

Learn twelve classic bebop guitar solos from six of the greatest bebop artists. Each solo includes a technical introduction with analytical insights and references to its classic recording. The transcribed solos include: All the Things You Are (Tal Farlow) · Four on Six (Wes Montgomery) · Have You Met Miss Jones? (Jimmy Raney) · I'll Remember April (Grant Green) · Oleo (Joe Pass) · Stella by Starlight (George Benson) · and more. Includes standard notation and tablature. Learn twelve classic Bebop Guitar Solos with the guidance of Michael Kaplan . This book contains solos for songs by six of the greatest Bebop artists complete with technical introductions and analytical insights. Bebop Guitar Solos includes transcribed solos for the hits I’ll Remember April Au Privave Stella By Starlight Have You Met Miss Jones? and more.

For Useful Musical Drumming-Designed as a companion to Todd Suchermans award-winning first DVD release Methods and Mechanics this book sheds new light on the playing and concepts of one of the most exciting drummers of our time. Built around note-for-note transcriptions bydrummer/educator Brad Schlueter the book also includes detailed commentary from both Todd and Brad about the concepts contained in Todds playing. Included in this package are 8 songs 5 breathtaking solos and several of Todds custom drum lessons(highlighting his approach to double bass drumming and hybrid rudiments on the kit). All of the songs and solos are included on the CD as well as drumless play-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. Usable with or without the originalDVD release this book serves as a complete package to analyze practice and understand some of the concepts employed by Todd with artists such as Styx Brian Wilson Jerry Goodman Peter Cetera Brian Culbertson Spinal Tap Michael Bolton TheFalling Wallendas Eric Marienthal and many others.Designed as a companion to Todd Sucherman's award-winning first DVD release Methods and Mechanics this book sheds new light on the playing and concepts of one of the most exciting drummers of our time. Built around note-for-note transcriptions by drummer/educator Brad Schlueter the book also includes detailed commentary from both Todd and Brad about the concepts contained in Todd's playing. Included in this package are 8 songs 5 breathtaking solos and several of Todd's custom drum lessons (highlighting his approach to double bass drumming and hybrid rudiments on the kit). All of the songs and solos are included on the CD as well as drumlessplay-along mixes of all four of the Taylor Mills songs. Usable with or without the original DVD release this book serves as a complete package to analyze practice and understand some of the concepts employed by Todd with artists such as Styx Brian Wilson Jerry Goodman Peter Cetera Brian Culbertson Spinal Tap Michael Bolton The Falling Wallendas Eric Marienthal and many others.