Play-Along CD for Drummers-This collaboration - the first in our Artist Series Play-Alongs - features the music of smooth jazz great Denny Jiosa. Take the classic cool jazz of Wes Montgomery add a spoonful of B.B. King and EricClapton add the fluid Latin sounds of Carlos Santana and you have Denny Jiosa one of the smoothest most passionate contemporary jazz guitarists on the scene today. We've mixed a bunch of Denny's music without the drums tobring you Denny's Mix. Print the charts right from your computer!A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal. These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance. Denny's Mix - the first in the 'Artist Series' play-alongs - features the music of smoothjazz great Denny Jiosa . Take the classic cool jazz of Wes Montgomery add a spoonful of B.B. King and Eric Clapton add the fluid Latin sounds of Carlos Santana and you have Denny Jiosa one of the smoothest most passionate contemporary jazz guitarists on the scene today.

Early Elementary Original Compositions by Nancy Faber-The focus on tone color and interpretation fosters musical growth while developing early reading skills. Rests are minimally used to increase student awareness of melodic shape and forward rhythmic motion. Short creativeopportunities that spin from the pieces help to inspire the student's composing talent. Includes an optional composing project at the end of the book. Contents include: A Rainbow Is a Smile (Turned Upside Down) Most of All I Like Rainbows A Double Rainbow I'm a Waling Rainbow Raindbow Rainbow The Storm and the Rainbow At the End of the Rainbow.Contents include: A Rainbow is a Smile (Turned Upside Down); Most of All I Like Rainbows; A Double Rainbow; I'm a Waling Rainbow; Raindbow Rainbow; The Storm and the Rainbow; At the End of the Rainbow.

This Rubank gem represents a compilation of two celebrated clarinet methods completely revised re-edited and re-styled for modern studios and classrooms. The wealth of valuable materials used for clarinet instruction since thelate 19th century was reorganized by Rubank editor Harvey Whistler into a progressive educational format to meet the needs of beginning to intermediate clarinet students. In his edition Whistler also provided: Additional material to comprehensively cover the low register and crossing the break Instructional units organized by key as well as topic culminating with melodic studies incorporating each new idea Exercises for tone development particularly in the upper register incorporated into each unitThis Rubank gem represents a compilation of two celebrated clarinet methods completely revised re-edited and re-styled for modern studios and classrooms. The wealth of valuable materials used for clarinet instruction since thelate 19th century was reorganized by Rubank editor Harvey Whistler into a progressive educational format to meet the needs of beginning to intermediate clarinet students. In his edition Whistler also provided: Additional material to comprehensively cover the low register and crossing the break Instructional units organized by key as well as topic culminating with melodic studies incorporating eachnew idea Exercises for tone development particularly in the upper register incorporated into each unit

Arlette Biget 's Méthode De Flute is a method for the instrument comprised of 32 lessons for young beginners. This method is ideal for beginners aged around 8 to 12 years and can be used for 18 months to 2 years in total. The method consists of 8 groups of 4 lessons with the last one in each group comprising a review of what has been learned previously. Previous musical knowledge is not necessary for this course although it does provide the perfect starting point for beginning to study music theory at the same time. Tips on posture breathing and hand position are included but to truly get the most out of this method a teacheris required who will be able to use the lessons in the most effective way possible. This method can be used individually as well as in a group context.

This book provides a collection of effective pieces to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book. However teachers will find that the creative appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other piano methods as well. Contents include: Allegro in A major · Appalachian Trail · Bearcat Boogie · Come Back to Sorrento · The Danube Waves · Gypsy Prayer · Mazurka in G Minor · Poetic Theme and Variations · Simple Gifts · St. Anthony's Chorale · The Swan · and more.The Level 5 Performance Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series provides a collection of effective pieces to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book. However teachers will find that the creative appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other piano methods as well. Contents include: Allegro in A major • Appalachian Trail • Bearcat Boogie • Come Back to Sorrento • The Danube Waves • Gypsy Prayer • Mazurka in G Minor • Poetic Theme and Variations • Simple Gifts • St. Anthony's Chorale • The Swan • and more.

Early Intermediate-Level 3B Piano Solo-Macabre waltz treats the student to colorful lyrics. This piece features the chromatic scale and a fortissimo ending. It's sure to dust any cobwebs off your student's piano! Macabre waltz treats the student to colorful lyrics. This piece features the chromatic scale and a fortissimo ending. It's sure to dust any cobwebs off your student's piano!

2nd Edition-The 2nd Edition of this ground-breaking book combines two essential elements of pianism: technical skill and artistic performance. Technique Secrets open the book followed by engaging technical exercises. An Artistry Magic piece at the end of each unit promotes expressive pianistic playing at the earliest level. The 2nd Edition Primer Level - Technique & Artistry Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series combines two essential elements of pianism: technical skill and artistic performance. “Technique Secrets” open the book followed by engaging technical exercises. An “Artistry Magic” piece at the end of each unit promotes expressive pianistic playing at the earliest level.

Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of violin music with this beginner's book/CD/DVD instruction pack! Play Today! is the ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction and terrific songs. All you have to do is follow along with the tips lessons and music provided as you listen to the CD or watch the DVD. The book includes 70 great songs with a professional quality CD. The DVD features on-screen violin notation so you can play all the music examples. This complete guide to the basics covers: assembly and care for the instrument · how to produce sound · reading music notation and rhythms · fingering chart · and more.Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of violin music with this beginner's book/CD/DVD instruction pack! Play Today! is the ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction and terrific songs.All you have to do is follow along with the tips lessons and music provided as you listen to the CD or watch the DVD. The book includes 70 great songs with a professional quality CD. The DVD features on-screen violin notation so you can play all the music examples.

Guitar Legendary Licks DVD-Learn the guitar styles and techniques of the legendary Bob Dylan! Each guitar part is played up to speed then broken down note by note. Nate LaPointe provides in-depth analysis of eight songs: Buckets of Rain - Corrina Corrina - Don't Think Twice It's All Right - Girl from the North Country - I Shall Be Released - Just like a Woman - Like a Rolling Stone - The Times They Are A-Changin'. 81 minutes. Learn the guitar styles and techniques of the legendary Bob Dylan! Each guitar part is played up to speed then broken down note by note. In this Guitar Legendary Licks DVD Nate LaPointe provides in-depth analysis of all 8 songs on this DVD giving you new insight into Dylan's playing!

Comprehensive band method- (Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 ) Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: Enhanced Learning System Optimum Reinforced Learning Theory History Cross-Curriculum &Creativity Daily Warm-ups & Rubank Studies 12 Full Band Arrangements Rhythm Studies Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - InstantStream/Download/CD-ROM* Start-up video Learn the basics Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individualinstrument Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends Music listening library Hear great pieces for band! *Internet access required for My EE Library .Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much much more all on CD-ROM. Features: Same great Essential Elements 2000 method! 15-minute video/“super lesson” for learning the basics Play-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument) Tempo Adjustment Software Duets and Trios Music Listening Library SmartMusic® Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice record and email a performance with on-screen assessment

Mid Elementary Piano Solo-Home Run Harry includes C minor and G minor positions some easy syncopations and a two-octave cross-hand arpeggio. Energetic fun-filled piece promises to be a hit at recitals! Home Run Harry includes C minor and G minor positions some easy syncopations and a two-octave cross-hand arpeggio. Energetic fun-filled piece promises to be a hit at recitals!

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. Thespecially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy: Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course Melodic Interpretation Including20+ contest level duets in each book Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds) Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion) Ornamentation All types are introduced Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods - join the tradition!A wealth of challenges and exercises for the confident Clarinet player designed to follow any tutor course and develop a truly advanced level of playing. The method addresses all aspects of accomplished melodic performance including sections covering: Adavced scales and arpeggios in all keys Studies in melodic interpretation Flexibility and dexterity exercises Ornamentation Articulation

Discover the wealth of Celtic folk melodies from the very roots of Bluegrass with this very special DVD from Norman and Nancy Blake. The Blake's have selected some of the finest and most haunting melodies of the Celtic and Southern mountain traditions all of which are accessible and easy to learn for the intermediate Mandolin player. Using split-screen close-ups you will be able to study both the picking and fretting hands individually and the DVD is packed with tips and advice concerning double-stops tremelos drones split strings and other essentials.Discover the wealth of Celtic folk melodies from the very roots of Bluegrass with this very special DVD from Norman and Nancy Blake. The Blake's have selected some of the finest and most haunting melodies of the Celtic and Southern mountain traditions all of which are accessible and easy to learn for the intermediate Mandolin player. Using split-screen close-ups you will be able to study both the picking and fretting hands individually and the DVD is packed with tips and advice concerning double-stops tremelos drones split strings and other essentials.

Popular Repertoire Accompaniment CD-Accompaniments to Popular Repertoire Book 1 on two CDs.

Licks Ideas and Music Lesson Two- This is the second of two highly packed lessons that John Hartford recorded for Homespun. John Hartford once again passes on numerous ideas for the learning player. You'll add colour and excitment to your banjo solos with John's trademark chromatic scales the famous ear-catching runs of his 'slide whistle' lick and his 'fiddle style' melodic playing which you will learn to play anywhere on the fingerboard

Late Elementary Piano Solo-Students explore speed with a jazzy two-hand gesture. Accented bass notes give rhythmic punch and the lively finish is sure to bring applause. Students explore speed with a jazzy two-hand gesture. Accented bass notes give rhythmic punch and the lively finish is sure to bring applause.

Homespun Level 2-Move away from simple strumming and learn some of the dynamic song arrangements and solo styles that Bowers has developed throughout his career. You will be amazed with huge variety of new sounds you can achieve on the instrument using Bryan's well-honed methods. The lessons include: The art of good accompaniment for backing up vocals Finding the melody and using thumb-lead and adding one two or even three harmony parts How to set up and tune your Harp correctly and effectively Finding the 'sweet spot' and getting the best sound Using picks on all five fingers The 'Mirror Trick' that will help avoid tension and injury during prolonged playing There'salso a selection of full solo arrangements for Autoharp including Old Joe Clark Hard Times and Gold Watch And Chain .

The violin can be used to accompany old time country songs with startlingly beautiful results. On this DVD Bruce Molsky shows you how to accompany Old Time songs and ballads and achieve distinctively rich and compelling harmonies in a musical interaction between your fiddle and your voice. Bruce covers all the basics starting with simple exercises to develop your ear and tune your singing to the pitches of the fiddle. He shows the most common chords for folk songs and how to use your instrument to harmonize with the sung melody. Then he gets you playing and singing along with him on the lively Pig In A Pen . During the course of this ninety-five minute lesson you'lllearn to accompany songs using a variety of tunings with detailed instruction in rhythmic effects chord movement harmonic variations syncopated bowing patterns and other techniques to bring out the drama and excitement of your song. Join in with Bruce as he takes you phrase-by-phrase through old time classics Omie Wise Stay All Night Bachelor's Hall June Apple and I Truly Understand . Includes a booklet with the music featured on the DVD. The violin can be used to accompany old time country songs with startlingly beautiful results. On this DVD Bruce Molsky shows you how to accompany Old Time songs and ballads and achieve distinctively rich and compelling harmonies in a musical interaction between your fiddle and your voice. Bruce covers all the basics starting with simple exercises to develop your ear and tune your singing to the pitches of the fiddle. He shows the most common chords for folk songs and how to use your instrument to harmonize with the sung melody. Then he gets you playing and singing along with him on the lively Pig In A Pen . During the course of this ninety-fiveminute lesson you'll learn to accompany songs using a variety of tunings with detailed instruction in rhythmic effects chord movement harmonic variations syncopated bowing patterns and other techniques to bring out the drama and excitement of your song. Join in with Bruce as he takes you phrase-by-phrase through old time classics Omie Wise Stay All Night Bachelor's Hall June Apple and I Truly Understand . Includes a booklet with the music featured on the DVD.

Comprehensive band method- (Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 ) Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: Enhanced Learning System Optimum Reinforced Learning Theory History Cross-Curriculum &Creativity Daily Warm-ups & Rubank Studies 12 Full Band Arrangements Rhythm Studies Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - InstantStream/Download/CD-ROM* Start-up video Learn the basics Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individualinstrument Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends Music listening library Hear great pieces for band! *Internet access required for My EE Library .Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much much more all on CD-ROM. Features: Same great Essential Elements 2000 method! 15-minute video/“super lesson” for learning the basics Play-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument) Tempo Adjustment Software Duets and Trios Music Listening Library SmartMusic® Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice record and email a performance with on-screen assessment

2nd Edition-Orchestrations by David Andruss This compact disc contains orchestrated background accompaniments for the pieces in the 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book. Teachers and students will be delighted by newly orchestrated background accompaniments improvisation opportunities and the variety of musical textures. Each selection in the book is played twice: first at a slow practice tempo and then at performance tempo. The piano part is included in the slow track. For the performance track the piano part is omitted or is in the background allowing the student to be the featured performer. Songs include: Firefly · Mexican Jumping Beans · Mozart's Five Names · Traffic Jam 2nds ·Kites in the Sky · Forest Drums · Super Secret Agent · Boogie on Broadway · Song for a Scarecrow · Theme from the London Symphony · Dinosaur Stomp and more. The Enhanced CD also includes standard MIDI files that can be accessed with a computer. When used with your software keyboard or synthesizer the MIDI files allow you to adjust tempos isolate track playbacks and transpose to different keys. Special bonus: MIDI files for the Piano Adventures® Level 1 Performance Book and the Level 1 Technique & Artistry Book are also included on this CD. Piano Adventures - Level 1 continues the intervallic orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger position approach is presented here in a fresh musically appealing way. This lesson book organises materials into units which represent major concepts and skills and revises and reinforces concepts introduced earlier. The pieces represented in this book also cover a range of styles. This method truly brings a sense of adventure to learning the piano and encourages and motivates student’s to learn with its diverse range of repertoire and resources. CD of backing tracks with orchestrations by Edwin McLean.