A selection of numbers from the 1920's to the 1940's providing plenty of stylistic variety for the soloist (including some ad-libbing!) with sympathetic and highly-playable Piano accompaniments. Guaranteed smiles and lots of enjoyment in this collection.

As the cornestone for the innovative band Dream Theater John Petrucci has rapidly become one of the most respected and talked about guitarists of the '90's. He has been featured in virtually every major guitar publication worldwide and was voted Best Guitarist for 1994 in Guitar magazine and Break Through Guitarist of the Year (1993) in Guitar For the Practicing Musician magazine. This powerful and all encompassing book starts with a valuable segment on warm-ups followed by up-to-date practice concepts that address dealing with today's information explosion. John has provided detailed lessons concerning speed and accuracy using rhythmicsubdivisions chromatic exercises dynamics and scale fragments. Other topics include picking through arpeggios string skipping sweep picking legato technique and how to expand the color and texture of basic Power Chords . Also included are detailed transcriptions and demonstrations of dozens of exercises examples and special etudes ranging from easy-to-master to very challenging. All music examples are contained on the included recording and written in both standard notation and tablature. This book/CD package may be used alone or in conjuction with Jon's REH video: Rock Discipline

Performance Program-Everything you need to train young choirs! This essential resource helps teachers develop musicianship through singing covering vocal technique conducting skills rehearsal guides and repertoire. The three volumes of the Performance Project (which are included in the teacher's book) offer a complete concert repertoire. Book. Rao D

This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the tenor banjo in C-G-D-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major seventh minor diminished and augmented with relative minor I IV and V7 chords. The fingerboard is also shown with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. This chart is also suitable for the tenor mandola which uses the same tuning. Unfolds to 17.5 by 11.75. This chart shows essential chords and secondary minor chord relationships in all 12 keys for the tenor banjo in C-G-D-A tuning. The chords shown for each root note are major seventh minor diminished and augmented withrelative minor I IV and V7 chords al fingerboard with all the frets numbered and the corresponding notes shown in standard notation. This chart is also applicable to the tenor mandola which uses the same tuning. Unfolds to17.5' by 11.75'. Also suitable for mandola.

Hot Off The Press is one of four new geography songs in the A&C Black cross-curricular Songsheets series. Aimed at KS2 and linked to the curriculum these individual songs are perfect for the classroom or for assemblies and end of term concerts. They are catchy easy to learn and cover topic facts - in a fun way! Features: Key facts reinforced through song Full piano/vocal score and photocopiable lyrics CD of backing/teaching/performance tracks Perfect for assemblies and school concerts They fulfil QCA Music Scheme unit 20 Performing Together'. Also includes access to adedicated website containing additional resources: tuned and untuned percussion parts teaching/performance notes and a performance schedule.

10-Minute Teacher-Learn how to play Message in a Bottle fast! This 10 minute video shows you all the chords and riffs for this classic song with on-screen chords and tablature. Includes ‘soundalike’ performance of the complete song. Plus: asheet music booklet containing full notation tablature and complete lyrics. Here’s absolutely everything you need to play Message in a Bottle in one exciting package in just 10 minutes! Watch it Learn it Play it in just 10minutes!

This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approachto learning. The play-along CD will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along CD as much as possible. The CD containsmodel renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in variousstyles of music.

Classic Funk And R And B Grooves For Bass is an overview of stylistic examples that capture the essence of R&B recordings from Memphis Muscle Shoals Motown and New York. All the music examples are written in standard notation and tablature and all examples are demonstrated on the enclosed recording (live not sequenced). Learn Basic Stroke Techniques Muting and Raking and much more also with accompanying CD designed to take you beyond just playing the correct notes by providing the true feel of these great moves.

The 2-in-1 Drummer is a fun challenging collaboration between Cuban drumming legend Walfredo Reyes Sr. Elliot Fine co-author of the extraordinarily influential drumset method 4-Way Coordination David Stanoch and Mark Powers. By combining standard drumset rhythms with established percussion rhythms for a single player this inspiring book/DVD study will teach you how to create a 'bigger beat' in a wide variety of popular musical styles. Hence The 2-in-1 Drummer!

Drumstick Finger Systems And Techniques will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. Drumstick Finger Systems And Techniques starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokes and/or to maintain a constant almost perpetual motion with each hand. Drumstick Finger Systems And Techniques will explain and illustrate the majority of finger techniques which can be combined into various finger systems. Drumstick Finger Systems AndTechniques starts with the most basic fundamentals and takes the reader through a logical pyramiding progression of techniques leading to the development of the ability to use the fingers to assist in multiple strokesand/or to maintain a constant almost perpetual motion with each hand.

Explore the fascinating world of the dinosaurs with this collection of 12 imaginative new pieces by Carol Barratt including one duet featuring two dinosaurs. Complete with interesting facts and pictures of the dinosaurs ideal for all players of Grade one standard.

ShowTrax CD-Now with new Christmas lyrics Bette Midler's famous hit gets a holiday makeover! From a distance the world sings 'Silent Night'... the words sound sweet and clear and all is bright and calm. With a message of peaceand hope that seems fresh and new this will be an inspirational addition to your holiday programming.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:05

This blast from the past is the perfect closer for any concert. Add some simple choreography and the ShowTrax CD to bring down the house. Songs include: Crocodile Rock Joy to the World and Your Mama Don't Dance.Availableseparately: TTB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 6:00.This blast from the past is the perfect closer for any concert. Add some simple choreography and the ShowTrax CD to bring down the house. Songs include: Crocodile Rock Joy to the World and Your Mama Don't Dance. Available for TTB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 6:00.

Metodo per chitarra- Il metodo Berklee Basic Guitar: Parte 1 . Una risorsa essenziale per ogni student di chitarra alle prime armi. Questo modern metodo di insegnamento e pensato sia per lo studio individuale sia perl'ambito scolastico. La tecnica della chitarra e le capacita di lettura vengono sviluppate negli arrangiamenti d'ensemble a due tre e Quattro parti sia di brani musicali tradizionali sia di partiture appena composte.Per ampliare l'apprendimento c'e anche un'introduzione all'esecuzione degli accordi. Il metodo Berklee Basic Guitar offer il modo di imparare la chitarra. I chitarristi farannorapidi progressi grazie agli elementi essenziali che vengono eposti qui.

Acquire dexterity with this method from great distinguished german pianist Theodor Kullak.

A collection of exercises composed especially for the intermediate to advanced pianist in order to maintain evenness of fingers and to increase strength in the finger joints and wrists.

Why should violinists have all the fun? Stacy Phillips America's foremost author of books for fiddlers has turned his expertise to cello. Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos contains 56 authentic renditions of fiddle tunes arranged in harmony for two cellos. Perfect for teacher/student duets or just expanding the cello repertoire. Play along with the enclosed CD if you don't have another cellist nearby. Contents include up tempo reels jigs waltzes swing pieces and bluegrass songs. Beginners should check out the companion book Stacy Phillips' Fiddle Tunes for Beginning Cellists as well as his similar titles for viola players.Why should violinists have all the fun? Stacy Phillips America's foremost author of books for fiddlers has turned his expertise to cello. Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos contains 56 authentic renditions of fiddle tunes arranged inharmony for two cellos. Perfect for teacher/student duets or just expanding the cello repertoire. Play along with the enclosed CD if you don't have another cellist nearby. Contents include up tempo reels jigs waltzes swingpieces and bluegrass songs. Beginners should check out the companion book Stacy Phillips' Fiddle Tunes for Beginning Cellists as well as his similar titles for viola players.

This course is designed to give beginning to intermediate Drum students a working knowledge of the 26 basic Drum rudiments. These rudiments develop improved sticking control technique and speed. No previous drumming experience is required. This course is designed to give beginning to intermediate Drum students a working knowledge of the 26 basic Drum rudiments. These rudiments develop improved sticking control technique and speed. No previous drumming experienceis required.

Standard of Excellence-A curriculum for the instruction of beginning and intermediate jazz ensemble students for group or individual instruction. Inclues studies in rhythm and improvisation and compositions in rock swing and latin Jazz styles.

Mel Bay Publications Inc. is proud to present this new series of lessons as part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series. This book offers an extensive compilation of finger- picking guitar lessons. Lessons address: finger strengthening exercises the hammer-on and pull- off single-string runs and counterpoint lines blues vibrato and syncopated bass and rhythmic licks: plus walking bass lines chromatic runs hot licks and end tags. Written in standard notation and tablature with a complete explanation of the tab system. Includes 3 CD's. Fingerpicking Guitar Exercises & Hot Licks is part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series. This 32-page book offers a comprehensive collection of fingerpicking Guitar lessons. In supportof the book's contents the three companion CDs contain three full hours of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. Focused lessons include: finger strengthening exercises the hammer-on and pull- off single-string runs counterpoint lines blues vibrato syncopated bass and rhythmic licks; as well as walking bass lines chromatic runs hot licks and end tags. Written in standard notation and tablature with a complete explanation of the tabsystem.