Well-known for his creative flexibility and musicianship John Riley has worked with such jazz mainstays as Stan Getz Dizzy Gillepsie or Miles Davis. This method icludes solos patterns tips and exercises in time playing comping soloing and brushes. Also included are Jazz essentials and charts. The CD included features exercise examples and play along tunes with Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone) Phill Markowitz (piano) James Genus (bass) and John Riley (drums).

Talking Drums is a unique percussion trio of three world-renowned drummers who have come together to combine traditional Afro-Caribbean and funk rhythms: funk drumming innovator David Garibaldi Cuban-born hand drummer Jesús Diaz and San Francisco Bay area percussionist Michael Spiro. In this DVD Talking Drums performs and breaks down several exciting compositions that demonstrate the rich rhythmic complexities of this Afro-Caribbean/funk music offering new ways of approaching both hand drums and drumset. Talking Drums offers a unique teaching approach that clearly explains the intricate workings of Afro-Caribbean rhythmic styles and helpsbuild a better understanding of their history and origin.

Written by veteran jazz musicians Bob Mintzer these 14 Blues and Funk Etudes are a collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation composition sight reading and general musicianship skills. Each etude has a theoretical explanation suggestions for performance and tips for practice routines. A CD recording of combo accompaniment for practise sessions is included.

Herb teaches single-note improvisation through a system of guitaristic 'shapes' that are derived from chord fingerings you already know.

A complete manual for beginners and professionals for Chromatic Harmonica. This book features sections on bending notes and special effects and is written for Electric Harmonica Chord Harmonica and Bass Harmonica with music in all keys.

Part homage to a classic instrument part guitar lesson from one of the best country blues players around this is the quintessential guide to all things Telecaster. Arlen Roth discusses the strengths and characteristics of one of the first production-line electric guitars pioneered by Leo Fender. Roth takes the viewer on a tour of the instrument's heritage showcasing the most popular musicians techniques sounds and styles. His tutorial cover: Pedal Steel Bends Behind the nut bends Chicken pickin' Rockabilly Rhythms Blues techniques Banjo Rolls and much more. Features priceless footage of some great Telecaster icons includingDanny Gaton James Burton Albert Collins Sotty Anderson and a bonus performance by Telemaster Albert Lee.

This book and CD package contains all the beats grooves and fills Chad plays on the video/DVD tutor as well as play along charts and drum TAB versions of the Chili Peppers' tunes. Put it together with the audio and the actual Chili Peppers tracks from BloodSugarSexMagic and you've got one hot package.

Marco Minnemann has exploded onto the worldwide music scene with his amazing technique and cutting-edge interdependence skills taking drumming to a new extreme. True virtuosity in all styles of drumming and music allows Marco to perform a 15/16 fusion groove with the same musical ease and dynamic versatility as laying down a simple 4/4 groove with a deep pocket. Get up close and personal with extreme detailed camera angles while Marco reveals many of his drumming secrets and composing skills that have propelled him into the rhythmical and musical stratosphere. Watch and listen to Marco play with more than ten incredible tracks and five live band performances from hisbest selling CDs featuring stellar performances by Steve Hamilton on piano (Earthworks) and legendary bassist Woflgang Schmid (Passport). This DVD is a must-have for all musicians and because it is mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound you will experience extreme drumming firsthand! Bonus extreme drum solo Three alternative tracks Artist biographies Marco's discography Photo gallery Behind the senes and on the set marco's interactive drum set DVD-ROM: Internet connectivity; MP3 downloads; Printable lessons; drum charts; and transcriptions

An in-depth study of the language of Brazilian rhythms and songstyles of percussion instruments rhythms and song styles of Brazilian music along with their application on the drum set.

More Piano Sight-Reading offers additional sight-reading practice material to support the current ABRSM Piano syllabus. Available for Grades 1-8 each book features sample practice tests representative of the technical level expected in the exam as well as preparatory exercises to consolidate and build on existing skills between grades. Many teachers and students value having a wide range of pieces at the appropriate graded level to help them prepare for their exams; More Piano Sight-Reading offers even more material to use in lessons or at home supporting students to gain confidence in this crucial musical skill. This book contains valuable material to help playersstrengthen their sight-reading skills in preparation for the ABRSM Grade 2 exam. Featuring preparatory exercises that gradually introduce key new elements encountered at Grade 2 along with a comprehensive selection of sample sight-reading pieces More Piano Sight-Reading supports students with the transition between grades and encourages them to integrate sight-reading into their daily practice. More Piano Sight-Reading is available for ABRSM Grades 1 to 8 offering additional support for the sight-reading requirements of the current syllabus. More Piano Sight-Reading offers additional sight-reading practice material to support the current ABRSM Piano syllabus. Available for Grades 1-8 each book features sample practice tests representative of the technical level expected in the exam as well as preparatory exercises to consolidate and build on existing skills between grades. Many teachers and students value having a wide range of pieces at the appropriate graded level to help them prepare for their exams; More Piano Sight-Reading offers even more material to use in lessons or at home supporting students to gain confidence in this crucial musical skill. This book contains valuable material to help playersstrengthen their sight-reading skills in preparation for the ABRSM Grade 2 exam. Featuring preparatory exercises that gradually introduce key new elements encountered at Grade 2 along with a comprehensive selection of sample sight-reading pieces More Piano Sight-Reading supports students with the transition between grades and encourages them to integrate sight-reading into their daily practice. More Piano Sight-Reading is available for ABRSM Grades 1 to 8 offering additional support for the sight-reading requirements of the current syllabus.

¡¡Nueva edicion solo en español!! Educacion Musical. Segundo curso de Primaria. Music & Musica es una metodología que abarca los 6 cursos de Educacion Musical de la etapa de Educacion Primaria. Esta metodología nos presenta dos novedades fundamentales: 1. El tratamiento bilingue de todo el material lo que hace que la metodología pueda ser utilizada tanto por un profesor que quiera impartir el area de música en inglés como por otro que la quiera impartir en español. Los libros de los alumnos estandisponibles en español y solo en version inglesa. 2. La audicion activa y lúdica de piezas del repertorio clasico como eje alrededor del cual van a girar todas las actividades de cada Unidad Didactica. De esta forma se da sentido musical y una vision global a los conceptos musicales que se trabajan. Music & Musica consta de 4 materiales fundamentales: - Guia Didactica Del Profesor + CD Paso a paso con ilustraciones y fotografías se explica toda la didactica de esta metodología. El material se secuencia en Unidades Didacticas que abarcan un curso completo. En este curso se incluyen unidades para ser trabajadas en pizarra digital. En el CD se han grabado las audiciones los cuentos en inglés y las canciones tanto en inglés como en español que se van a trabajar. Este segundo libro se compone de 8 Unidades Didacticas las cuales se articulan en una serie de rutinas que son a su vez las que nos van a estructurar la sesion de música. Cada Unidad Didactica comienza siempre con la audicion de una pieza del repertorio clasico. Dura entre 4 y 5 sesiones que comienzan siempre con un saludo y se

The Nordic Bass introduces melodic playing on the electric bass. It is not a beginner’s book and it is advised that you have some playing experience since the book takes its point of departure in part-playing without accompaniment by other instruments. The opening chapters deal with chord playing as well as various playing techniques such as touch tapping and harmonics. The melodic material is based on songs from the Nordic folk music tradition. A CD is enclosed which enables you to hear the arrangements as they are intended to sound. The Nordic Bass introduces melodic playing on the electric bass. It is not a beginner's book and it is advised that you have some playing experience since the book takes its point of departure in part-playing without accompaniment by other instruments. The opening chapters deal with chord playing as well as various playing techniques such as touch tapping and harmonics. The melodic material is based on songs from the Nordic folk music tradition. A CD is enclosed which enables you to hear the arrangements as they are intended to sound.

Acclaimed British guitarist Martin Simpson teaches dropped-D and altered-G tunings to bring out the widest possible harmonic range on the guitar. His fingerstyle playing combined with his unique guitar frailing and clawhammer style strumming will inspire guitarists of all levels. The tutorial includes six magnificent arrangements of: Rosie Anderson The Shearing's Not For You Bogie's Bonnie Belle Pretty Saro Long Steel Rail and Santa Cruz . This intermediate level tutorial DVD also includes the music and tablature for the featured songs. Bring depth tone and open-string magic to your solo arrangements.Acclaimed British guitarist Martin Simpson teaches dropped-D and altered-G tunings to bring out the widest possible harmonic range on the guitar. His fingerstyle playing combined with his unique guitar frailing and clawhammer style strumming will inspire guitarists of all levels. The tutorial includes six magnificent arrangements of: Rosie Anderson The Shearing's Not For You Bogie's Bonnie Belle Pretty Saro Long Steel Rail and Santa Cruz . This intermediate level tutorial DVD also includes the music and tablature for the featured songs. Bring depth tone and open-string magic to your solo arrangements.

In this follow-up to the first DVD this lesson gets the student into some real fiddle playing! The Bulla family's friendly and enthusiastic teaching method is perfect for Fiddlers aged 6-12 and offers encouragement and inispiration as well giving insightful tips. Learn three well-known fiddle tunes in small sections and manageable steps. Old Joe Clark Tennessee Waltz and Devil's Dream . In this follow-up to the first DVD this lesson gets the student into some real fiddle playing! The Bulla family's friendly and enthusiastic teaching method is perfect for Fiddlers aged 6-12 and offers encouragement and inispiration as well giving insightful tips. Learn three well-known fiddle tunes in small sections and manageable steps. Old Joe Clark Tennessee Waltz and Devil's Dream .

Master the heart-warming sounds of the country Harmonica with this comprehensive tutorial. Starting from your first few notes this DVD will guide you as you learn the phrasing blowing patterns and bending techniques that characterise the sound of an authentic Harmonica melody. Peter 'Madcat' Ruth shows you basic breathing patterns that then become the basic 'Train Rhythm' of Harmonica comping. Ruth also demonstrates a variety of hand positions that will enable you to master a good vibrato and the 'Wah Wah' sound. Such techniques are useless without a good tune to play and Ruth shows you some of his campfire favourites including Down In The Valley and Camptown Races .

Popular singer/songwriter David Wilcox is renowned for inventive fingerstyle accompaniments to his original songs. Using a variety of unusual tunings David shows how he provides rich harmonics and counterpoints to accompany hisincisive lyrics. Teaches nine of his popular songs: Eye of the Hurricane Rusty Old American Dream New World Language of the Heart Distant Water Spin and more. Great insights - a must for all guitarists! Intermediatelevel. Includes booklet. 80 minutes.Popular singer/songwriter David Wilcox presents his unique and unusual fingerstyle accompaniments to his original songs. Using a variety of open tunings Wilcox demonstrates how to fill your chords with rich harmonics and counterpoints that will transform your accompaniments from standard strum-alongs to complete musical arrangements. Through performing and dissecting several of his most popular songs Wilcox shows how being a accompanying guitarist can be as exciting and as intricate as being a soloist.

A fun easy approach to beginning guitar for kids aged 5-10 by Jessica Baron Turner. Using SmartStart Open string tuning you can make a pleasing musical sound simply by strumming across the strings meaning you can play and sing along with Jessica and her two young friends almost immediately. By learning a few simple chord positions ('Easy D' 'Easy C' and 'Easy D minor') you will be able to play many well-known songs using different strums and rhythms. This DVD is designed for use at home or in the general music classroom it will quickly get beginner guitarists playing regardless of experience.A fun easy approach to beginning guitar for kids aged 5-10 by Jessica Baron Turner. Using SmartStart Open string tuning you can make a pleasing musical sound simply by strumming across the strings meaning you can play and sing along with Jessica and her two young friends almost immediately. By learning a few simple chord positions ('Easy D' 'Easy C' and 'Easy D minor') you will be able to play many well-known songs using different strums and rhythms. This DVD is designed for use at home or in the general music classroom it will quickly get beginner guitarists playing regardless of experience.

Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this second accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. In this more advanced lesson your repertoire of techniques is extended to include drones rolls and scale patterns this time with an emphasis on bar slants and string pulls. These powerful techniques give you the ability to play more complex chords and to create distinctive effects including some stunning pedal steel-like licks. Four tunes are taught in detail. Cherokee Shuffle and Bill Cheatham emphasise the skills you need to arrange fiddle tunes for Dobro. Kentucky Waltz looks at working forward andreverse slants into your solos and other areas of your repertoire. Finally Last Rose Of Autumn combines everything you've learned in a single complex instrumental. Amass an arsenal of techniques by learning some magical songs all of which will transform and inspire you Dobro playing. Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this second accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. In this more advanced lesson your repertoire of techniques is extended to include drones rolls and scale patterns this time with an emphasis on bar slants and string pulls. These powerful techniques give you the ability to play more complex chords and to create distinctive effects including some stunning pedal steel-like licks. Four tunes are taught in detail. Cherokee Shuffle and Bill Cheatham emphasise the skills you need to arrange fiddle tunes for Dobro. KentuckyWaltz looks at working forward and reverse slants into your solos and other areas of your repertoire. Finally Last Rose Of Autumn combines everything you've learned in a single complex instrumental. Amass an arsenal of techniques by learning some magical songs all of which will transform and inspire you Dobro playing.

This complete book on Organ pedalling by Anne Marsden Thomas supports organists from their first encounter with the pedalboard through to the achievement of virtuosity. In this comprehensive guide the technique of Organ pedalling is brokendown into thirty seven chapters each of which introduces a different aspect of pedalling technique with clear explanations and colour photographs. There are hundreds of exercises mostly drawn from three centuries of organ repertoire many of whichnot only demonstrate the techniques but are also rewarding to play in their own right. Pedalling for Organists aims to be comprehensive covering absolutely every pedalling technique. The profusion of exercises is intended to give organists ofevery standard - beginner intermediate and advanced - plenty of material for study and sight-reading. Each technique is described and followed by exercise material and where required this exercise material is finely graded. This is the latest bookfrom one of the church organists’ leading educationalists. Anne Marsden Thomas is well-respected for her teaching skills and dedication in helping the student organist. She has many books published with several set on Organ exam syllabuses. This complete book on Organ pedalling by Anne Marsden Thomas supports organists from their first encounter with the pedalboard through to the achievement ofvirtuosity. In this comprehensive guide the technique of Organ pedalling is broken down into thirty seven chapters each of which introduces a different aspect of pedalling technique with clear explanations and colour photographs. There are hundreds of exercises mostly drawn from three centuries of organ repertoire many of which not only demonstrate the techniques but are also rewarding to play intheir own right. Pedalling for Organists aims to be comprehensive covering absolutelyevery pedalling technique. The profusion of exercises is intended to giveorganists of every standard - beginner intermediate and advanced - plenty of material for study and sight-reading. Each technique is described and followed by exercise material and where required this exercise material isfinely graded. This is the latest book from one of the church organists' leading educationalists. Anne Marsden Thomas is well-respected for her teaching skills and dedication in helping the student organist. She has many books published with several set on Organ exam syllabuses.

Written in French by Pierre Jacquier and Jean-Louis Charbonnier L'Art De Jouer La Basse De Viole - Vol. 1 is a method for beginners who want to discover this instrument. The book introduces the player to the history of the Viola da Gamba and to the necessary techniques to be able to play. The book is divided as per below as if it were a game: the first part Pieces of the game explains where the instrument comes from and the Rules of the Game part gives directions to follow to be able to play the instrument. It includes scales studies scales and small pieces as well asadvice. This really interesting volume requires some solid music theory knowledge.