This brief yet comprehensive guide shows pianists how to produce every possible variety of tone including note values pulsation phrases and their combination dynamic contrasts and shadings tempo colour and style. The two-part treatment addresses kinds of touch and the application of touch to expression offering methods for achieving more sensitive execution in practice and performance. An essential volume for all piano students and teachers this book emphasizes the relationship between techniques of touch and the expression of the composer's intention. The author excerpts and analyses portions of famous piano works and explains the uses of distinctivemusical styles — repeats and irregular measures rhythms and accents — to assist students in their interpretation. He also includes hand and finger techniques for varied effects. Reprint of the Oliver Ditson Company Boston 1927 edition.

Fourteen original imaginative studies for solo violin designed to lead on from elementary studies for younger players to those of Mazas and Kreutzer. Each piece concentrates on one or two aspects of technique and the whole set covers a wide range of left and right hand skills including spiccato bowing string-crossing moto perpetuo cantabile and easy double-stopping.

Solo Phrasing Groove and Timing for All Styles-The notes of any solo are only half the story; the other equally crucial element is the rhythm. Though there are leagues of books teaching you the scales modes and arpeggios that are used when soloing there's been a great voidin the available material with regards to teaching the concept of rhythm. We don't instinctually possess knowledge of which notes to use so why would we instinctually know which rhythms to use when playing these notes? This iswhere Rhythmic Lead Guitar comes into play. In this book you'll learn the timing of notes from the ground up helping you to develop a solid internal sense of rhythm that will stick with you throughout your career. You'llbe armed with an intimate knowledge of a beat's anatomy and you'll possess the tools necessary to manipulate the timing of any phrase as you see fit. With a strong command of rhythm your solos will sound more authoritative unique and memorable. The notes of any solo are only half the story; the other equally crucial element is the rhythm. Though there are leagues of books teaching you the scales modes and arpeggios that are used when soloing there's been a great void in the available material with regards to teaching the concept of rhythm. We don't instinctively possess knowledge of which notes to use so why would we instinctively know which rhythms to use when playing these notes? This is where Rhythmic Lead Guitar comes into play. In this book you'll learn the timing of notes from the ground up helping you to develop a solid internal sense of rhythm that will stick with youthroughout your career. You'll be armed with an intimate knowledge of a beat's anatomy and you'll possess the tools necessary to manipulate the timing of any phrase as you see fit. With a strong command of rhythm your solos will sound more authoritative unique and memorable.

Lay-flat sewn binding-The trumpeter's bible for over 150 years this complete pedagogical method contains hundreds of exercises beginning with basics and progressing to advanced compositions including the author's famous arrangement of Carnival in Venice. J. B. Arban discusses every aspect of playing — including articulation tonguing slurs tone and range — sharing the knowledge he acquired from many years of experience as a teacher and performer. He offers an appreciation of all the instrument's inherent difficulties as well as instructive points that touch upon all possible musical questions. The Paris Conservatory's Committee on Music Study noted This work is rich in instructive advice is based upon the best of fundamental principles and omits not a single instructive point which might be needed for the development and gradual technical perfection of a player. This edition features an Introduction and expert commentary by an instructor well versed in the Arban Method. Reprint of the Fischer 1912 edition.'The trumpeter's bible' for over 150 years this complete pedagogical method contains hundreds of exercises beginning with basics and progressing to advanced compositions including the author's famous arrangement of Carnival in Venice . J. B. Arban discusses every aspect of playing—including articulation tonguing slurs tone and range—sharing the knowledge he acquired from many years of experience as a teacher and performer. He offers an appreciation of all the instrument's inherent difficulties as well as instructive points that touch upon all possible musical questions. The Paris Conservatory's Committee on Music Study noted 'This work is rich ininstructive advice is based upon the best of fundamental principles and omits not a single instructive point which might be needed for the development and gradual technical perfection of a player.' This edition features an Introduction and expert commentary by an instructor well versed in the Arban Method. Reprint of the Fischer 1912 edition.

At last a piano course that's up to date fun to use and packed with pieces to play things to do and stickers to stick! The KEYCLUB Course takes place in Keyland - a magical fantasty world of characters and places. KEYCLUB however is more than just a piano course. It's a real kids' club that every young person can join!

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: Get Back Hey Jude Can't Buy Me Love. 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 fingerdiagrams • 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.

Identifying and Understanding the Practice Personality Type in the Music Student-In this DVD a companion to the bestselling book of the same name Thornton Cline discusses the challenges and benefits of correct practicing. Cline reveals the nine practice personalities he has discovered through interviews withmore than 1 000 music students and over 25 years of teaching experience. Students representing the nine practice personalities perform on their instruments and are interviewed. These interviews offer valuable insight into thehearts and minds of these personalities. The four master teachers interviewed in Practice Personalities (band director woodwind brass percussion) share their effective strategies and practice ideas. PracticePersonalities is a must for parents teachers and students who wish to identify the personalities of those studying music to help apply the most effective teaching strategies for each personality. 60 minutes.In this DVD a companion to the bestselling book of the same name Thornton Cline discusses the challenges and benefits of correct practicing. Cline reveals the nine practice personalities he has discovered through interviews withmore than 1 000 music students and over 25 years of teaching experience. Students representing the nine practice personalities perform on their instruments and are interviewed. These interviews offer valuable insight into thehearts and minds of these personalities. The four master teachers interviewed in Practice Personalities (band director woodwind brass percussion) share their effective strategies and practice ideas. PracticePersonalities is a must for parents teachers and students who wish to identify the personalities of those studying music to help apply the most effective teaching strategies for each personality. 60 minutes.

120 of the most commonly used scales for ukulele are featured in this handy chart showcasing easy-reference diagrams as well as scale theory. The Ultimate Ukulele Scale Chart features 120 of the most commonly used scales for Ukulele displayed in easy-reference diagrams and supported by scale theory.

Peters Edition - Hanon Virtuoso Pianist (Der Klavier = Virtuose) German language edition arranged by Weinreich.

À partir de la 2ième année- Ce recueil de PIANO fait partie d’une nouvelle collection en plusieurs volumes avec des partitions adaptées à votre niveau un CD inclus et ce n’est pas tout… Ce répertoire de PIANO est complémentaire des méthodes : « J’apprends le piano… tout simplement Vol 1 et 2 » et vous offre des morceaux dans tous les styles et tous les goûts afin de jouer et évoluer avec plaisir ou simplement se remettre à ce merveilleux instrument. Le site www.faitesdelamusique.fr vous aide à progresser grâce aux bandes sons téléchargeables GRATUITEMENT en version déchiffrage. Avec ces fichiers MP3 vous pourrez ainsi découvrir une mélodie à une vitesse réduite doubler la maingauche ou entendre le morceau en version pas à pas. En solo ou avec un professeur c’est une collection sur mesure pour que la musique soit et reste un plaisir… tout simplement !

Mississippi John Hurt's appeal was universal he was very much a musician of his time and place playing within a tradition but mapping out his own territory with subtleties of touch phrasing and use of the guitar that were all his own. In this DVD contemporary guitar legend John Miller presents instruction in John Hurt's repertoire with songs chosen to showcase his playing in different keys. The accompanying booklet includes TAB/standard notation transcriptions and lyrics of the songs. Click Here to view and download the booklet.

Andy Hamptons Saxophone Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner saxophonists and their teachers. This new edition of Saxophone Basics (Pupils book) offers a fresh design clear technical drawings fun illustrations newactivities pull-out fingering chart and of course all of the great tunes featured in the original Saxophone Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2 it contains:- a wide range of repertoire including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre- warm ups and fun original exercises - invaluable fact files quizzes and technical advice covering notation general musicianship andcare of the instrument - helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes -duets throughout - ideal for group teaching -pull-out fingering chart to pin on your wall -I love this book; its brimming with repertoire that will really appeal to young saxophonists. Definitely the best book currently on the market.-John Harle Andy Hampton 's Saxophone Basics - Pupil's Book for Alto Saxophone. Includes CD featuring a recorded Piano accompaniment that can be played along to.

This method which can be used for any size of instrument from 12 to 120 bass takes the student rapidly through the fundamentals in a manner to establish self-confidence from the first lesson. This book presents a new and scientifically correct program for mastering finger technique enabling the accordionist to acquire the brilliant technique of the professional player far more rapidly than by indiscriminate and haphazard practice. Included also is a neasily understood course in Keyboard Harmony and its adaptation in harmonizing melodies and playing effectively from piano and violon music. Finally this method contains a series of carefully graded and edited solosembracing all forms of music from Swing-Boogie to the Classics.

The Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair New Jersey and Hudson Music captures all the action on this exciting and educational DVD set. On the main stage Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performing in hip-hop and fusion styles (including a duet with percussionist Taku Hirano) jazz innovator Jeff “Tain” Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys and finally drum superstar Horacio “El Negro”Hernandez performs with The New World Order an all-star world music group put together just for the festival. In addition to the main show also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses his approach to versatility in various styles and rudimental concepts. A printable PDF eBook is also included containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational info. This DVD package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event. The Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair New Jersey and Hudson Music captures all the action on this exciting and educational DVD set. On the main stage Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performing in hip-hop and fusion styles (including a duet with percussionist Taku Hirano) jazz innovator Jeff “Tain” Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys and finally drum superstar Horacio “El Negro”Hernandez performs with The New World Order an all-star world music group put together just for the festival. In addition to the main show also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses his approach to versatility in various styles and rudimental concepts. A printable PDF eBook is also included containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational info. This DVD package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event.

Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to theintroduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3 sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2 coordinate hands playingtogether. This book works very well for transfer students. A Piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Lessons Book 2 opens with a new 'My Own Song' improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3 sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2coordinate hands playing together. This book works very well for transfer students.

Learn five songs note-for-note with this outstanding DVD featuring the original three guitar line-up of Lynyrd Skynyrd including one of the greatest rock anthems ever from these Southern rockers. Songs: Freebird · Sweet Home Alabama · Simple Man · Tuesday's Gone · Gimme Three Steps. Over 3 hours of lessons are included! Learn five songs note-for-note with this outstanding DVD featuring the original three guitar line-up of Lynyrd Skynyrd including one of the greatest rock anthems ever from these Southern rockers. Songs: Freebird · Sweet Home Alabama · Simple Man · Tuesday's Gone · Gimme Three Steps. Over 3 hours of lessons are included!

Now more than ever the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that cause sight-reading problems especially for trumpet players working for the Grades 5-8 examinations.Step by step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer then finally to the real unprepared sight-reading test itself.

Guitar Play-Along DVD Volume 37-The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then the teacher performs the completesong along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from multiple viewing options;fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick & fret hand close-up and others. Songs include: Back in the Saddle Draw the Line Dream On Last Child Mama Kin Same Old Song and Dance Sweet Emotion Walk This Way. 2 hours 11 minutes.The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from multiple viewing options; fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick & fret hand close-up and others. This volume features 8 of the best from rock legends Aerosmith!Aerosmith are the best selling US rock band of alltime having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide and won four Grammy Awards!

The second volume in this series extends the pianist to exercises with musical interest as well as technical value.

Hardrock Legends vol. 1-A stunning document of one of the most critically acclaimed hard rock bands of their time UFO. Features: Train Train œ Love to Love œ Too Hot to Handle œ Lettin' Go œ Rock Bottom œ Chains Chains œ and many more. A stunning document of one of the most critically acclaimed hard rock bands of their time UFO. Features: Train Train œ Love to Love œ Too Hot to Handle œ Lettin' Go œ Rock Bottom œ Chains Chains œ and many more.