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.

The wild pulses danceable rhythms and playful lyrics of the Calypso will spice up your guitar arrangements and inspire your playing in a new tropical direction! Brozman shows you how to use fingerpicking and strumming patterns moving bass lines percussive strokes and other techniques to capture the distinctive syncopations of the Caribbean style. Working in a variety of keys he analyses a variety of rhythms including the calypso tango samba waltz mazurka and Latin jazz. Learn a host of songs for the price of one as hundreds of calypso tunes are based upon the components revealed here!The wild pulses danceable rhythms and playful lyrics of the Calypso will spice up your guitar arrangements and inspire your playing in a new tropical direction! Brozman shows you how to use fingerpicking and strumming patterns moving bass lines percussive strokes and other techniques to capture the distinctive syncopations of the Caribbean style. Working in a variety of keys he analyses a variety of rhythms including the calypso tango samba waltz mazurka and Latin jazz. Learn a host of songs for the price of one as hundreds of calypso tunes are based upon the components revealed here!

Here's a real treat...two ace guitar players showing you the secrets to a great sounding jam! Mike Dowling and Pat Donohue unpick the mysteries and give you the strategies so that you can make better music with other people - regardless of the song or style. You will learn how to listen creatively and how to employ a set of simple patterns so that you can jam with confidence and musicianship whatever the situation. Unlock your own potential and soon you'll be improvising against some classic folk ragtime and blues tunes.Here's a real treat...two ace guitar players showing you the secrets to a great sounding jam! Mike Dowling and Pat Donohue unpick the mysteries and give you the strategies so that you can make better music with other people - regardless of the song or style. You will learn how to listen creatively and how to employ a set of simple patterns so that you can jam with confidence and musicianship whatever the situation. Unlock your own potential and soon you'll be improvising against some classic folk ragtime and blues tunes.

Keyboard Harmony-This DVD demystifies the harmonies and theory that are behind the best Jazz piano playing. In this second DVD of the series Warren Bernhardt discusses and demonstrates the quintessential substitutions chords voicings and progression that give Jazz the character we know and love. Learn how to construct bass lines provide melodic accompaniment and become familiar with the standard progressions you will find in a host of classic Jazz songs.

Expanding Your Technique-Howard Levy teaches how to play chromatically on a diatonic instrument! Harpists will learn how to accurately use bends overblows and overdraws to play a complete chromatic scale and be able to play blues classical jazz pop or Latin tunes on their basic ten-hole harmonica. Accompanying booklet includes music and diagrams. 90 minutes. Transform your diatonic harmonica playing and discover the world of chromatic harmony without having to buy or learn a new instrument as Howard Levy gives you the secrets of his remarkable technique. Levy has developed a method for diatonic (Blues) Harmonica-playing that encompasses every note in every key opening up the possibilities of the instrument into the worlds of Jazz Latin and Classical music. Learn how to use bends overdraws and overblows accurately to play a full chromatic scale. After explaining and demonstrating the principle modes Levy guides you through his own exquisite arrangements of jazz standards Autumn Leaves Sweet Georgia Brown and Rhythm Changes . You'll learn music theory exercises and invaluable techniques to help improve your playing. Howard gives advanced harpists exciting new skills and players of all levels will gain insights into the broader potential of the Harmonica.

Gifted composer pianist and arranger Billy Strayhorn is best known for his successful collaboration with Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. This collection explores his influences techniques and stylistic traits explained through musical examples so players can gain a more complete portrait of this essential jazz artist. Analyzes the form rhythm melody harmony and lyrics of: Chelsea Bridge A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing Lush Life Passion Flower and Take the A Train with piano/vocal arrangements and explorations of each tune's interpretations by famous artists.Gifted composer pianist and arranger Billy Strayhorn is best known for his successful collaboration with Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. This collection explores his influences techniques and stylistic traits explained through musical examples so players can gain a more complete portrait of this essential jazz artist. Analyzes the form rhythm melody harmony and lyrics of: Chelsea Bridge; A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing; Lush Life; Passion Flower and Take the 'A' Train with piano/vocal arrangements and explorations of each tune's interpretations by famous artists.

10 Easy Lessons- Leer barre akkoorden slagritmes en akkoorden schema's spelen. Ook solo gitaar riffs licks en solo's met alle belangrijke solo gitaar toonladders.

Libro Del Alumno-The Cuadernos De Audición is a collection of exercises designed to aid ear training. Both the teacher's and student's books feature the exercises and answers on the same pages for ease of use with six courses each addressing ear training in musical terms. This is the Student's Book and comes with an MP3 CD. The book retains traditional methods of teaching but also focuses on strengthening musical memory enhancing rhythmic and melodic perception and developing good listening skills through analysis. The accompanying CD features recordings of the exercises to make learning even easier. Other titles by Ibáñez-Cursá include: Cuadernos de Lenguaje Nuevos Cuadernos deTeoría Canta con los Clásicos and Cuadernos de Vacaciones. The Cuadernos De Audicion is a collection of exercises designed to aid ear training. Both the teacher's and student's books feature the exercises and answers on the same pages for ease of use with six courses each addressing ear training in musical terms. This is the Student's Book and comes with an MP3 CD. The book retains traditional methods of teaching but also focuses on strengthening musical memory enhancing rhythmic and melodic perception and developing good listening skills through analysis. The accompanying CD features recordings of the exercises to make learning even easier. Other titles by Ibañez-Cursa include Cuadernos de Lenguaje Nuevos Cuadernos de Teoría Canta con los Clasicos and Cuadernos de Vacaciones.

Piano Adventures®-An exciting collection for the elementary pianist that offers performance pieces with a challenge. As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musicalevents. The long awaited addition to the Piano Adventures® series contains songs and pieces like: Pterodactyls Really Neat Cartoon Stories Squinchy-Pinchy Shoes Roller Skate Ride and more. Includesthe Gold Star Performance CD for both listening and play-along.The Piano Adventures®: Gold Star Performance – Primer Level is an adventurous collection for the elementary pianist featuring changing moods keys and hand positions. The series offers performance pieces ‘with a challenge.’ This collection may also be used as a graduation book to improve artistic technical and rhythmic skills before advancing to the next level. As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events. A broad range of styles are presented to enhance the young musician’s awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Pieces need not necessarily be taught in theorder presented. The Gold Star Performance CD is a discovery in sound for both listening and play-along. Repeated listening with and without the score will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities – a lively marching band the bass sounds of roaming pterodactyls or ringing French cathedral bells. The educational recordings provide more than student demonstration – they provide settings in harmony style and rhythm which explore the expressive and dramatic qualities of the piano. Solo piano performances superlatively performed by Randall and Nancy Faber are included at the end of the CD. Gold Star characteristics of each piece are listed in the table of contents and a Gold Star music dictionary and certificate conclude the book. G-O-L-D Star Performance: a Guide Offering Lyricism and Drama at the Keyboard!

10 Easy Lessons- Leer keyboardmuziek lezen en spelen. Leer akkoorden akkoordenschema's en meer dan 25 songs waarbij slechts 2 octaven worden gerbruikt.

Explorations In Minor Swing and Rockabilly Styles-Cindy Cashdollar builds your knowledge of the Dobro step-by-step teaching alternate tunings bar and picking techniques and terrific arrangements for blues minor keys and western swing tunes. A major highlight of this DVD is that each piece is slowed down with Cindy and the band providing rhythmic backup so you can practice your lead playing. Her in-depth study of minor chord shapes and licks will enable you to play Django Reinhardt's great Minor Swing and just about any tune that requires imrovisation in minor keys. She also demonstrates 'Panhandle Rag Rockabilly Blues and Faded Love'. This clear and insightful lesson will expand your range of ideas and teach youimportant music theory that will make you a more versatile all-around player.