Mid to Late Elementary Original Compositions by Nancy Faber-Written for the mid to late elementary piano student the focus on the tone color and interpretation fosters musical growth while developing technical facility at the keyboard. The pieces are ideal for recital festival or personal enjoyment. Each piece includes a short creative opportunity to inspire the student's composing talent. Also included at the end of the book is an optional composing project. Titles include: I Love a Rainbow · Purple Rainbow Swirls · Rainbow in My Pocket · Rainbow Dreams · Rainbow Ice Cream · Walk in a Rainbow.Colourful original solos by Nancy Faber which develop musical expression and creativity at the piano. Contents include: Walk in a Rainbow; I Love a Rainbow; Rainbow in My Pocket; Purple Rainbow Swirls (for L.H. only); Rainbow Ice Cream; Rainbow Dreams.

One of the world's top Dobro players shares some of the secrets of his great playing demonstrating hand positions right-hand rolls bar pull-offs and hammer-ons forward and reverse bar slants string pulls and lots more. Includes note-for-note breakdowns of tunes such as: Fireball Mail - Cincinnati Rag - Banks of the Ohio. Intermediate Level. Bonus! Includes new introduction and interview recorded in 2004. 90 minutes. One of the world's top Dobro stars gives you and insight into the secrets of his exceptional technique. Jerry Douglas introduces several key Dobro skills including: Hand positions Right-hand rolls Bar pull-offs and hammer-ons Forward and reverse bar slants String pulls You will also find note-for-note breakdowns of such tunes as Fireball Mail Cincinnati Rag and Banks Of The Ohio

An Easy Guide To The Fingerboard-Anyone can solo on Guitar! Marcy Marxer's DVD shows you that as long as you know your basic chords you can start playing melodies and improvising lead parts. This easy-to-use method brings all of the frets notes and strings into clear focus providing a useful roadmap to the guitar fingerboard. Marxer teaches you scales both across the neck and along the string allowing you to visualise your path along the guitar finding melodies and intervals within chord shapes. She introduces simple tunes including Frere Jacques and Will The Circle Be Unbroken and shows how the adding of passing notes bends and slides will lead to your first bluesy solo ideas. There's even an explanationof the intricacies of the CAGED tuning system. Anyone can solo on Guitar! Marcy Marxer's DVD shows you that as long as you know your basic chords you can start playing melodies and improvising lead parts. This easy-to-use method brings all of the frets notes and strings into clear focus providing a useful roadmap to the guitar fingerboard. Marxer teaches you scales both across the neck and along the string allowing you to visualise your path along the guitar finding melodies and intervals within chord shapes. She introduces simple tunes including Frere Jacques and Will The Circle Be Unbroken and shows how the adding of passing notes bends and slides will lead to your first bluesy solo ideas. There's evenan explanation of the intricacies of the CAGED tuning system.

You may never have touched a banjo before but Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick will have you picking right from the opening minutes of this DVD. By the time you finish you'll be accompanying songs playing solos and will have learned basic chords slides hammer-ons and pull-offs right-hand rolls in the three-finger bluegrass style and lots more. More than a dozen easy bluegrass songs are taught including: Buffalo Gals · Mama Don't 'Low · Columbus Stockade · Shady Grove · Roll in my Sweet Baby's Arms · and lots more. 100-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 1This DVD lesson is perfect for those who want to play three-finger style bluegrass banjo - from scratch. You may never have touched a banjo before but that's OK. Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick will have you picking right from the opening minutes of this DVD. By the time you finish you'll accompoany songs play solos and have a real understanding of the instrument. Here are just some of the things you'll be learning: Basic chords and how to use them Slides hammer-ons and pull-offs Right hand 'rolls' in the three-finger bluegrass style Finding the melody notes on the neck of the banjo and incorporating them into roll paterns How to play more than a dozeneasy songs in the bluegrass style In short this one DVD will give you everything you'll need to get your bluegrass banjo picking off to a great start!

Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make yourwork stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring. You will learn: - The tunings range and timbres for the violin viola cello and bass including standard instruments and common variations including acoustic electric and synthesized string instruments and sections - Bowing techniques and possibilities - Characteristic articulations and sounds such as vibrato pizzicato sul tasto trills tremolos and harmonics - Timbral and rhythm effects such as chop technique ponticello/feedback portamento and falls - String-section arranging techniques such as melody/countermelody fills pads and comping - Stylistic nuances of genres such as American roots Celtic jazz rock klezmer eastern European Gypsy jazz and swing - Mic recording and live sound techniques for capturing the best string sounds for both acoustic and electric instruments Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies strings do it all. This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make yourwork stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring. You will learn: The tunings range and timbres for the violin viola cello and bass including standard instruments and common variations including acoustic electric and synthesized string instruments and sections. Bowing techniques and possibilities. Characteristic articulations and sounds such as vibrato pizzicato sul tasto trills tremolos and harmonics. Timbral and rhythm effects such as chop technique ponticello/feedback portamento and falls. String-section arranging techniques such as melody/countermelody fills

DVD One-Learn the traditional country blues guitar styles that influenced generations of players. Rory Block one of the most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the classic blues style teaches the earthy hard-driving playing of the Mississippi Delta. For intermediate-level players. Inludes music and tab. 60 minutes. Also available: Lesson Two (HL00641887) One of the world's most revered and talented exponents of the Delta Blues style presents a two-part in-depth guide to the earthy hard-driving sound of the Mississippi. Rory Block dissects and teaches a breathtaking set of key Delta Blues performances including the rhythmic pounding of Charlie Patton the fingerpicking style of Tommy Johnson and the slide/open-tuning sounds of the great Robert Johnson. As you learn each song you will develop a host of important techniques such as treble melodies open tunings bass runs sliding octaves string-bending and some show-stopping thundering rhythm patterns.

The title of Glee's Season 3 Christmas episode the New Dimensions Glee Club faces a dilemma when they agree to perform at two different events scheduled at the same time! Certainly a situation every choir director canappreciate! This effervescent original song will add just the perfect amount of holiday sparkle to your season! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed SSA 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available as a digital download (syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:45.

Bluegrass/Country Flatpicking-Kaufman's detailed instruction and ingeneous arrangements allow you to learn and develop your flatpicking guitar skills whilst playing your very favourite gospel standards. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players by covering both simple accompaniments as well as instrumental solos and advanced picking techniques. Subjects include: How to pick out a melody from a chord progression Adding bass walks Hammer-ons and pull-offs Diminished chords and turnarounds Bluegrass-style licks Double-stops substitutions and many other ways of adding authentic colour to your gospel songs.Kaufman's detailed instruction and ingeneous arrangements allow you to learn and develop your flatpicking guitar skills whilst playing your very favourite gospel standards. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players by covering both simple accompaniments as well as instrumental solos and advanced picking techniques. Subjects include: How to pick out a melody from a chord progression Adding bass walks Hammer-ons and pull-offs Diminished chords and turnarounds Bluegrass-style licks Double-stops substitutions and many other ways of adding authentic colour to your gospel songs.

Sight-reading is one of the most important yet neglected skills for any musician and an important component of Associated Board and other music exams. Right@Sight contains pieces designed to help students master the art of sight-reading: a carefully graded sequence of pieces eases the student’s progression from one grade to the next; guidance notes using the mnemonic TRaK (Time-signature Rhythm and Key) help students develop a disciplined approach; CD accompaniments help students practise sight-reading between lessons and encourage rhythmic and accurate playing; n duet parts for teachers to play along with their students during lessons encourage confident playing.Right@Sight contains everything a violinist needs to develop sight-reading skills both during and between lessons. Sight-reading is one of the most important yet neglected skills for any musician and an important component of Associated Board and other music exams. Right@Sight for violin contains a carefully graded sequence of around 60 pieces helping students master the art of sight-reading. The mnemonic TRaK (Time-signature Rhythm and Key) system and student/teacher duets encourage a disciplined approach and confident playing. Right@Sight contains everything a violinist needs to develop sight-reading skills both during and between lessons.

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! Book 2 features: Book 1 review section Daily Warm-ups Rhythm Raps sight-reading and improvisation Theory history and multicultural music Creativity and assessment Instrument-specific etudes Rubank Studies and solo 12 full band arrangements including a plannedconcert Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises *Internet access required for My EELibrary . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD. Bb Tenor Saxophone. Essential Elements was the major breakthrough for beginning band methods in the '90s. Now Essential Elements 2000 will take band programs into the next millennium! EE2000 features:· A CD featuring a professional soloist in every Student Book 1 · Great performance music with planned first concert. · Even more great tunes motivating students to practice and stay in band. · Special Rubank® Studies · Better pacing sequencing and reinforcement. · Theory history and creativity exercises integrated into each student book.

Accompaniments on CD to the Popular Repertoire book #FF1290. Orchestrations by Edwin McLean. Contents include: Angel Eyes * Honky Cat * I Believe I Can Fly * I Got Rhythm * I'll Be There for You * Inspector Gadget (Main Theme) *Jeopardy Theme * The Rose * Sunrise Sunset.Contents include: Angel Eyes; Honky Cat; I Believe I Can Fly; I Got Rhythm; I'll Be There For You; Inspector Gadget (Main Theme); Jeopardy Theme; The Rose; Sunrise Sunset.

Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics-The Developing Artist Piano Literature Book 4 is a collection of authentic keyboard literature for the late-intermediate pianist. The book consists of carefully selected repertoire from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Contemporary periods. Historical text on the major periods of music history is presented at the beginning of the book. This series complements The Developing Artist Piano Sonatinas Books 1-4. Contents: BACH: Bourree in E minor • Little Prelude in C Major BWV 939 • Little Prelude in F Major BWV 927 • Musett in G Major (Gavotte II from English Suite No. 3 BWV 808) • Prelude in C Major • BUTTSTEDT: Minuet in D minor • GRAUPNER: Intrada • PESCETTI: Presto • SCARLATTI: Folia • C.P.E. BACH: Solfeggietto • W.F. BACH: Allegro in A Major • BEETHOVEN: Fur Elise • Minuet in G Major WoO 10 No. 2 • BENDA: Sonatina in A minor • CLEMENTI: Sonatina in G Major OP. 36 No. 2 • HAYDN: Concerto in C • KUHLAU: Sonatina in C Major OP. 55 No. 1 • BEACH: Canoeing Op. 119 No. 3 • BURGMULLER: L'Orage Op. 109 No. 13 • CHOPIN: Mazurka in F Major OP. 68 No. 3 • Prelude in B minor OP. 28 No. 6 • Prelude in E minor Op. 38 No. 4 • Waltz in A minor • FIBICH: Adagio and Furiant • GRIEG: Sailor's Song Op. 68 No. 1 • Watchman's Song Op. 12 No. 3 • GURLITT: Miniature • Scherzo in D Minor • TCHAIKOVSKY: Sweet Dream Op. 39 No. 21 • FABER: Ride of Pegasus • Winter Painting • MCKAY: Bronco Bill • Distant Sierras • REBIKOV: Dance with a Bell • In the Forest OP. 51 No. 4 • ROSSI: Giant Purple Butterflies The Developing Artist: Piano Literature - Book 4 is a collection of authentic Keyboard literature for the late-intermediate level pianist. This book contains carefully selected repertoire from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Contemporary periods. Historical text on the major periods of music history is presented at the beginning of the book. The Developing Artist: Piano Literature - Book 4 offers a wealth of pieces to enrich Piano or Keyboard students' repertoire with works spanning all periods and styles. The pieces presented in this fabulous book have been compiled and edited by Nancy and Randall Faber.

Perhaps the most readily identifiable sound of traditional Irish music is the sound of the Tin or Penny Whistle. Once mastered this simple inexpensive instrument can be played by a soloist or as an important element in a multi-instrument Irish music session. Expert player and instructor L.E. McCullough teaches all the basic techniques along with several tunes to get beginners off to a great start. No prior experience of this or any other instrument is required making this an ideal method for elementary players. Includes a booklet of all the music included in the DVD.Perhaps the most readily identifiable sound of traditional Irish music is the sound of the Tin or Penny Whistle. Once mastered this simple inexpensive instrument can be played by a soloist or as an important element in a multi-instrument Irish music session. Expert player and instructor L.E. McCullough teaches all the basic techniques along with several tunes to get beginners off to a great start. No prior experience of this or any other instrument is required making this an ideal method for elementary players. Includes a booklet of all the music included in 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! Book 2 features: Book 1 review section Daily Warm-ups Rhythm Raps sight-reading and improvisation Theory history and multicultural music Creativity and assessment Instrument-specific etudes Rubank Studies and solo 12 full band arrangements including a plannedconcert Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises *Internet access required for My EELibrary . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD. F Horn. Essential Elements was the major breakthrough for beginning band methods in the '90s. Now Essential Elements 2000 will take band programs into the next millennium! EE2000 features:· A CD featuring a professional soloist in every Student Book 1 · Great performance music with planned first concert. · Even more great tunes motivating students to practice and stay in band. · Special Rubank® Studies · Better pacing sequencing and reinforcement. · Theory history and creativity exercises integrated into each student book.

Conductor's Score- (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 Conductor Book also includes CD-ROM and My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) for Instant Stream/Download Start-up video Learn the basics Play-along mp3* tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individualinstrument Tempo adjustment software Play tracks at desired tempo Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends Music listening library Hear great pieces for band! *PC or Mac computer required for CD-ROM use. Internet access required for My EE Library. MP3 files will play on most current CD or DVD players. 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

Messin' Wid Da Bull-Features funky '70s-type grooves with a kick-butt horn section made up of some of New York's top session guys. If you love that Blood Sweat and Tears Chicago Earth Wind & Fire Tower of Power stuff you'll love Messin' Wid DaBull. You know what you get when you mess with the bull? YOU GET THE HORNS!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. Messin' Wid da Bull features Funky 70's type grooves with a kick ass horn section made up ofsome of New York's top session guys. If you love that Blood Sweat and Tears Chicago Earth Wind & Fire Tower of Power stuff you'll love Messin' Wid da Bull . What do you get when you mess with the bull?...YOU GET THE HORNS...BIG FUNKY HORNS!!!

Level 1-Favorite hymns arranged to offer excellent supplementary material. Perfect for Sunday School and church performance the arrangements use 5-finger hand positions that reinforce note names and interval recognition. Includes: JesusLoves Me Do Lord Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus Holy Holy Holy This Little Light of Mine Fairest Lord Jesus Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee O Worship the King What a Friend WeHave in Jesus Come Thou Almighty King For the Beauty of the Earth.A fascinating and varied collection of the finest Hymns PlayTime Piano Hymns offers an exciting set of popular arrangements for the beginning piano student and the selection is carefully chosen to appeal to young students. There are eleven wonderful hymns with: Jesus Loves Me This Little Light of Mine O Worship The King Fairest Lord Jesus and many more. The songs are arranged as simple arrangements and the loveable tunes mean that these five-finger melodies reinforce note reading using popular sounds that delight young ears and inspire practicing. This is excellent supplementary material and also perfect for Sunday school and church performances. Part of The FJH Music Company's National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC).

Modern Drum Set Stickings features: drum set sticking charts in duplet and triplet applications; a drummer's checklist for instant musical advancement in melody subdivisions basic stickings orchestration pulse dynamicsand resolution points; plus a CD with more than 90 audio examples of grooves and solos in different styles using the sticking chart. This book will inspire you to want to learn and grow as a drummer a musician and aperson! This is the true path to being one with your instrument. Enjoy the journey! - Dom Famularo Drumming's Global Ambassador Modern Drum Set Stickings features: drum set sticking charts in duplet and triplet applications; a drummer's checklist for instant musical advancement in melody subdivisions basic stickings orchestration pulse dynamics and resolution points; plus a CD with more than 90 audio examples of grooves and solos in different styles using the sticking chart. “This book will inspire you to want to learn and grow as a drummer a musician and a person! This is the true path to being one with your instrument. Enjoy the journey!” – Dom Famularo Drumming's Global Ambassador

The Collaborative Artist Violin Cello Piano-Faber Piano Adventures is proud to present a new chamber music composition Curiouser and Curiouser . Composed by Nancy Faber this unique piece was commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) to celebratethe organization's Year of Collaborative Music and was debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention. Written for late intermediate to early advanced students this chamber trio features a curious one-noteopening followed by a quirky merry melody that leads the performers to unexpected musical places. The piece ends as mysteriously as it begins - with a final flourish. This piece is suitable for piano students whohave completed Piano Adventures® Level 5.Faber Piano Adventures is proud to present a new chamber music composition Curiouser and Curiouser . Composed by Nancy Faber this unique piece was commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) to celebratethe organization's Year of Collaborative Music and was debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention. Written for late intermediate to early advanced students this chamber trio features a curious one-noteopening followed by a quirky merry melody that leads the performers to unexpected musical places. The piece ends as mysteriously as it begins - with a final flourish. This piece is suitable for piano studentswhohave completed Piano Adventures® Level 5.

Starter Pack Levels 1 & 2-This complete guide to the basics contains everything you need to get started on drums: in-depth instruction terrific songs two professional-quality CDs with full-demo tracks and a helpful DVD! Perfect for students who want to teach themselves or for teachers giving private or group lessons. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CDs and DVD. Level 1 covers: beats songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Level 2 covers: more beats songs and fills; playing tips and techniques; rock country R&B jazz blues modern rock funk and Latin styles; changing drumheads; and more. This complete guide to the basics contains everything you need to get started on drums: in-depth instruction terrific songs two professional-quality CDs with full-demo tracks and a helpful DVD! Perfect for students who want to teach themselves or for teachers giving private or group lessons. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CDs and DVD. Level 1 covers: beats songs and fills; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; music notation; and more. Level 2 covers: more beats songs and fills; playing tips and techniques; rock country R&B jazz blues modern rock funk and Latin styles; changing drumheads;and more.