One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies- (Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000) A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features: Key-Centered System Nine major and related minor keys Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercises Individual Instrument Studies Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized) Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and Arpeggios Integrated History Theory and Creativity MoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD. Trombone. A TECHNIQUE BUILDING program for any band · Also for INDIVIDUAL STUDY or small groups · BOOK 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 beginning band system - FEATURES: KEY CENTERED SYSTEM · 9 Major and Related Minor Keys · Scales Etudes Short Chorales and Music Technique Exercises - INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT STUDIES · For EVERY instrument demonstrated by a professional soloist · CD in each student book · Includes accompaniments on real instruments not synthesized - SPECIAL STUDIES SECTION · Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and Arpeggios - all included on CD - INTEGRATED HISTORY THEORY AND CREATIVITY · Exceedsthe National Standards for Arts Education - MORE GREAT MUSIC · A wide variety: Classical World Folk and more.

The Master books in Geraldine Law-Lee 's Step By Step Piano Lessons The Fun Way series provide a gradual transition from nursery tunes to serious classics. These songbooks reinforce each position whilst introducing the forms dances articulation and technique of the classics. The books in the Master series introduce questions and provoke discussions and will increase the student's understanding of aural theoretical and technical terms. Teachers using the series must point out specific intervals and chords for aural recognition ask questions about styles periods composers terms titles forms dynamic and tempo marks in Italian etc.regularly during lessons. The Master series also covers all scales reading and styles of periods required in the grades and examinations. A section of fun pieces is still included at the back in the keys and necessary reading abilities required for the grades. These include many evergreen tunes known by parents and children that may by memorised and played for entertainment sessions either at home or for friends.

The body of work Dave Matthews Band has laid out for others to follow can also serve as a master plan from which their fans can learn their instruments. This series of books enables you to learn all aspects of music and yourinstrument just by studying the music of Dave Matthews Band! The guitar book will teach everything you need to know to play guitar by exploring the following songs: Captain Crush The Dreaming Tree Drive inDrive Out Louisiana Bayou Rapunzel So Much to Say Too Much Warehouse What Would You Say Where Are You Going.The body of work Dave Matthews Band has laid out for others to follow can also serve as a master plan from which their fans can learn their instruments. This series of books enables you to learn all aspects of music and your instrument just by studying the music of Dave Matthews Band! The Guitar book will teach everything you need to know to play Guitar by exploring 11 Dave Matthews Band hit songs: Captain; Crush; The Dreaming Tree; Drive in Drive Out; Louisiana Bayou; Rapunzel; So Much to Say; Too Much; Warehouse; What Would You Say; Where Are You Going

ShowTrax CD-Here is #3 in a very successful series! Kirby Shaw helps kids learn more about vocal jazz in this easy-to-sing and educational collection. Each original song focuses on a different aspect of jazz singing. Includes: A La Mode;Jump Jive and Jam; Schoolhouse Blues. Available: 2-Part ShowTrax CD Grades 3-8ShowTrax CD. Here is #3 in a very successful series! Kirby Shaw helps kids learn more about vocal jazz in this easy-to-sing and educational collection. Each original song focuses on a different aspect of jazz singing. Includes: A La Mode; Jump Jive and Jam; Schoolhouse Blues. Available: 2-Part ShowTrax CD Grades 3-8

In this reprint of Scales And Arpeggios the author has aimed to set out the scales in order of progressive difficulty using single scale two-strings-scale and arpeggio to make a study that is quite difficult but a fantastic way to learn essential technique and ability. The study of scales and arpeggios on the Cello is exceptionally important. A devotion to this study is essential to every cellist who wants to apply himself with earnest purposes to the musical art as a player. In this updated reprint the author has added a combination to the scales of four octaves in order to improve more mastery of the fingerboard and the combinations ofarpeggios have been added.

Aaron Gilmartin's intro to flamenco will get anyone started playing this passionate and exciting music. Along with flamenco history and terminology Aaron teaches four of the most important forms: Tangos and Alegrias and Bulerias and Soleares - along with the strumming and picking techniques that make flamenco so exciting to players and listeners alike. Aaron Gilmartin's intro to flamenco will get anyone started playing this passionate and exciting music. Along with flamenco history and terminology Aaron teaches four of the most important forms: Tangos and Alegrias and Bulerias and Soleares - along with the strumming and picking techniques that make flamenco so exciting to players and listeners alike.

The Keyboard Artist-Contents include: Waltz in A minor (Op. posthumous) œ Waltz in B Minor (Op. 69 No 2) œ Waltz in A-flat Major (Op. 69 No.1). Contents include:Waltz in A minor (Op. posthumous); Waltz in B Minor (Op. 69 No 2); Waltz in A-flat Major (Op. 69 No.1)

A Comprehensive And Practical Guide-Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing jazz harmony compositional techniques and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs - 170 tracks in all! - include many of the examples in the book plus templates for assignments formatted for Finale©. Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing jazz harmony compositional techniques and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs - 170 tracks in all! - include many of the examples in the book plus templates forassignments formatted for Finale®.

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Metallica's Drum Grooves and Fills-This follow-up to the Drum Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band's music from the early '80s and early '90s. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman * Fuel * King Nothing * Nothing Else Matters * One * Sad butTrue * The Unforgiven * Until It Sleeps.Learn the trademark drum grooves and fills behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Backing tracks are included so you can play along.

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Lesson 2-Marcy and Ginger present five new chords and a variety of strumming techniques. On-screen chord charts graphics and lyrics make understanding the chords and learning to sing and play nine more great tunes easy and fun. Marcy and Ginger present five new chords and a variety of strumming techniques. On-screen chord charts graphics and lyrics make understanding the chords and learning to sing and play nine more great tunes easy and fun.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred legato staccato and d?tach? bowings. Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred legato staccato and d?tach? bowings.

The Piano Adventures÷ PracticeTime Assignment Book is specially designed to optimize both lesson time and practice time. The book can be used effectively at any level of the Piano Adventures÷ method. The Faber Piano Adventures PracticeTime Assignment Book is specially designed to optimize both lesson time and practice time. The book can be used effectively at any level of the Piano Adventures® method.

A lesson in basic music theory for the five-string Banjo player that will open vast possibilities and help you develop your musical ear. Bluegrass master Bill Keith will give you the knowledge needed to gain a total understanding of the Banjo fretboard and find the right notes anywhere first time! Keith starts out by demonstrating a simple method for picking out familiar melodies by ear. Soon you will be playing harmonised scales and moving freely around the whole instrument with the help of the unique visual charts he has devised. The charts show relationships between notes frets and strings in a clear and logical manner - allowing you to quickly grasp the full range ofthe instrument. Before you know it you will be developing melodies and improvising all over the instrument with using your favourite Bluegrass melodies.

Early Elementary Piano Solo-This piece features a full range of dynamics while the hands remain primarily in Middle C position. Catchy upbeat melody is sure to be a hit with students. This piece features a full range of dynamics while the hands remain primarily in Middle C position. Catchy upbeat melody is sure to be a hit with students.

Primer Level-This General MIDI disk provides accompaniments to the pieces included in the book featuring favorite hymns and songs of faith arranged for the earliest level of beginning pianist. No eighth notes are used and the hands remain in middle C position throughout the book. Special care has been taken in selecting joyful songs that are easily accessible at the primer level. Includes: God Is So Good · The B.I.B.L.E · Whisper a Prayer · I've Got the Joy Joy Joy · O How I Love Jesus · Deep and Wide · Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam · Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.Contents include: God Is So Good; The B.I.B.L.E; Whisper a Prayer; I’ve Got the Joy Joy Joy; O How I Love Jesus; Deep and Wide; Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam; Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.

The Collaborative Artist Chamber Music Series-This serene presentation of Silent Night offers an expressive chamber music performance for flute cello and piano. Arranged by Nancy Faber. (moderately advanced) This serene presentation of Silent Night offers an expressive chamber music performance for flute cello and piano. Arranged by Nancy Faber. (moderately advanced)

Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. Phillips provides detailed instruction on: The use of picks The bar Hammer-ons Pull-offs Right hand rolls A variety of chord positions An in-depth examination of major scale patterns is provided applicable to almost any song and allowing you to create your own melodies and improvisations. Each song has been carefully selected to introduce different playing styles and boost your musical vocabulary. You will discover the blues bluegrass three different open tunings and a breathtaking arrangement of Dixie Hoedown thatcombines every element from the lessons in spectacular fashion. This intermediate-level tutorial in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could! Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. Phillips provides detailed instruction on: The use of picks The bar Hammer-ons Pull-offs Right hand rolls A variety of chord positions An in-depth examination of major scale patterns is provided applicable to almost any song and allowing you to create your own melodies and improvisations. Each song has been carefully selected to introduce different playing styles and boost your musical vocabulary. You will discover the blues bluegrass three different open tunings and abreathtaking arrangement of Dixie Hoedown that combines every element from the lessons in spectacular fashion. This intermediate-level tutorial in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could!

The Collaborative Artist B-Flat Clarinet E-Flat Saxophone 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.