30 petites pièces mélodiques et rythmiques p violon/ 30 Short Melodic and Rhythmic Pieces For Violin- Valérie Bime-Apparailly 's My First Studies To Play Together for Violin. Published by the Editions Leduc Valérie Bime-Apparailly 's instrumental beginner books - such as Je débute le violon' and Mes premières doubles cordes en chansons' - have enjoyed overwhelming popularity since the day they were published. This excellent educator here turns her attention to the delicate matter of studies: how can these pieces be made less tedious for young violinists? With a crisp clear design enhanced by drawings and carefully crafted explanatory notes the MyFirst Studies To Play Together collection for Violin takes away the dreariness of these pieces giving them beyond their technical importance a musical charm that appeals to 2nd and 3rd year students. The adaptation of the Marche en rondeau which opens Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Te Deum' allows players to discover the subtleties of the dal segno; the author also reminds us that this tune gained fame as the Eurovision credits song. These pieces some of which are original some of which borrow from the classical repertoire (Mozart Spohr Beethoven) or from works of great teachers like Charles de Bériot and Frédéric Berr familiarise violinists with musical concepts as basic as syncopation or bowing indications without sacrificing the pleasure of playing music.

Classical Guitar- 10 Easy Lessons: Learn To Play Classical Guitar is an easy and informative introduction to Classical Guitar playing which is suitable for complete beginners. This book introduces chords scales arpeggios andessential techniques for both hands. Includes pieces by Tarrega Giuliani Sor Carcassi and Carulli.

Who hasn't been influenced by Mississippi Fred McDowell ? Imitated by just about everyone that has picked up a slide his impact has spread the world over. With so many trying to figure out exactly how he played we are so fortunate to have a lesson like this one where we get to learn from the man himself. The footage of Fred McDowell seen in this lesson is a treasure because it's as if it was filmed with us the students of McDowell's style in mind. With clear shots of his left and right hands it's like your own private lesson with the master himself. DISC ONE is devoted to footage of Fred McDowell performing many of his classic tunes inOpen E tuning. After each performance Tom Feldmann breaks down Fred's techniques and then goes to the split screen playing the song slowly as you play along. DISC TWO is devoted to the recordings of McDowell in Open A tuning. Tom performs this time around as none of the available footage has McDowell performing in Open A. A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on each DVD. In addition the original recordings of all the tunes in lesson two are included. On Disc Two there is 51 minute interview with Tom Feldmann where he talks about his influences as well as performing a wide variety of tunes. Titles Include: OPEN E TUNING: When I Lay My Burden Down Keep Your Lamp TrimmedAnd Burning John Henry Break 'Em On Down Louise Mojo Hand I Heard Somebody Call OPEN A TUNING: Write Me A Few Lines Been Drinking Out of A Hollow Log Fred's Worried Life Blues The Train I Ride Kokomo Blues

A short fantasy musical play with a moral set in the shimmering land of ice and snow which could be performed at any time of the year. There are seven sections of cross-curricular topics ideas included in the teachers book.Songs include simple part singing percussion recorder dance movement and possible use of electronic keyboard. Useful for mixed ethnic groups. You will require a license to perform this work at your school/youth theatre; pleaseclick here for more information and our application form.

The Blues Scale For Tenor Saxophone And Bb Instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is an invaluable guide to the blues scale explaining how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. This book contains 20 grooves in 13 styles: Pop: 2 Grooves Rock: 3 Grooves Blues: 2 Grooves Jazz: 1 Groove Funk: 3 Grooves R&B: 1 Groove Latin: 1 Groove Gospel: 2 Grooves New Age: 1 Groove Reggae: 1 Groove Calypso: 1 Groove Acid-Jazz: 1 Groove Country: 1 Groove In The Blues Scale For Tenor Saxophone And Bb Instruments the blues scale and relative minor blues scale are covered in detail. This book explains how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style (therelative minor blues scale is generally not used in minor keys). Each of the 20 grooves in this book contains over 150 patterns in total using notes solely from the blues scale. Each groove utilizes a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music. The patterns generally start off fairly simply and become more complex as the groove progresses. The audio files contain recordings of all the blues patterns that are notated in the book featuring a rhythm section of Piano Organ Guitar Bass and Drums. Also included are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long MP3 files of all 20 grooves enabling you to practice playing the blues patterns or creating your own for an extended period of time. MIDI files are also available. Watch the video below for more information. The Blues Scale for Tenor Saxophone and Bb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. This book contains 20 grooves in 13 styles: Pop: 2 Grooves Rock: 3 Grooves Blues: 2 Grooves Jazz: 1 Groove Funk: 3 Grooves R&B: 1 Groove Latin: 1 Groove Gospel: 2 Grooves New Age: 1 Groove Reggae: 1 Groove Calypso: 1 Groove Acid-Jazz: 1 Groove Country: 1 Groove In The BluesScale For Tenor Saxophone And Bb Instruments the blues scale and relative minor blues scale are covered in detail. This book explains how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style (the relative minor blues scale is generally not used in minor keys). Each of the 20 grooves in this book contains over 150 patterns in total using notes solely from the blues scale. Each groove utilizes a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music. The patterns generally start off fairly simply and become more complex as the groove progresses. The audio files contain recordings of all the blues patterns that are notated in the book featuring a rhythm section of Piano Organ Guitar Bass and Drums. Also included are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long MP3 files of all 2

A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are shown. An additional feature is the inclusion of a guitar fingerboard diagram. A handy chord reference guide showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are shown. An additional feature is the inclusion of a guitar fingerboard diagram.

Progressive Guitar Method: Chords contains the most useful open bar and Jazz chord shapes of the most used chord types with chord progressions to practice and play along with. Includes special sectionson tuning how to read sheet music transposing the use of a capo as well as an easy chord table chord formula and chord symbol chart.

A basic easy-to-understand step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated this book is for musicians of all levels requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music. Specific topics covered include basic positioning tuning and techniques etudes and a colorful selection of folk harp solos. Each section of the book is arranged to show the most efficient way to learn quickly and as easily.A basic easy-to-understand step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated this book is for musicians of all levels requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can beapplied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music. Specific topics covered include basic positioning tuning and techniques etudes and a colorful selection of folk harp solos. Each section ofthe book is arranged to show the most efficient way to learn quickly and as easily.

To Arranging For Fingerstyle Guitar-In A Nuts & Bolts Approach To Arranging For Fingerstyle Guitar Rolly Brown teaches an organised approach to exploring and combining rhythm melody and harmony to create fingerstyle Guitar arrangements. This instructional DVD includes numerous tips tools and techniques a look at approaching different musical styles and just enough theoretical knowledge to get you started at arranging your own versions of whatever sort of music you want to create on the Guitar. Numerous examples are shown and discussed. The topics covered include: Arpeggiated rolling rhythm Arranging for constant alternate bass Chord choice and substitution The essential tones concept Arranging with a walkingbass line Bossa Nova rhythm Ragtime Fingerstyle blues Original compositions In A Nuts & Bolts Approach To Arranging For Fingerstyle Guitar Rolly Brown teaches an organised approach to exploring and combining rhythm melody and harmony to create fingerstyle Guitararrangements. This instructional DVD includes numerous tips tools and techniques a look at approaching different musical styles and just enough theoretical knowledge to get you started at arranging your own versions ofwhatever sort of music you want to create on the Guitar. Numerous examples are shown and discussed. The topics covered include: Arpeggiated rolling rhythm Arranging for constant alternatebass Chord choice and substitution The essential tones concept Arranging with a walking bass line Bossa Nova rhythm Ragtime Fingerstyle blues Originalcompositions

Crosspicking is an exciting flatpicking technique that is an essential part of every bluegrass guitarist's arsenal. Utilising repeated patterns on three-string groups crosspicking captures the bounce of a fiddler's double shuffleand the drive of three-finger banjo Scruggs-style rolls. Learn the art of this exciting pick technique with Eric Thompson in this DVD tutorial that features split-screen close-ups so you'll never miss a note!

Oboe-A superb collection of original compositions and top notch arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

Improve students' reading with the ability to quickly identify harmonic and melodic intervals on the staff and the keyboard. Bastien Theory Boosters will launch your students to new heights of theory success. Eachactivity book focuses on a single theory concept using puzzles mazes games riddles and more to fuel your students' natural love of learning.

Though Buddy Holly's career was short he was a huge influence on the Beatles the Rolling Stones Bob Dylan and most of the rockers and songwriters of the 1960s 70s and beyond. Most of the songs in this collection have been hits many times over and they’re still covered today by rock pop and country bands. Fred makes Buddy's tunes accessible to fingerpicking guitarists in this instructional DVD that includes rockers like That’ll Be the Day It’s So Easy and Maybe Baby and pretty ballads like Raining In My Heart and Everyday . He explains the tricky parts of the arrangements and presents a split-screen slower version of each tune sothat you can back yourself up singing and can play instrumental versions of every song as well. His easy-going instructional style makes it easy to learn! Other Buddy Holly tunes in this set include Peggy Sue Lonesome Tears and It Doesn’t Matter Anymore . All the songs (backup and solos) are written out in tab and music in the accompanying booklet.

Guitarist educator and historian Stefan Grossman was a student of acoustic blues and gospel singer/guitarist Rev. Gary Davis. Beginning when he was 15 Stefan studied with Davis on weekends spending eight to ten hours at his house in Harlem absorbing all he could. While studying with Rev. Davis he met and studied with other country blues guitarists: Mississippi John Hurt Son House Skip James Mance Lipscomb and Fred McDowell. In the early 1960s Stefan formed the Even Dozen Jug Band (which also included such future luminaries as John Sebastian Steve Katz Maria Muldaur and David Grisman). In 1966 he worked with the alternate rock band the Fugs beforemoving to Great Britain in 1967. In 1969 he co-founded Kicking Mule Records with Ed Denson a label that showcased acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Many of these albums that Stefan produced during this period are finally being re-released on CD on his own label. From 1967 to 1987 Stefan Grossman lived in Great Britain and Italy and toured worldwide. He performed and recorded with John Renbourn for 15 years and they produced four albums together. Stefan's solo discography goes all the way back to 1966 when he recorded How to Play Blues Guitar with Rory Block (now released as Country Blues Guitar SGGW103). Since that time he has recorded over 30 solo albums and has written numerous books highlighting the playing of legendary bluesmen from the 1920s and 1930s. Nowadays Stefan divides his time between the USA and England. He continues to do concerts and workshops worldwide and remains one of the world's foremost authorities on acoustic blues guitar. The Guitar Artistry of Stefan Grossman brings together performances from 1965 to today. He performs solo with the Even Dozen Jog Band with John Renbourn as well as Duck Baker. In between the music Stefan weaves together the story behind his playing. An 87 page PDF booklet is included on the DVD. This details Guitarist educator and historian Stefan Grossman was a student of acoustic blues and gospel singer/guitarist Rev. Gary Davis. Beginning when he was 15 Stefan studied with Davis on weekends spending eight to ten hours at his house in Harlem absorbing all he could. While studying with Rev. Davis he met and studied with other country blues guitarists: Mississippi John Hurt Son House Skip James Mance Lipscomb and Fred McDowell. In the early 1960s Stefan formed the Even Dozen Jug Band (which also included such future luminaries as John Sebastian Steve Katz Maria Muldaur and David Grisman). In 1966 he worked with the alternate rock band the Fugs beforemoving to Great Britain in 1967. In 1969 he co-founded Kicking Mule Records with Ed Denson a label that showcased acoustic fingerstyle guitar. Many of these albums that Stefan produced during this period are finally being re-released on CD on his own label. From 1967 to 1987 Stefan Grossman liv

From The Golden Era Of American Pop Music-The music on this recording represents a pinnacle in the range of fingerstyle Guitar music. It contains some of the best tracks recorded by a superb musician at the exact moment of discovering his full powers of expression. The result is a feast for Guitar music lovers whose tastes run to substantial fare. This was Ton Van Bergeyk 's second solo recording. It was originally released in 1976. This enhanced CD release includes tab/music of all the tunes (except Jazz Me Blues) as PDF files. You will need Adobe Acrobat (a free download) to open and print this file from your computer. Song list: 1. Junk Man Rag 2.Mustard Swing3. Zither Melodies 4. From Soup To Nuts 5. Kansas City Stomp 6. Rondo Caprice 7. Ragtime Medley: Bantam Step & Springtime Rag 8. Notoriety Rag 9. Medley: If I Had You & Moonlight Serenade 10. Jazz Me Blues 11. Divertisement 12. Georgia Grind 13. Coconut Dance 14. Florida Rag

An addition to the Viola Time series for young viola players this book provides viola accompaniments to all of the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters. The duet part is suitable for a teacher or more advanced student and this new duet book will enhance lessons by providing an alternative accompaniment option for these popular pieces. An addition to the Viola Time series for young viola players this book provides viola accompaniments to all of the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters . The duet part is suitable for a teacher or more advanced student and this new duet book will enhance lessons by providing an alternative accompaniment option for these popular pieces.

An invaluable reference book for the intermediate guitarist Introducing Bar Chords contains all the important bar chords that can be played all over the fretboard. Each chord is clearly shown on an easy to read diagram detailing exactly which strings must be depressed at which fret which fingers must be used and which strings should be strummed. Contents include: How to read this book how chords are formed chord diagrams chord progressions and appendices. An invaluable reference book for the intermediate guitarist Introducing Bar Chords contains all the important bar chords that can be played all over the fretboard. Each chord is clearly shown on an easy toread diagram detailing exactly which strings must be depressed at which fret which fingers must be used and which strings should be strummed. Contents include: How to read this book how chords are formed chord diagrams chord progressions and appendices.

Supplementary Songbook B- A carefully graded collection of 32 additional songs cross referenced to the lessons in Progressive Guitar Method for Young Beginners Book 3. This book is beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour. Songs include: A Bicycle Built For Two My Grandfather's Clock Under The Bamboo Tree Johnny Had A Little Dog Hickory Dickory Dock The Grand Old Duke of York and many more.

Violinworks in two volumes is a comprehensive method for older beginners and improvers taking students from the first steps to around Grade 3 standard. The accompanying CD in each book includes performance tracks with piano string quartet or band backings plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of piano accompaniments. Published in two volumes Violinworks is a comprehensive Violin method created specially for older beginners and improvers. Book 1 carefully guides beginners from the very first steps to around ABRSM Grade 1 standard and book 2 continues up to ABRSM Grade 3 standard. The Violinworks approach is well-suited to self-taught violinists as well as those who have teachers. This method emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one of using your ear and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire plus detailed descriptions and photographs to illustrate correctplaying positions. The accompanying CD includes performance tracks with Piano String Quartet or Band backings plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of the Piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website making Violinworks a complete resource for anyone learning or returning to the Violin.

Piano Accompaniment for Viola edition-This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Runners. Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play. This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Runners . Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play.