The aim of these Vocalises is to render the voice sufficiently flexible and mellow to execute easily and elegantly the colorature and embellishments found in the works of our great composers.

Teacher's Book 2-The Teacher's book includes a simple piano accompaniment with guitar chord symbols to accompany the pieces in Recorder Duets From The Beginning Pupil's Book 2 .

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level-The A Dozen a Day Songbook series contains wonderful Broadway movie and pop hits that may be used as companion pieces to the memorable technique exercises in the A Dozen a Day series. Also suitable as supplements with ANY method!The A Dozen a Day Songbook series contains wonderful Broadway movie and pop hits that may be used as companion pieces to the memorable technique exercises in the A Dozen a Day series. Also suitable as supplements with ANY method! Songs in Book 1 include: Cabaret • Climb Ev'ry Mountain • Give a Little Whistle • If I Were a Rich Man • Let It Be • Rock Around the Clock • Twist and Shout • The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers • Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) • Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.

Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2. Brian continues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes rhythmic slur combinations: tricks for playing in tune: secrets of great tone: fluid bowing: backup and chops: playing in flatted keys: and powerful double stops. Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top Fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2 . Briancontinues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes rhythmic slurcombinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.

John Lee Hooker recorded hundreds of songs throughout his career that spanned from the late 1940's until his death in 2001. Very few blues musicians reached the heights that Hooker achieved among his many awards Hooker was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Lee Hookers trademark one chord blues style can be traced back to his Mississippi roots where he first learned to play guitar and although often described as a simple technique the rhythm found in his playing is the bedrock by which all things blues fingerstyle rock etc. is based upon.John Lee Hooker played out of standard tuning E position and Spanish tuning typically Open A and nearly all his recorded works fall into either category. Breaking this collection into two parts Feldmann walks you through every aspect of Hookers playing style in both Standard and Spanish tuning. You'll even be treated to live video footage of Hooker performing the tunes taught out of standard tuning on electric and more rare acoustic guitar. Whether you're looking to learn Hookers songs licks or playing style you'll find those elements in spades plus most importantly you'll improve your rhythmic technique which will benefit your own playing regardless of genre. Tunes include: Maudie Tupelo MS I'll Never Get Out of These Blues Alive Boom Boom Boogie Chillen Hobo Blues I'm A Crawling King Snake Bundle Up and Go 118 minutes - Level 2 - Detailed tab/music PDF file on the DVD. DVD is region 0 playable worldwide John Lee Hooker recorded hundreds of songs throughout his career that spanned from the late 1940's until his death in 2001. Very few blues musicians reached the heights that Hooker achieved among his many awards Hooker wasinducted into the Blues Hall of Fame the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. John Lee Hookers trademark one chord blues style can betraced back to his Mississippi roots where he first learned to play guitar and although often described as a simple technique the rhythm found in his playing is the bedrock by which all things blues fingerstyle rock etc. isbased upon. John Lee Hooker played out of standard tuning E position and Spanish tuning typically Open A and nearly all his recorded works fall into either category. Breaking this collection into two parts Feldmannwalks you through every aspect of Hookers playing style in both Standard and Spanish tuning. You'll even be treated to live video footage of Hooker performing the tunes taught out of Standard tuning on electric and more rare acoustic guitar. Whether your looking to learn Hookers songs licks or playing style you'll find those elements in spades plus most importantly you'll improve your rhythmic technique which will benefit your own playingregardless of

Pupil's Book 3-Easy duets for descant recorders ranging from Beethoven to the blues to encourage the learning of new notes and rhythms. Suitable for two players or class ensembles with piano accompaniments in the teachers' books. Ideal foruse alongside the Recorder From The Beginning tutor books.

Chris Thile's amazing talent is evident in this entertaining collection of 13 original note-for-note transcriptions of mandolin solos featured on the sensational Sugar Hill CD Stealing Second. Written in notation and tablature. Chris Thile's amazing talent is evident in this entertaining collection of 13 original note-for-note transcribtions of mandolin solos featured on the sensational Sugar Hill CD Stealing Second. Written in notation and tablature.Track #14 is not on CD.

Sixth Edition-The first of four 3-CD packs featuring backing tracks of selections from Volume 1 of the Sixth Edition of The Real Book Play-Along European Edition. The first of four 3-CD packs featuring backing tracks of selections from Volume 1 of the Sixth Edition of The Real Book Play-Along European Edition.

Edited and fingered by Giuseppe Buonamici.

Co-ordination is an essential part of the drummer's skill. A sound understanding of music theory plus the ability to concentrate are also important if the musician is to improve technique and avoid stagnation. Paul Francis has been a professional player for many years. His own experience and awareness of the pitfalls make him uniquely qualified to write a book which will help the player achieve excellent results. Drumming has progressed so much in the last twenty years that with the right approach most players can aspire to a high level of competence. In addition to technical expertise concentration is the other important factor. If the mind is not focused all the practice maybe in vain. Players need to combine confidence and a disciplined mind to reach their full potential. Concentrating on Co-ordination contains many many hours of excellent tuition which will help the player master both the technical and mental skills. The book includes exercises devised for all four limbs and of approached in a methodical manner they will really work. Backed up by a 57 minute compact disc this is a golden opportunity to radically improve your drumming - and all for the price of one lesson! Co-ordination is an essential part of the drummer's skill. A sound understanding of music theory plus the ability to concentrate are also important if the musician is to improve technique and avoid stagnation. Paul Francishas been a professional player for many years. His own experience and awareness of the pitfalls make him uniquely qualified to write a book which will help the player achieve excellent results. Drumming has progressed so muchin the last twenty years that with the right approach most players can aspire to a high level of competence. In addition to technical expertise concentration is the other important factor. If the mind is not focused all thepractice may be in vain. Players need to combine confidence and a disciplined mind to reach their full potential. Concentrating on Co-ordination contains many many hours of excellent tuition which will help the playermaster both the technical and mental skills. The book includes exercises devised for all four limbs and of approached in a methodical manner they will really work. Backed up by a 57 minute compact disc this is a goldenopportunity to radically improve your drumming - and all for the price of one lesson!

The life an music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson-Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Motown record. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews 49 note-for-note transcribed musical scores two hours of recorded all-star performances and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this comprehensive book on his life his art and his influence. This folio also features a 2-CD set that includes performances of Jamerson's bass lines by such noted bassists as Geddy Lee of Rush Will Lee John Patitucci John Entwistle of the Who Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power and Jack Bruce just to name a few! Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Motown record. His tumultuouslife and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews 49 note-for-note transcribed musical scores two hours of recorded all-star performances and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this comprehensivebook on his life his art and his influence. This folio also features a 2-CD set that includes performances of Jamerson's bass lines by such noted bassists as Geddy Lee of Rush Will Lee John Patitucci John Entwistle of the Who Francis Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power and Jack Bruce just to name a few!

This unique book combines two of the best loved hymns of the Christian church “Amazing Grace” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness ” with eight original compositions. These selections were chosen from 3 different solo albums recorded by renowned Los Angeles guitarist Jay Leach. The compositions and arrangements contained in this book will not only provide a unique perspective on harmonic chord substitution and voice leading but will also provide many valuable insights on acoustic fingerstyle technique for players of all levels from beginners to seasoned professionals. The inspirational stories of how this music came about combined with the soothing harmonic richness of the selectionsmake this a valuable resource all acoustic guitarists. This unique book combines two of the best loved hymns of the Christian church “Amazing Grace” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness ” with eight original compositions. These selections were chosen from 3 different solo albums recordedby renowned Los Angeles guitarist Jay Leach. The compositions and arrangements contained in this book will not only provide a unique perspective on harmonic chord substitution and voice leading but will also provide many valuableinsights on acoustic fingerstyle technique for players of all levels from beginners to seasoned professionals. The inspirational stories of how this music came about combined with the soothing harmonic richness of the selectionsmake this a valuable resource all acoustic guitarists.

A great selection of Very Easy And Melodious Studies . The pieces are all suitable for Grade One standard and will suit pupils of all ages but are particularly suitable for adult learners.

Tuba-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States. The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings. Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States. The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.

Offered here are all the basics many of the secrets and tricks of Lightnin's deeply accomplished deeply simple accoustic Texas boogie guitar style. This lesson also features rare video footage of Lightnin' from the 1950s and1960s.

First Lessons Rock Guitar- Finally a method that gets students started on the essentials of guitar while focusing on the material every rock guitarist should know. Subjects include power chords rock scales rock soloing reading tab and standard notation open chords accompaniment strum patterns and rock licks. Designed to educate students about guitar essentials this lesson makes the learning fun. Chord progressions and melodies similar to rock classics make this text a must for aspiring rock guitarists. The accompanying CD gives students the opportunity and hear and play along with the pros. Finally a method that gets students started on the essentials of guitar while focusing on the material every rock guitarist should know. Subjects include power chords rock scales rock soloing reading tab and standard notation open chords accompaniment strum patterns and rock licks. Designed to educate students about guitar essentials this lesson makes the learning fun. Chord progressions and melodies similar to rock classics make this text a must for aspiring rock guitarists. The accompanying CD gives students the opportunity and hear and play along with the pros.

This piano method for beginners by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while covering the important skills needed to become a great pianist. Appropriate for beginners ages 8 and up it is inclusive integrating theory scales and exercises step by step with a variety of musical styles. It is practical and educationally sound. Each book develops the gifts and creativity of all students using improvisation techniques folk songs original songs a duet hymns and much more in one book per level. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises build sight-reading skill. -Using this method book makes teaching easier than ever. -There area variety of songs for the student to play as they progress along. -Scales chords and exercises are included throughout each book. -Theory lessons and musical terms are interspersed with lesson material. -Students will enjoy the selections that are designed to maximize their ability. -Each book ends with a final quiz and a certificate of completion. This piano method for beginners by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while covering the important skills needed to become a great pianist. Appropriate for beginners ages 8 and up it isinclusive integrating theory scales and exercises step by step with a variety of musical styles. It is practical and educationally sound. Each book develops the gifts and creativity of all students using improvisationtechniques folk songs original songs a duet hymns and much more in one book per level. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises build sight-reading skill. --Using this method book makes teaching easier than ever. --Thereare a variety of songs for the student to play as they progress along. --Scales chords and exercises are included throughout each book. --Theory lessons and musical terms are interspersed with lesson material. --Students willenjoy the selections that are designed to maximize their ability. --Each book ends with a final quiz and a certificate of completion.

With the Brad Davis' Flatpick Jam series you are never without a jamming partner! This two-hour DVD is packed with flatpicking jam session favorites (11 tunes on each DVD). Brad plays each tune at four different tempos (slow slow/medium medium/fast and fast) so that you can work on your tone timing note clarity and fluidity at the slower tempos and then work to develop your speed at the higher tempos. At each tempo Brad takes a solo thenplays rhythm so you can take your solo. At the three higher tempos Brad swaps solos and rhythm with you twice. This gives you the opportunity to practice your solo and rhythm seven times on every tune. On each tune Brad plays avariety of rhythmic and lead styles. A bass line and mandolin chop accompany every song at every tempo and chord changes are indicated on-screen (for the slow tempo). The tunes presented in Volume 4 are: Flowers ofEdinburgh Shady Grove John Henry Texas Gales Home Sweet Home Crazy Creek Leather Britches Cotton Patch Rag Eighth of January and Flop-Eared Mule.

Arranged For Fingerstyle Guitar-Using nine classic Grateful Dead tunes Fred Sokolow show you how to play fingerpicking backup while singing: how to play an instrument solo and how to begin and end a tune. Along the way you'll learn a lot about backup patterns soloing ideas and chord position. Music Of The Grateful Dead Arranged For Fingerstyle Guitar contains a 56-page book and 2 CDs with 90 minutes of note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction. Using nine classic Grateful Dead tunes FredSokolow show you how to play fingerpicking backup while singing how to play an instrument solo and how to begin and end a tune. Along the way you'll learn a lot about backup patterns soloing ideas and chord position. Anexcellent introduction to performing fingerstyle Guitar.

Hailed by The New York Times as Fresh Hot and Headed for Fame The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo explores the farthest reaches of the ensemble literature performing and recording the premieres of many new works. As the ensemble-in-residence at New York's Mannes College of Music the duos concert tours have taken them to forty-nine states as well as to Asia Europe South America Canada and the Caribbean. Newman and Oltman have collaborated with such diverse artists as mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade and folk singer Sally Rogers violinist Arnold Steinhardt and fiddler Jay Ungar Celtic artist Seamus Egan and the Lark and TurtleIsland String Quartets. The duo'sten critical praised recordings for MusicMasters/BMG and Sheffield Lab Audiophile reveal the extraordinary stylistic and cultural breadth of their repertoire. For this artist series video Newman and Oltman perform eight Albeniz masterpieces: the complete original Suite espanola (Grandad Sevilla Cuba Cataluna) Tango Rumores de la Caleta (Malaguena) Prelude (Asturias/Leyenda) from Cantos de Espana and the hauntily beautiful Asturie. The music for all of the pieces preformed here is available from Mel Bay Publications as well as with additional selections on the Music Masters BMG CD: Cantos de Espana/Songs of Spain. Hailed by The New York Times as Fresh Hot and Headed for Fame The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo explores the farthest reaches of the ensemble literature performing and recording the premieres of many new works. As theensemble-in-residence at New York's Mannes College of Music the duos concert tours have taken them to forty-nine states as well as to Asia Europe South America Canada and the Caribbean. Newman and Oltman have collaboratedwith such diverse artists as mezzo soprano Frederica von Stade and folk singer Sally Rogers violinist Arnold Steinhardt and fiddler Jay Ungar Celtic artist Seamus Egan and the Lark and TurtleIsland String Quartets. The duo'sten critical praised recordings for MusicMasters/BMG and Sheffield Lab Audiophile reveal the extraordinary stylistic and cultural breadth of their repertoire. For this artist series video Newman and Oltman perform eightAlbeniz masterpieces: the complete original Suite espanola (Grandad Sevilla Cuba Cataluna) Tango Rumores de la Caleta (Malaguena) Prelude (Asturias/Leyenda) from Cantos de Espana and the hauntily beautiful Asturie. Themusic for all of the pieces preformed here is available from Mel Bay Publications as well as with additional selections on the Music Masters BMG CD: Cantos de Espana/Songs of Spain.