An important addition to the improvising jazz guitarist's library this thoughtful blend of text and musical examples focuses on the vocabulary of modern jazz and some of the applications of modern harmony. With examples written in standard notation and tablature Jacobs offers instruction on bebop style phrases playing fourths inside-outside playing pentatonic whole-tone and symmetrical scales slash chords polychords hip lines fingerings and much more. Includes access to online audio that presents the material in the text played with chord accompaniment. An important addition to the improvising Jazz Guitarist's library this thoughtful blend of text and musical examples focuses on the vocabulary of modern Jazz and some of the applications of modern harmony. With exampleswritten in standard notation and tablature Jacobs offers instruction on bebop style phrases playing fourths inside-outside playing pentatonic whole-tone and symmetrical scales slash chords polychords hip lines fingerings and much more. Includes access to online audio that presents the material in the text played with chord accompaniment.

Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! 98 beginner and advanced versions of the most popular chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! Ninety-eight beginner and advanced versions of the most popular and widely played chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus a key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.

Students are exposed to a broader range of notes more advanced playing techniques new minor keys and chords new time signatures and longer more professional arrangements. Students are exposed to a broader range of notes more advanced playing techniques new minor keys and chords new time signatures and longer more professional arrangements.

The 5-string bass is rapidly growing into the future and this is your handbook to meet it there. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of usingthe 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.Learn to lay down phat and funky grooves or the deepest-darkest thunder only the low B tuning can deliver! The 5-string bass is being employed far more than ever in wider ranging styles and Brian Emmel's 5-String Bass Method helps you make the step to 5-string. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.

This set of 32 large cards contains everything you need for hilariously fun rhythm exercises to get students of all ages and abilities in touch with their rhythmic side. Whether your students are young or old beginners or experienced everyone can get on board with this Rockin’ Rhythms set. The sheer number of cards in this pack is enough for near endless amounts of entertainment while the four-part rhythm ensembles contained on each one ensures that students will develop a deep and practical understanding of rhythm. Each card involves a different kind of rhythmic sound whether it’s hissing or singing barking or clanging to get your students making noise. All we knowis it might get loud! The Rockin’ Rhythms pack is suitable for groups of two or more. This set of 32 large cards contains everything you need for hilariously fun rhythm exercises to get students of all ages and abilities in touch with their rhythmic side. Whether your students are young or old beginnersor experienced everyone can get on board with this Rockin’ Rhythms set. The sheer number of cards in this pack is enough for near endless amounts of entertainment while the four-part rhythm ensembles containedon each one ensures that students will develop a deep and practical understanding of rhythm. Each card involves a different kind of rhythmic sound whether it’s hissing or singing barking or clanging to get your students makingnoise. All we know is it might get loud! The Rockin’ Rhythms pack is suitable for groups of two or more.

The function of the bass player in rock music is multi-dimensional. In How to Create Rock Bass Lines you'll explore common rock drum beats popular rock chord progressions and the scales and techniques you'll need to add melody to your playing. By combining all of these elements you'll learn how to create bass lines that lock in with the drummer and complement the other instruments. You'll also take a look at examples in the style of rock bass greats like Paul McCartney John Paul Jones Flea John Entwistle and Tom Hamilton to see how these masters put their own unique spin on the rock format. The book includes loads of demo and play-along tracks available online fordownload or streaming. How To Create Rock Bass Lines explores the multi-dimensional function of the rock bassist. In this method you'll explore common rock Drum beats popular rock chord progressions and the scales and techniques you'll need to add melody to your playing. By combining all of these elements you'll learn how to create Bass lines that lock in with the drummer and complement the other instruments. In How To Create Rock Bass Lines you'll also take a look at examples in the style of rock bass greats like Paul McCartney John Paul Jones Flea John Entwistle and Tom Hamilton to see how these masters put their own unique spin on the rockformat. The book includes loads of demo and play-along tracks available online for download or streaming.

Designed as a companion to the Theory GymnasticsTM books these 4.5 x 5.5 inch full-staff flashcards are useful as a supplement to all note-reading or theory approaches. Designed as a companion to the Theory GymnasticsTM books these 4.5 x 5.5 inch full-staff flashcards are useful as a supplement to all note-reading or theory approaches.

A third book of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

This book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins of the official Texan cowboy band Spirit of Texas and Shirley Field Canada's champion female yodeler will teach you how to yodel in no time! Features basic instructions simple songs recorded demonstrations and a special photo gallery & short bios of cowboy and cowgirl yodelers. This book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins of the official Texan cowboy band Spirit of Texas and Shirley Field Canada's champion female yodeler will teach you how to yodel in no time! Features basic instructions simple songs recorded demonstrations and a special photo gallery & short bios of cowboy and cowgirl yodelers.

A brilliant fourth collection of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel jig hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs along with a CD thatdemonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary. A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel jig hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.

The Road to Stardom Starts Here-This popular method starts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principles of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar how to comfortably hold the instrument right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords picking strumming patterns and single note melodies. This course book uses plain language that makes it easy to understand key concepts such as major and minor chords as well as rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians. INCLUDES DVD This popular methodstarts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principles of guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the guitar how to comfortably hold the instrument right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords picking strumming patterns and single note melodies. This course book uses plain language that makes it easy to understand key concepts such as major and minor chords as well as rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians. BONUS: BEATS RHYTHMS & TIMING In this program you will learn the important elements to understand and apply rhythm and timing. Learn to use your body clock to count whole half quarter eighth and sixteenth note timing. Play common chords with strum patterns along with full band bracking tracks in song form. Learn about syncopation accents rests legato and staccato. The key rhythm elements of the most popular music styles are explained and outlined. Triplets the shuffle feel and much more are covered in this comprehensive rhythm program. A must for all aspiring young guitar players! A method for young children teaching the basic principles of Guitar playing. Guitar For Kids teaches all aspects of learning the Guitar with full band backing tracks too. This book also includes a follow along DVD. Guitar For Kids includes: 68 pages with text and tablature lessons. Full length DVD with 25 lessons included. Download audio backing tracks and demonstrations. Complete beats rhythm and timing course included with downloadable audio. Free lifetime web membership for online lesson support.

A brilliant fourth collection of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

The third book of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands. Includes CD of demonstrations.

Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon-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.

2nd Clarinet-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.

For Harpists Pianists And Organists-By Carlos Salzedo and Lucile Lawrence. For harpists pianists and organists. Includes modulating formulas examples of modulations extensions cadenzas and harmonic fluxes. In English and French.

This series was designed to supplement traditional vocal instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II . Each piece is in English and has alimited vocal range as well as a piano accompaniment that is playable by a student pianist. The pieces include art songs folksongs humorous songs and suitable vintage popular songs and are all appropriate for contest solos. Theaccompanying CD includes professionally-recorded accompaniments. Baritone/Bass Contents: Aura Lee (Poulton) Beautiful Dreamer (Foster) The Erie Canal (Folksong) Foolish Questions (Folksong) Funiculi Funicula (Denza) Go Down Moses I Wish I Was Single Again (Beckel) If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Ayer) The Jolly Miller (arr. Manney) Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho The Lark in the Morn (arr. Sharp) The Lost Chord (Sullivan) The Minstrel Boy (arr. Weckerlin) Mrs. Murphy's Chowder (arr. Culli) Out of My Soul's Great Sadness (Franz) Request (Franz) Simple Gifts (Shaker song) Smick Smack Smuck (Sousa) Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (arr. Burleigh) The Story of a Tack (Parks) Swing Low Sweet Chariot Where Did You Get That Hat?(Sullivan) While Strolling Through the Park One Day You'll Miss Lots of Fun When You're Married (Sousa). This series was designed to supplement traditional vocal instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II. Each piece is in English and has alimited vocal range as well as a Piano accompaniment that is playable by a student pianist. The pieces include art songs folksongs humorous songs and suitable vintage popular songs and are all appropriate for contestsolos. The accompanying CD includes professionally-recorded accompaniments. Baritone/Bass Contents: Aura Lee (Poulton) Beautiful Dreamer (Foster) The Erie Canal(Folksong) Foolish Questions (Folksong) Funiculi Funicula (Denza) Go Down Moses I Wish I Was Single Again (Beckel) If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Ayer) The Jolly Miller(arr. Manney) Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho The Lark in the Morn (arr. Sharp) The Lost Chord (Sullivan) The Minstrel Boy (arr. Weckerlin) Mrs. Murphy's Chowder (arr. Culli) Out of My Soul's Great Sadness (Franz) Request (Franz) Simple Gifts (Shaker song) Smick Smack Smuck (Sousa) Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (arr. Burleigh) The Storyof a Tack (Parks) Swing Low Sweet Chariot Where Did You Get That Hat? (Sullivan) While Strolling Through the Park One Day You

A third book of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

Based on the successful Essential Elements for Choir series this second volume in our choral sight-singing method will allow you to continue to build skills in your choral ensembles with a handy octavo-sized volume! Continuing where Volume 1 finished this step-by-step approach uses unison and combinable exercises along with motivating songs to provide a basis for developing music literacy within the choral rehearsal. The Accompaniment Cd's provide light accompaniment for the combinable pitch builders speech choruses and songs. In keeping with the spirit of sight-reading there is no singing on the CDs. Accompaniment CD available. Based on the successful Essential Elements for Choir series this second volume in our choral sight-singing method will allow you to continue to build skills in your choral ensembles with a handy octavo-sized volume! Continuing where Volume 1 finished this step-by-step approach uses unison and combinable exercises along with motivating songs to provide a basis for developing music literacy within the choral rehearsal. The Accompaniment Cd's provide light accompaniment for the combinable pitch builders speech choruses and songs. In keeping with the spirit of sight-reading there is no singing on the CDs. Accompaniment CD available.