A useful chart of the 26 Standard Drum Rudiments - the first thing beginning drummers learn! A useful chart of the 26 Standard Drum Rudiments - the first thing beginning drummers learn!

This valuable resource is a must for every choral director. The 140 warmups and vocal exercises in a handy Book/CD format will help singers produce a free and open tone develop clean articulation and diction improve resonance intonation and more. The enclosed CD includes demonstration for each accompanied exercise for full choir small group or individual practice.This valuable resource is a must for every choral director. The 140 warmups and vocal exercises in a handy book and CD format will help singers produce a free and open tone develop clean articulation and diction improve resonance intonation and more. The enclosed CD includes demonstration for each accompanied exercise for full choir small group or individual practice.

DVD One - Starting Out-The one-row button accordion creates the defining sound that drives the waltzes and two-steps beloved by enthusiasts of Cajun music. Dirk Powell's step-by-step approach makes it easy to start playing immediately. He teaches how tohold the instrument use the bellows find the notes and play double (octaves) - the essence of the Cajun style. Includes detailed instruction for playing some of the most popular Cajun dance tunes: La Valse deQuatre-vingt-dix-neuf Ans (The 99 Year Waltz) The High Point Two-Step Johnny Can't Dance. 75-MIN. DVD INCLUDES LYRICS NOVICE LEVEL.Dirk Powell's Learn To Play Cajun Accordion 1 is a complete beginners method to playing beloved instrument and the driving force behind Cajun tunes. Perfect for novice players or those just starting out Dirk unravels all the basics and explains clearly how to hold the Accordion use the bellows find the notes and the importance of double octaves. With a selection of repertoire pieces from the Cajun style and all the tools you'll need to start playing what are you waiting for - squeeze away!

Burnin' with Bernie-These fusion-esque tracks are all drumless mixes from jazz bassist Bernard Lackner's debut album Those Days . He has played and recorded with artists including Mino Cinelu Adam Holzman Adam Nitti Trip Wamsley MarcoMinnemann Steve Cunningham Jeff Coffin and Derico Watson. The tracks are so much fun to play along with! Print the charts right from your computer!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. Burnin' With Bernie includes fusion-esque tracks are all drumless mixes from jazz bassist Bernard Lackner 's debut album Those Days . He has played and recorded with artists including Mino Cinelu Adam Holzman Adam Nitti Trip Wamsley Marco Minnemann Steve Cunningham Jeff Coffin and Derico Watson.

Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics-Includes the easier sonatas of Beethoven Mozart and Haydn. Contents include: Sonatina Op. 36 Nos. 4 & 6 (Clementi) - Sonatina Op. 54 No. 1 (Gurlitt) - Sonatina (Keller) - Sonatina Op. 88 Nos. 1 & 3 (Kuhlau) - Sonata Op. 49 No. 2 (Beethoven) - Sonata Hob. XVI/13 3rd mvt (Haydn) - Sonata K545 (Mozart) - Rondo a la Turk (from Sonata in a Major K331) (Mozart) - and more. A comprehensive and carefully graded introduction to authentic Keyboard Sonatinas selected from the established Piano repertoire and arranged to be suitable for the early-advanced student. Alongside melodies by composers as celebrated as Beethoven Mozart and Haydn this anthology of performance pieces includes a guide to help you understand Sonata and Sonatina form itself. You'll also find carefully devised warm-up exercises to help stretch and prepare the hands before tackling these musical challenges. With ten substantial pieces on offer this collection is an ideal source to expand your performance repertoire as well as an ideal opportunity to gain valuableearly experience of the rigours of classical piano playing.

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Acoustic and Electric G-Guitar for Kids is a fun easy course that teaches children to play Guitar faster than ever before. Popular songs such as Yellow Submarine Hokey Pokey I'm a Believer Surfin' U.S.A. This Land Is Your Land and Hound Dog keep students motivated and the clean simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method is equally suitable for students using electric or acoustic Guitars. It can be used in combination with a Guitar teacher or parents even if they've never had any musical training themselves. The accompanying CD contains more than 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along. No tablature included. Guitar for Kids is a fun easy course that teaches children to play Guitar faster than ever before. Popular songs such as Yellow Submarine Hokey Pokey I'm a Believer Surfin' U.S.A. This Land Is Your Land and Hound Dog keep students motivated and the clean simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method is equally suitable for students using electric or acoustic Guitars. It can be used in combination with a Guitar teacher or parents even if they've never had any musical training themselves. The accompanying audio download contains more than 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along. Notablature included.

This follow-up to the Bass Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band's music from the late '80s and early '90s. Each bass line is played up to speed then broken down note by note then played at a slow tempo. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman - King Nothing - The Memory Remains - Nothing Else Matters - One - Sad but True - The Unforgiven - Until It Sleeps. Learn the trademark bass lines behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Each bass line is played up to speed then broken down note by note then played at a slow tempo.

DVD One: The Basics-Grab your five-string banjo and get ready to frail! Bob covers all the basics of traditional clawhammer style: hammer-ons pull-offs chords scales tunings right-hand essentials slides double-thumbing the fifth string and more. Songs include: Shortenin' Bread - Cripple Creek - Liberty - Soldier's Joy. 60 MIN. - INCLUDES TAB - LEVEL 1 Grab your five-string banjo and get ready to frail! Bob Carlin starts at ground zero and covers all the basics of the traditional clawhammer style. You'll soon learn all the essentials needed to figure out almost any tune.

Young Fiddle virtuosos Luke and Jenny Anne Bulla present a highly innovative and practical approach to playing the Fiddle with Kids teaching kids . Enjoyable and easy to follow this instructional DVD introduces all the skills needed to play Boil the Cabbage Down and to be ready for more advanced studies. Suitable for any young Fiddlers aged 6-12 this first lesson features: Tuning Up Bow Technique Playing First Notes Proper Hand Position and Posture And all other essential skills for beginners.Young Fiddle virtuosos Luke and Jenny Anne Bulla present a highly innovative and practical approach to playing the Fiddle with Kids teaching kids . Enjoyable and easy to follow this instructional DVD introduces all the skills needed to play Boil the Cabbage Down and to be ready for more advanced studies. Suitable for any young Fiddlers aged 6-12 this first lesson features: Tuning Up Bow Technique Playing First Notes Proper Hand Position and Posture And all other essential skills for beginners.

Creating Easy Song Arrangements-The compelling mysteries of solo guitar arrangements are now easier to understand than ever before. Renowned guitarist and celebrated tutor Happy Traum takes a handful of traditional songs and shows you how to transform them into magical solo arrangements. You will discover interesting picking patterns altered chords and substitutions ornamentation harmonised scales and much more. By breaking the technique down into building blocks and fundamental patterns you will soon be developing your own personal solo style and you'll be amazed at what can be done with even the simplest folk melody! Get the most from this absorbing and highly individual approach to the guitar withthis superb tutorial from one of the best in the business. Full music and tablature are included. Happy Traum has created the Guitar Building Blocks series of lessons to help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each of these DVDs concentrates on a specific 'building block' allowing you to delve deeply into just those areas that you need to strengthen. The Building Blocks series gives you a solid foundation upon which to base your future guitar studies. The compelling mysteries of solo guitar arrangements are now easier to understand than ever before. Renowned guitarist and celebrated tutor Happy Traum takes a handful of traditional songs and shows you how to transform them into magical solo arrangements. You will discover interesting picking patterns altered chords and substitutions ornamentation harmonised scales and much more. By breaking the technique down into building blocks and fundamental patterns you will soon be developing your own personal solo style and you'll be amazed at what can be done with even the simplest folk melody! Get the most from this absorbing and highly individual approach to the guitarwith this superb tutorial from one of the best in the business. Full music and tablature are included. Happy Traum has created the Guitar Building Blocks series of lessons to help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each of these DVDs concentrates on a specific 'building block' allowing you to delve deeply into just those areas that you need to strengthen. The Building Blocks series gives you a solid foundation upon which to base your future guitar studies.

Alexi Laiho's Legendary Licks-This Finnish death metal band rocks the world and guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho leads the charge. In this 2-DVD set Dannny Gill provides a step-by-step breakdown of Alexi's styles and techniques via in-depth analysis of five songs: Angels Don't Kill - Are You Dead Yet? - Hate Crew Deathroll - In Your Face - and Sixpounder. Each guitar part is played up to speed then broken down note by note. 3 hours 37 minutes. This Finnish death metal band rocks the world and guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho leads the charge. In this 2-DVD set Danny Gill provides a step-by-step breakdown of Alexi's styles and techniques via in-depth analysis of five songs: Angels Don't Kill; Are You Dead Yet?; Hate Crew Deathroll; In Your Face and Sixpounder . Each Guitar part is played up to speed then broken down note by note. 3 hours 37 min.

Butch Baldassari provides a solid introduction on how to play the mandolin. You will learn how to hold and tune the instrument and play basic scales & chords - soon you'll be picking out melodies to classic bluegrass tunes.

Early Elementary-Level 1 Piano Solo-An ingenious application of musical and technical gesture in 5-finger position. The clever and amusing lyric is a play on the incosistencies of the English language. An ingenious application of musical and technical gesture in 5-finger position. The clever and amusing lyric is a play on the incosistencies of the English language.

2nd Edition-The 2nd Edition Theory Book provides instruction reinforcement and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes explore improvisation and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities-all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces. The 2nd Edition Theory Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series provides instruction reinforcement and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes explore improvisation and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities – all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces.

taught by Bill Keith Pete Wernick Tony Trischka Eddie Adcock Don Wayne Reno Sonny Osborne and Ralph Stanley This terrific compilation features instruction by some of Homespun's most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from very basic to advanced and will give players a full range of bluegrass banjo techniques. Tunes include: Soldier's Joy · John Hardy · Little Rock Getaway · El Randa · Turkey Knob · and Little Maggie. ALL LEVELS · INCLUDES TAB · 90 MIN.Bluegrass banjo has all the drive excitement rhythmic complexity and melodic possibilities that you could want in an instrument. This collection of lessons compiled from Homespun's vast library of music instruction covers a variety of skills and tunes. The segments are graded to take you from elementary to advanced levels and will open up myriad playing possibilities while allowing you to sample lessons before purchasing any of these DVDs in full. Taught by seven of the most celebrated pickers this collection will expand your repertoire improve your technique and enhance your musical knowledge. Before long you'll be tackling everything from working onyour basic rolls to playing hot bluegrass solos.

2-DVD Set-These two lessons will give learning players all the tools they'll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999 covers everything from fine-tuning the strings to picking style bar position bluegrass back-up technique and how to achieve good tone timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens. 2-DVD SET - INCLUDES TAB - LEVEL 2/3 Award-winning instrumentalist Rob Ickes has created a comprehensove course to help you master all aspects of the resonator guitar from bar tachnique to fingerpicking rolls. He covers ererything you'll need to hold your own in a bluegrass band from a fine-tuning the strings to achieving good tone timing and volume control. You'll learn correct hand positions for fast and clean playing powerful forward and reverse right hand rolls basic music theory and all aspects of good bar techniques. With Jim Hurst on vocal and guitar you'll gain an understanding of how to play back-up rhythm and fills behind a vocalist create effective solos build chords andscales and much more. Rob teaches or demonstrates several great tunes including Will the circle be unbroken Dixie Hoedown Ol' Dangerfield Sailin' To Hawaii Monrobro Reuben How great Thou Art and Flat Lonesome . Whether you want to play bluegrass or explore country blues Hawaiian or other styles these DVDs will get you on the right track-fast.

First Irving Berlin...then the popular Taco recording...now Kirby Shaw! An up-tempo Dixieland treatment that's a show-stopper for any age choir. Available: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. First Irving Berlin...then the popular Taco recording...now Kirby Shaw! An up-tempo Dixieland treatment that's a show-stopper for any age choir. Available: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD.

The Keyboard Artist-Contents include: Waltz (Op. 12 No.2) œ Watchman's Song (Op. 12 No.3) œ Puck (Op. 71 No. 3) œ Sailor's Song (Op. 68 No.1). Contents include: Waltz (Op. 12 No.2); Watchman's Song (Op. 12 No.3); Puck (Op. 71 No. 3); Sailor's Song (Op. 68 No.1).

Take a lesson with the father of rock and roll piano and with this DVD take a rare close-up look at Johnnie Johnson's style and technique. Johnson was the pianist on all of Chuck Berry's hits and with his warm personality and a unique overhead camera angle to supply a players perspective this is a fabulous new method fo blues and rock piano enthusiasts. You'll learn chop bass rolling bass lines and improvising chordal figures and lead lines and watch Johnnie perform a variety of classic blues styles as well as interviews and conversation which reveals his styles and techniques. This DVD lesson will provide valuable insights into Johnson's musical ideas and willhelop you build a repertoire of bass patterns treble licks and complete instrumental solos for blues boogie-woogie or rock and roll piano.

One of the hottest guitarists on the Irish scene today breaks apart his accompaniment style for the learning player. He demonstrates his complex strumming patterns and shows how to add interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using substitutions to change the underlying harmonic structure. More than a dozen great reels jigs and hornpipes are analyzed rhythmically including: Crowley's The Mountain Road Craig's Pipes The Gooseberry Bush Gallagher's Frolics Mist Covered Mountain Langstrom's Pony Humours of Whiskey Banks of Loch Gamhna Return to Camden Town Fermoy Lasses The Girl That Broke MyHeart Chief O'Neill's Hornpipe Tim Henry's Favorite The Pullet. 85-MIN. DVD INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB LEVEL 3 John Doyle's powerful accompaniment style includes strumming patterns moving bass lines palm damping backbeats accents and syncopations that drive a tune forward. By using minor chords and substitutions he can add interest movement and depth to a basic three-chord tune. This exciting lesson shows both simple arrangements and complex rhythms chord shapes and progressions to enable you to get a traditional band to really rock! Using dropped-D tuning John teaches rhythmic accompaniments to reels jigs slip jigs and hornpipes. With John Williams playing the melodies on button accordion he goes over each tune both slowly and up-to-speed developing dynamic chordprogressions and rhythmic flourishes as he goes. You'll learn the accompaniments to more than a dozen great tunes including 'Crowley's' 'The Mountain Road' 'Craig's Pipes' 'The Gooseberry Bush' 'Gallagher's Frollics' 'Mist Covered Mountain' 'Langstrom's Pony' Humours Of Whiskey' 'Banks Of Loch Gamhna' 'Return To Camden Town' 'The Fermoy Lasses' 'The Girl That Broke My Heart'.