Dennis Chambers is one of the funkiest and most electrifying drummers on today's music scene. His grooves have burned through recordings by Mike Stern The Brecker Brothers Bill Evans Gary Thomas Special EFX and more. Here together for the first time since 1987 with former bandmates John Scofield Gary Garinger and Jim Beard Dennis' funk-meets-jazz style drives tunes such as So you say Cissy Strut and Blue matter . Hisunique blend of musicality and chops is evident on versions of Pick Hits and Loud Jazz . In addition Dennis and Gary demonstrates the groundbreaking drum and bass grooves from the three songs that changedthe course of soul funk and fusion drumming: Cold Sweat Cissy Strut and Chameleon . Dennis explains what it means to play in the pocket and shows how he does it using the classic P-Funk grooves Flashlight and One Nation Under A Groove as his examples. In the Pocket provides valuable insight into this extraordinary drummer both as a soloist and in inspired performances with this exceptionalband.

The California Sound Volume 1-Learn the uniqe chords and melodies that came from the genius of Brian Wilson on this tutorial DVD. Guitar instructor Tommy Anthony shows you how to play your favourite songs in the comfort of your home.

The Jazz Educator's Handbook and Resource Guide- A comprehensive guide that opens the doors to the world of jazz education. Find practical solutions to challenges such as the jazz concept understanding the rhythm section jazz improvisation and jazz styles including a great section on Latin jazz. This innovative one-of-a-kind handbook incorporates the Web as an ongoing resource tool that provides the ultimate in reference information. The included DVD presents over three hours of audio/video demonstrations of rehearsal techniques how to really teach jazz improvisation and how to understand and improve the rhythm section. An essential addition to every library and/or jazz pedagogy class.

21st Century Pro Method-A comprehensive tutorial that provides everything you'd ever need to know to develop a strong confident and sensitive Blues Guitar style complete with a full CD of demonstrations. Don Latarski presents a guide that takes you through every nuance of the Blues covering techniques songs local variations and much more. The accompanying CD is packed with examples to help you capture the unique phrasing and characteristics of the Blues. More than 130 music examples in the styles of Blues greats More than 20 complete Blues tracks for demonstration and play-along Blues techniques: hammers pull-offs slides vibrato and bends Soloing basics The blues-rockconnection Extended fingerings Mixolydian mode and whole-tone sounds Intros endings and turnarounds Using the 6th interval Funk-Blues Minor-key Blues

The Prep Accordion Course contains all the information included in the Palmer-Hughes Accordion Course but is specifically designed for the younger student.

Attractively presented and intelligently paced the Lesson Book combines unusually appealing music and lyrics. The book features note reading rhythm reading sight reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the included CD has been recorded at performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

The piano accompaniment to 12 classical pieces for Violin (IMP90022).

A piano course for beginners of all ages Alfred's Basic Piano Library offers seven perfectly graded beginning series which are designed to prepare students of all ages for a sucessful musical learning experience. The use of this recital book will provide material for review and reinforcement. It will help the student to build an interesting and entertaining repertoire especially useful for performing for friends and in public recitals.

Everything you need to know to get started. Features beats and fills in all your favourite styles as well as technique builders and daily workouts to improve your playing step by step.

The last in his five grade piano course this book contains a selection of well known classical works for piano such as Chopin's Prelude in E minor Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca and Brahms's Waltz In A Flat Major. The Grade Five Performance book in the Michael Aaron Piano Course was especially designed to provide the student with additional material for reading enjoyment and recital. All of the compositions in this book have been carefully graded to correlate with 'The Michael Aaron Piano Course ' reinforcing the instructional material that is presented in the lesson book.

Drum legend Carmine Appice continues to inspire drummers and listeners throughout the world with his originality and his unwavering dedication to the art of drumming. He has broken new ground in every aspect of his career: as a performer as a teacher and once again with this Ultimate Play-Along package. Carmine had the brilliant idea of writing and recording a project that would spotlight guitar gods from around the world. With the help of bandmates Kelly Keeling and Tony Franklin fusing their writing and playing talents with Carmine's the Guitar Zeuz project was born. This play-along package includes music selected from the CD Guitar Zeuz whichhighlights the monstrous guitar talents of Ted Nugent Paul Gilbert Stevie Salas Yngwie Malmsteenm Richie Sambora Neal Schon and Zakk Wylde along with the thunderous drumming of Carmine.

17 classical pieces for violin with Piano Accompaniment.

Includes a history of the recorder how to choose an instrument how to read music as well as a complete note and fingering chart duets and fun songs from every period of music history from Greensleeves to When the Saints Go Marching In! A fun-filled book that really teaches you how to play!

Broadway by Special Arrangement is a collection of eleven songs arranged for the instrumentalist wanting to play in a Jazz style -without the need to learn to improvise. The 'classically' trained amateur or professional performer or the intermediate-level student (III-IV) will enjoy playing these expertly arranged Broadway melodies just for fun or to include as a light piece on a recital or solo-feature concert performance. The ballads and medium-tempo and up-tempo swing tunes are arranged with a play through of the melody followed by a written-out 'variation chorus a return to the melody and an earcatching ending. The piano bass and drumaccompaniment CD will put you right in the band. The CD includes both the solo instrument with the accompaniment track and an accompanimet-alone track for each selection. The inexperienced performer can learn the appropriate style of playing and be comfortable playing in the jazz style before playing along with the rhythm section track. All of the instrument books are for the most part compatible with only minimal changes in the 'variation' section to accommodate the ranges (sometimes including octave options) and unique characteristics of the instruments -but all can be played together. The three-line piano accompaniment book provides a rhythmic 'comping' with chord voicings written out plus the flute part to help in following the soloist or even for the pianist to take a chorus. For the jazzer here is a chance to learn Broadway tunes and to explore playing ballads and the swing style of popular standards. Chord symbols are included to allow for improvistation. By combining his jazz-keyboard chops his 25 years as an instrumental instructor and his superb composing and arranging skills Carl Strommen presents a fully playable exciting and tastefully arranged collection of these immortal and memorable Broadway titles.

An exercise plan for drummers.

Advanced Concepts and Skills-The New Method for Electric Bass is a progressive easy to follow tuition method which gives the experienced player a more complete understanding of the instrument. Packed with useful tips for improving technique.

Rick Latham is often referred to as one of the true masters of linear drumming as we know it today. He literally wrote the book when he penned his modern classic Advanced Funk Studies. His second book Contemporary Drumset Techniques is now alsoconsidered a valuable addition to any drum library and is one of the most complete sources of linear techniques availableRick Latham presents a host of innovative concepts for the contemporary drummer supported by 4 CDs of recorded examples and demonstrations to help you capture the perfect 'feel'. From advanced contemporary rudiments and interpretation exercises to techniques such as hand doubles Hi-Hat foot substitutions and ghosting this in-depth tutorial features a kaleidoscope of styles and ideas. Meeting the demands of today's challenging music makes finding the right groove a more complex challenge than ever before and this series of lessons will arm you with all the techniques and creative ideas you need.

Perfect for bassists who have already started and are ready to take the next step into contemporary styles. Also for experiencd players who want to enhance their knowledge. Starting with a review of reading music this book explains the basics of music theory as it relates to being a great bass player with an easy step-by-step approach. Before you know it you'll be using major scales triads and 7th chords to create cool-sounding bass lines for the most important chord progressions all bassists need to know. Learn the basics of blues and funk styles to lock in with a drummer. Students teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough easy to use method.

The Michael Aaron Piano Primer was written especially for young children. Many years of specialization in the teaching of children have made the author keenly aware of three essentials in a teacher's approach. They are understanding sympathy and encouragement. These thoughts have guided and influenced the author in his general plan and selection of material for this book. This book features Storybook introduction to the first rudiments of music. Development of rhythm through the clapping and counting of 'rhythm patterns.' Smooth step-by-step progression from Middle C illustrated by the use of many clear and simple charts. Music which appeals to children.

Alfred's Basic Piano Sight-Reading Level 1B teaches sight-reading in a systematic way by creating sight reading exercises based on the same concepts that the pupil is studying in Alfred's Piano Library Lesson Book Level 1B .