Expand the horizons of your Guitar playing with this unique guide to the sounds and styles of Brazil. Explore the wide variety of music and disciplines from the Tango the Samba and the Bossa Nova to the complex and enchanting harmonies of Brazilian folk tunes. The author's authority and expertise lend the title an important level of authenticity and the tutorial material is fully comprehensive in both notation and Tab. An accompanying CD features recordings of all examples so that you can here exactly how these unusual and exciting musical approaches actually sound!

Internationally renowned concert pianist Joseph Banowetz presents this definitive collection of original masterworks by Franz Schubert. Featuring a comprehensive preface composer biography vintage photographs and detailed performance notes on the solos. A full performance CD of each piece is included: Valses Nobles (Op. 77) Six Moments Musicaux (Op. 44) two Scherzi Trauerwalzer (Op. 9) Variation in C Minor on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli (D. 719) and many other favourite solo works.

This DVD featuring exclusiv on screen gingering patterns along with great demonstrations will have you quickly learning Robben' favourite blues scales and phrases. Robben also reveals his unique fingerings for string bending and vibrato as well as his variety of right-hand techniques from string poppin' with thumb and fingers to picking and more.

Showcasing the tremendous often unrealized potential of the bass guitar Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten have put together this version of their groundbreaking Bass Extremes album/book project now available on DVD for the first time ever. Steve and Victor demonstrate how the bass guitar can supply bass lines piano and guitar-like comping figures lead solos and percussion parts in styles ranging from bebop to new age and heavy metal. Each piece highlights different aspects of their amazing techniques - like Steve's three-finger technique or his awe-inspiring command of harmonics and chord voicings or Victor's incredible funk grooves or his thumb and two-handedtapping techniques. Between each performance segment Steve and Victor walk you note-for-note through the licks and techniques that make up each song explaining and demonstrating everything at slow speeds.

Demonstrates the guitar styles that most influenced him and teaches the techniques licks patterns and solos for which he is famous. Includes live performance footage.

Written by veteran jazz musician Bob Mintzer 14 Blues & Funk Etudes are a collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation composition sight reading and general musicianship skills. Each etude has a theoretical explanation suggestions for performance and tips for pratice routines. A CD recording of combo accompaniment for practice sessions is included.

Well-known for his creative flexibility and musicianship John Riley has worked with such jazz mainstays as Stan Getz Dizzy Gillepsie or Miles Davis. This method icludes solos patterns tips and exercises in time playing comping soloing and brushes. Also included are Jazz essentials and charts. The CD included features exercise examples and play along tunes with Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone) Phill Markowitz (piano) James Genus (bass) and John Riley (drums).

Talking Drums is a unique percussion trio of three world-renowned drummers who have come together to combine traditional Afro-Caribbean and funk rhythms: funk drumming innovator David Garibaldi Cuban-born hand drummer Jesús Diaz and San Francisco Bay area percussionist Michael Spiro. In this DVD Talking Drums performs and breaks down several exciting compositions that demonstrate the rich rhythmic complexities of this Afro-Caribbean/funk music offering new ways of approaching both hand drums and drumset. Talking Drums offers a unique teaching approach that clearly explains the intricate workings of Afro-Caribbean rhythmic styles and helpsbuild a better understanding of their history and origin.

Written by veteran jazz musicians Bob Mintzer these 14 Blues and Funk Etudes are a collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation composition sight reading and general musicianship skills. Each etude has a theoretical explanation suggestions for performance and tips for practice routines. A CD recording of combo accompaniment for practise sessions is included.

Herb teaches single-note improvisation through a system of guitaristic 'shapes' that are derived from chord fingerings you already know.

A complete manual for beginners and professionals for Chromatic Harmonica. This book features sections on bending notes and special effects and is written for Electric Harmonica Chord Harmonica and Bass Harmonica with music in all keys.

Part homage to a classic instrument part guitar lesson from one of the best country blues players around this is the quintessential guide to all things Telecaster. Arlen Roth discusses the strengths and characteristics of one of the first production-line electric guitars pioneered by Leo Fender. Roth takes the viewer on a tour of the instrument's heritage showcasing the most popular musicians techniques sounds and styles. His tutorial cover: Pedal Steel Bends Behind the nut bends Chicken pickin' Rockabilly Rhythms Blues techniques Banjo Rolls and much more. Features priceless footage of some great Telecaster icons includingDanny Gaton James Burton Albert Collins Sotty Anderson and a bonus performance by Telemaster Albert Lee.

This book and CD package contains all the beats grooves and fills Chad plays on the video/DVD tutor as well as play along charts and drum TAB versions of the Chili Peppers' tunes. Put it together with the audio and the actual Chili Peppers tracks from BloodSugarSexMagic and you've got one hot package.

Marco Minnemann has exploded onto the worldwide music scene with his amazing technique and cutting-edge interdependence skills taking drumming to a new extreme. True virtuosity in all styles of drumming and music allows Marco to perform a 15/16 fusion groove with the same musical ease and dynamic versatility as laying down a simple 4/4 groove with a deep pocket. Get up close and personal with extreme detailed camera angles while Marco reveals many of his drumming secrets and composing skills that have propelled him into the rhythmical and musical stratosphere. Watch and listen to Marco play with more than ten incredible tracks and five live band performances from hisbest selling CDs featuring stellar performances by Steve Hamilton on piano (Earthworks) and legendary bassist Woflgang Schmid (Passport). This DVD is a must-have for all musicians and because it is mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound you will experience extreme drumming firsthand! Bonus extreme drum solo Three alternative tracks Artist biographies Marco's discography Photo gallery Behind the senes and on the set marco's interactive drum set DVD-ROM: Internet connectivity; MP3 downloads; Printable lessons; drum charts; and transcriptions

An in-depth study of the language of Brazilian rhythms and songstyles of percussion instruments rhythms and song styles of Brazilian music along with their application on the drum set.

Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part Volume 5 contains 5 classical pieces for Cello. For the student: This volume is part of the worldwide Suzuki method of teaching. The companion recording should be used along with this publication. A Piano accompaniment book is also available for this material. For the teacher: In order to be an effective Suzuki teacher ongoing education is encouraged. Each regional Suzuki association provides teacher development for its membership via conferences institutes short-term and long-term programs. In order to remain current you are encouraged to become a member of your regional Suzuki association and if not already included the International Suzuki Association. For the parent: Credentials are essential for any Suzuki teacher you choose. We recommend you ask your teacher for his or her credentials especially those related to training in the Suzuki method. The Suzuki Method experience should foster a positive relationship among the teacher parent and child.

The first classical Organ method for children the Suzuki Organ School is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's Mother Tongue Method. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability and that people are the product of their environment. According to Suzuki a world-renowned violinist and teacher the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school such as the Suzuki Organ School . The student listens to therecordings and work with their Suzuki Organ teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki Book & CD is essential for Suzuki Organ lessons. In certain pieces the authors have placed small phonetic signs above the notes to indicate differentiated non legato playing. In order to develop pedal technique pedal melodies are included between every manual piece. The included performance CD for Volume 5 is a great tool for Suzuki Organ lessons encouraging practice while featuring recordings by Lars Hagström. Titles: 'Praeludium' 'Pastorella' (Marpurg) 'Madeleine's Song' 'Preparatory Exercise' (Buxtehude) 'Postlude' (Fischer) 'Cantilena' (Knecht) 'March' (Purcell arr. Hagström) 'Organ Prelude' (Mankell) 'Prelude' (Lübeck) 'Trio' (Sorge) 'March from A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Mendelssohn arr. Hagström) 'Prelude' (Krebs). 'Madeleine's Song ' 'Pastorella ' 'Postlude ' 'Praeludium ' and 'Trio' are Federation Festivals 2016--2020 selections.

Wide Lines 32 pages-An attractive 8 x 6 oblong manuscript book with a high-gloss varnish cover that is perfect for young beginners. Consists of 6 wide-line staves -- perfect for practicing writing notes clefs and key signatures.

Correlated Standard Repertoire-This Value Pack contains Alfred's Premier Piano Course: Masterworks Book 5 & 6 . These books include standard repertoire from the four stylistic periods to reinforce concepts introduced in the corresponding lesson books. Except for Jazzy Trumpets the pieces are in their original form and have not been adapted. Dynamics phrasing fingering and pedal are editorial in some selections. The editors have also added titles to untitled pieces. Performance skills and musical understanding are enhanced through Premier Performer suggestions. Students will enjoy performing these pieces for family and friends in a formal recital or on special occasions.

The first classical Organ method for children the Suzuki Organ School is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's Mother Tongue Method. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability and that people are the product of their environment. According to Suzuki a world-renowned violinist and teacher the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school such as the Suzuki Organ School . The student listens to therecordings and work with their Suzuki Organ teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki Book & CD is essential for Suzuki Organ lessons. In certain pieces the authors have placed small phonetic signs above the notes to indicate differentiated non legato playing. In order to develop pedal technique pedal melodies are included between every manual piece. The included performance CD for Volume 2 is a great tool for Suzuki Organ lessons encouraging practice while featuring recordings by Lars Hagström. Titles: 'Allegro' (Suzuki) 'Amaryllis' (Ghys) 'Anthem' (Traditional) 'Bells' (French Folk Song) 'Cinderella' (French Folk Song) 'Claire de Lune' (Lully) 'Folk Song' (Icelandic Folk Song) 'French Folk Song' (Traditional) 'Goodbye to Winter' (Folk Song) 'London Bridge' (Folk Song) 'Long Long Ago' (Bayly) 'Lullaby' (Schubert) ' Musette' (Anonymous) 'O Come Little Children' (Traditional) 'Prelude' (Charpentier). 'French Folk Song ' 'O Come Little Children ' and 'Prelude (from Te Deum)' are Federation Festivals 2016--2020 selections.