Drummer Tom Brechtlein presents a two-step introduction to the Blues Drums that will get you grooving straight away. In the first part of this tutorial you will learn The Blues shuffle Alternate cymbal paterns for the shuffle Hi-Hat coordination exercises The slow Blues groove The second part of the DVD covers Bass Drum varations A Blues Rhumba Open Hi-Hat sound The Steve Gadd shuffle Loads of new fill ideas The disc includes on-screen graphics and tab plus demonstrations by an excellent pro band.

Essential High-Spirit High-Energy Hand Drumming Rhythms-Presenting a 30-person drum circle with Carla Campbell Sean Feder Warren Jones and Shawn King playing djembes ashikos congas bongos frame drums doumbeks tamborines djun djuns bass drums shakes bells woodblocks and more! The four feature players lead the different drumming parts of the group rhythms. Their entrances into the drum circle are staggered so you have time to look at and listen to each of the parts in an action-packed big-group environment. Rhythms played are: Doudoumba Fanga Rhumba Kakilambe Heartbeat Shiko Rhythms are played in their entirety averaging ten minutes each. Each rhythm has easy-to-read on-screen box notation.

This handy reference guide fits into your Ukele case and is organized in a unique dictionary style permitting you to locate any chord quickly. A great source not just for chords but also includes an introduction to the instrument and the basics of music theory. This clearly presented and illustrated guide to playing the most commonly used chords in music is an essential tool for all Ukulele players.

In Middle School Music Class- Popular songs from the 50s to the 80s with easy appealing instrument parts for middle school students. Opportunities for improvisation in every song Cambiata parts for boys' changing voices Teaching suggestions which support the National Music Standards.

Designed to give Students a proper conception and systematic approach to music reading and the art of brass performance. Emphasis is on the fundamentals including tone production tone placement embouchure development technique rhythmic perception and tonal consciousness. Through this thorough and efficient course of study the student will be led to take his place as a contributing member of the school band or orchestra in the shortest possible time.

Designed to be used alongside Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book 2 this guide to composition is packed with exercises and challenges for the young pianist. Many aspects of music oare carefully discussed including: Motives Inversions and Retrograde phrases Major scales Chromatics Minor scales triads and basic progressions Time signatures

Make home practice more enjoyable and develop skills more quickly with the motivational Accent On Achievement . This is a comprehensive band method that develops creativity and musicianship. This expertly written book includes exciting original works as well as extended arrangements of classic and folk tunes. The accompanying CD-Rom allows you to play along with skilled musicians and hear full recordings of all five performance pieces from the book. With the CD-Rom students can also record themselves playing adjust the tempo and much more!

The complete edition featuring all stages of the Alfred Basic Piano Theory course - a method designed specially for the younger Piano student offering musicianship and understanding of written music. For the later beginner.

This method contains syncopation studies designed to develop accuracy and speed in sight reading.

Alfred’s new Kid’s Drum Course is a fun method that teaches you to play rhythms and songs on a variety of drums and sound sources including many simple inexpensive objects found around your home. With an accompanying CD that always lets you hear how the music should sound each lesson on every colourful page is explained in plain language that’s easy to understand. You’ll learn from three irresistible drum experts – a clever classical dog one cool cat and a friendly alligator. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what’s important on each page and help you learn by making music fun! Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course even if they’ve never had any musical training themselves. Plus you can play along with the great-sounding accompaniments on the enclosed CD and feel like you’re performing with a real band! Now get ready to take your first best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment. This fun colourful and easy-to-use method is beautifully illustrated and has been written by Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Book 1 is for beginner to elementary level.

The first steps towards the fun of playing music. The Book/DVD package will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing Bass Guitar: How to tune. How to change strings . Basic picking techniques. Reading music and tablature. Common bass lines. Playing with a drummer. Slap/Pop techniques.

Anyone with basic keyboard skills can dig right in and begin learning rock straight away. Starting with a thorough review of music fundamentals and basic rock theory you'll learn the basics of rock chords left-handed patterns arpeggios slash chords how to read lead sheets and get started improvising with the pentatonic scale. Other topics include blues-rock rock ballads and an introduction to the modes.

Compiled for the Percussive Arts Society this tutorial features complete listing of the 40 new international Drum rudiments seven essential rudiments charts and a CD of demonstrations.

Book 2 in the John Schaum Adult Piano Course.

Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method arranged by the award winning Carmine Appice. New features include: two CDs with remastered original and new drum exercises three play along tracks odd time signature sections combining patterns for hands and feet. An excellent edition for the developing drummer recommended by such luminaries as Dave Weckl Gregg Bissonette Andrew Dice Clay Vinny Appice and Billy Ashbaugh.

This series is a fun way to begin to learn music. Books 1 and 2 contain theory lessons ear training lessons and worksheets. Students from ages 8 to 12 in their first year of lessons will reinforce their music reading skills and gain a better understanding of the building blocks of music. This thorough easy-to-use theory method includes lessons ear training (CDs included with books 1 and 2) and worksheets.

A clear fun well presented book of simple tunes for a young beginer pianist. Between the melodies and exercises are useful hints explanations and guides that help the young musician to tackled ostacles in the subsequent pieces. A collection of solos and duets this is a fantastic book for an aspiring young pianist.

The audio CD to accompany Lesson Book Level 2 of the Alfred Adult Piano Course. The course is designed for the adult beginner who wishes to learn the piano by learning and playing chords quickly. Book Two continues to progress smoothly and easily without gaps toward the development of the technique and knowledge required to play in all the most frequently used keys.

The first volume of The Complete Drumset series and approved curriculum for the National Guitar Workshop. Perfect for beginning drummers this book starts with an introduction to the various parts of the drumset sticking techniques snare drum rudiments accents dynamics and reading drumset music. Techniques that develop ideal coordination for playing drumbeats that are explained in a fun logical step-by-step manner. So that by the end of the book the student can play drum fills cymbal crashes sixteenth-note bass drum beats and dotted eighth-note rhythms. Students teachers and self taught players will all enjoy this thorough easy to use method! Cleardescriptions and photographs show important techniques effective practice tips for good musical development and progressive skill building exercises combine with a CD of demonstrations and examples to form a powerful tool to improve progress and develop.

A bumper selection of riffs turns licks solos and phrasing that will give your Guitar playing that authentic Blues edge. Presented in easy-to-follow notation and Tab Wayne Riker divides the Blues into different styles and locations detailing the characteristic differences between the sounds of Chicago Texas and the Mississippi Delta. Learn the styles of the great Blues players with chapters that examine the playing of Johnny Winter Jimi Hendrix George Benson Kenny Burrell T-Bone Walker Robert Johnson Eric Clapton Buddy Guy...the list goes on! Highly comprehensive clear and inspiring this book and CD will get you wailing like the Blues greats with arange and vocabulary that will keep your playing fresh and exciting.