Instant Harmonica-Learn to play the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in all styles: Blues Country Traditional and Rock. This book and CD package is loaded with tunes written in simple-to-read harmonica tablature and music notation so ability to read music is not necessary. Each chapter is self-contained allowing you to skip to what interests you most. Learn 'bend' notes how to play in many major and minor keys developing a beautiful vibrato and getting the right sound for each style. Learn to play the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in all styles: Blues Country Traditional and Rock. This book and CD package is loaded with tunes written in simple-to-read harmonica tablature and music notation so ability to read music is not necessary. Each chapter is self-contained allowing you to skip to what interests you most. Learn 'bend' notes how to play in many major and minor keys developing a beautiful vibrato and getting the right sound for each style.

The art and technique of the Classical Guitar . Learn the art of Classical Guitar playing from one of the world's preeminent virtuosos and the recognised heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia. 32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Bach Dowland Scarlatti Sor and Tarrega - plus three Guitar duets. Performance notes and stylistic interpretation. Techniques including tone production tremolo harmonics vibrato pizzicato slurs and more. Strategies for effective practicing. The art and technique of the Classical Guitar . Learn the art of Classical Guitar playing from one of the world's preeminent virtuosos and the recognised heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia. 32 previously unpublished Parkening edition pieces by composers including Bach Dowland Scarlatti Sor and Tarrega - plus three Guitar duets. Performance notes and stylistic interpretation. Techniques including tone production tremolo harmonics vibrato pizzicato slurs and more. Strategies for effective practicing.

Discover how to find your way around the whole fretboard with confidence with this vital book and CD using the essential patterns that all the pros know. Whether you are writing recording improvising or jamming a sound knowledge of the fretboard of your instrument will keep you out of trouble. By using simple patterns and learning how those patterns repeat across the bass you will no longer have to struggle to find the all-important right notes. Build bass lines under chord progressions and work with major minor and pentatonic sounds. The easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions will help you find the notes you're looking for instantly in any key! The book is supported with a 64-track demonstration CD with play-along backing tracks. Discover how to find your way around the whole fretboard with confidence with this vital book and CD using the essential patterns that all the pros know. Whether you are writing recording improvising or jamming a sound knowledge of the fretboard of your instrument will keep you out of trouble. By using simple patterns and learning how those patterns repeat across the bass you will no longer have to struggle to find the all-important right notes. Build bass lines under chord progressions and work with major minor and pentatonic sounds. The easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions will help you find the notes you're looking for instantly in anykey! The book is supported with a 64-track demonstration CD with play-along backing tracks.

Authored by Mac Robertson Robbie Clement & Will Schmid this innovative method teaches 5-string bluegrass style. The method consists of two instruction books and two cross-referenced supplement books that offer the beginner a carefully-paced and interest-keeping approach to the bluegrass style. Now includes CD! Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on slide and pull-off. Authored by Mac Robertson Robbie Clement & Will Schmid this innovative method teaches 5-string bluegrass style. The method consists of two instruction books and two cross-referenced supplement books that offer the beginner a carefully-paced and interest-keeping approach to the bluegrass style. Now includes online audio! Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on slide and pull-off.

Features 64 pages of manuscript paper with standard notation and tablature staves plus a music notation guide and a guitar notation legend. Pages are sized and punched to fit in 3-ring binders. 64 pages of manuscript paper with standard notation and tabulature staves plus a music notation huide and a Guitar notation legend. Pages are sized and punched to fit in 3-ring binders.

A first of its kind the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Metal Guitar - At a Glance features five lessons including: Metal Rhythm Metal Licks Modern Metal Guitar James Hetfield Style and Randy Rhoads Style. Includes 37 songs: Black • Crazy Train • Mr. Crowley • No More Tears • Photograph • Stone Cold Crazy • Welcome to the Jungle • and more. A first of its kind the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience. Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information and song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Metal Guitar - At a Glance features five lessons including: Metal Rhythm Metal Licks Modern Metal Guitar James Hetfield Style and Randy Rhoads Style. Includes 37 songs: Black • Crazy Train • Mr. Crowley • NoMore Tears • Photograph • Stone Cold Crazy • Welcome to the Jungle • and more.

An Introduction to Music-The Peanuts Music Activity Book is a fun introduction to music through songs games puzzles and other music activities including dozens of kids' favorites songs and Vince Guaraldi tunes. This book can be used by beginning pianists keyboard players guitarists vocalists and other C-instrument players. It's perfect for learning music at home daycare preschool and with family and friends. Songs include: Baseball Theme · Bingo · Chopsticks · Christmas Time Is Here · Für Elise · Happy Birthday to You · He's Your Dog Charlie Brown · Heart and Soul · Linus and Lucy · Ode to Joy · Red Baron · Schroeder · Skating · Take Me Out to the Ball Game · This Land Is Your Land ·Twinkle Twinkle Little Star · and more. Have a great time learning music with your favourite Peanuts characters. The Peanuts Music Activity Book is a fun introduction to music through songs games puzzles and other music activities. Including dozens of kids' favourites and Vince Guaraldi tunes this book can be used by beginning pianists Keyboard players Guitarists vocalists and other C-instrument players. It's perfect for learning music at home daycare preschool or with family and friends.

Jay Bocook demonstrates again why he is considered a master of adapting classical literature for young concert bands. This distinctive and well-known work features pulsating rhythms and dynamic full band passages. Thisexhilarating piece is sure to be a treat for your audiences as well as your band.Jay Bocook demonstrates again why he is considered a master of adapting classical literature for young concert bands. This distinctive and well-known work features pulsating rhythms and dynamic full band passages. This exhilarating piece is sure to be a treat for your audiences as well as your band.

ShowTrax CD-Here's a handy jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy swingy style these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences. Includes: Carol of the Bells Jingle Bells We WishYou a Merry Christmas .Available separately: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (R) ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.Here's a handy jazzy collection that's great for both concerts and caroling! Set in an easy swinging style these tunes will be a big hit with your audiences. This CD features the recorded accompaniments for all choral versions.

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 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.

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.

Jazz Chorals-This slow samba by Brazilian singer/songwriter Djavan is artfully arranged for SATB with soprano solo and rhythm section by jazz educator/arranger Paris Rutherford. This slow samba by Brazilian singer/songwriter Djavan is artfully arranged for SATB with soprano solo and rhythm section by jazz educator/arranger Paris Rutherford.

ShowTraxCD-ShowTrax CD for Les Misérables (Choral Medley) .This CD contains the full performances on one track then the accompaniment only on the second track. Arranged by Ed Lojeski.

ShowTrax CD-The magical ballad from Walt Disney's Pocahontas in a memorable choral arrangement patterned after Vanessa Williams' pop hit recording! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00. The first track on this CD is the full performance for you to learn the song and sing along with. The second track is the accompaniment only perfect for performances and auditions.

Comprehensive band method- (Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 ) Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: Enhanced Learning System Optimum Reinforced Learning Theory History Cross-Curriculum &Creativity Daily Warm-ups & Rubank Studies 12 Full Band Arrangements Rhythm Studies Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - InstantStream/Download/CD-ROM* Start-up video Learn the basics Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individualinstrument Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends Music listening library Hear great pieces for band! * Internet access required for My EE Library .Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much much more all on CD-ROM. Features: Same great Essential Elements 2000 method! 15-minute video/“super lesson” for learning the basics Play-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument) Tempo Adjustment Software Duets and Trios Music Listening Library SmartMusic® Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice record and email a performance with on-screen assessment

This book/CD pack will have you playing 40 great songs on recorder in no time! The book includes all the information you will need to get started plus an easy-to-use finger chart and the demonstration/play-along CD features professional accompaniments to make you sound like a pro! Songs include: All Through The Night ú Amazing Grace ú Carnival Of Venice ú Cockles And Mussels ú The Coventry Carol ú La Cucaracha ú A Mozart Melody ú Simple Gifts ú Zum Gali Gali ú more. This book/CD pack will have you playing 40 great songs on recorder in no time! The book includes all the information you will need to get started plus an easy-to-use finger chart and the demonstration/play-along CD features professional accompaniments to make you sound like a pro! Songs include: All Through The Night · Amazing Grace · Carnival Of Venice · Cockles And Mussels · The Coventry Carol · La Cucaracha · A Mozart Melody · Simple Gifts · Zum Gali Gali · more.

ShowTrax CD-Louis Armstrong's inspirational ballad of hope for a better world. Quite suitable for both concert and pop ensembles. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (gtr b dm syn). Duration: ca. 2:20. Louis Armstrong's inspirational ballad of hope for a better world returns in the blockbuster movie Good Morning Vietnam. Quite suitable for both concert and pop ensembles. Available: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

An effective two-level method for recorder instruction (Student Book 2 = 00710300) and a contemporary approach to instrument learning. The student books include complete introductory materials suitable for use with Baroque andGerman-style recorders. For general music class teaching the basic student materials are supplemented by a special Teacher's Cassette Kit (item 00710020). Includes 35 songs: Bingo The Caissons Go Rolling Along Danceof the Reed Flutes Dona Nobis Pacem Down in the Valley The Irish Washerwoman Jingle Bells Jolly Old St. Nicholas Merrily We Roll Along Ode to Joy Short'nin' Bread ZumGali Gali and more. An effective two-level method for Recorder instruction (Student Book 2 = 00710300) and a contemporary approach to instrument learning. The student books include complete introductory materials suitable for use with Baroque and German-style recorders. For general music class teaching the basic student materials are supplemented by a special Teacher's Cassette Kit (item 00710020). Includes 35 songs: 'Bingo' · 'The Caissons Go Rolling Along' · 'Dance of the Reed Flutes' · 'Dona Nobis Pacem' · 'Down in the Valley' · 'The Irish Washerwoman' · 'Jingle Bells' · 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' · 'Merrily We RollAlong' · 'Ode to Joy' · 'Short'nin' Bread' · 'Zum Gali Gali' and more.

Starter Pack Levels 1 & 2-This complete guide to the basics contains everything you need to get started on the uke: in-depth instruction terrific songs two professional-quality CDs with full-demo tracks and a helpful DVD! Perfect for students who want to teach themselves or for teachers giving private or group lessons. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CDs and DVD. Covers: songs chords and melodies; picking fingerpicking and strumming; playing tips and techniques; standard notation and tablature; and much more. Over 150 songs and examples! Have fun as you open the door to the fun world of ukulele! DVD running time: 1 hr. 15 min. This complete guide to the basics contains everything you need to get started on the uke: in-depth instruction terrific songs two professional-quality CDs with full-demo tracks and a helpful DVD! Perfect for students who want to teach themselves or for teachers giving private or group lessons. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CDs and DVD. Covers: songs chords and melodies; picking fingerpicking and strumming; playing tips and techniques; standard notation and tablature; and much more. Over 150 songs and examples! Have fun as you open the door to the fun world of ukulele! DVD running time: 1 hr. 15 min.