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.

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.

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.

Bulletin Boards that Teach Music is organized by concepts and skills and divided into six sections: Elements of Music Music Skills Music Listening Examples Children's Songs Music Around the World Music Throughthe Ages. Each board idea contains text and graphics that are easily adaptable to any classroom situation. Also included for each board is the focus of instruction activities variations and suggestions for special effects. Areproducible pak is also available to save your book from wear and tear. So don't just decorate your classroom use your bulletin boards to make the most of those teachable moments. For grades K-6.Available: Resource Book Reproducible Pak.Bulletin Boards that Teach Music is organized by concepts and skills and divided into six sections: Elements of Music Music Skills Music Listening Examples Children's Songs Music Around the World Music Throughthe Ages. Each board idea contains text and graphics that are easily adaptable to any classroom situation. Also included for each board is the focus of instruction activities variations and suggestions for special effects. Areproducible pak is also available to save your book from wear and tear. So don't just decorate your classroom use your bulletin boards to make the most of those teachable moments. For gradesK-6.Available: Resource Book Reproducible Pak.

A Comprehensive And Practical Guide-Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing jazz harmony compositional techniques and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs - 170 tracks in all! - include many of the examples in the book plus templates for assignments formatted for Finale©. Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing jazz harmony compositional techniques and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs - 170 tracks in all! - include many of the examples in the book plus templates forassignments formatted for Finale®.

ShowTrax CD-Here is #3 in a very successful series! Kirby Shaw helps kids learn more about vocal jazz in this easy-to-sing and educational collection. Each original song focuses on a different aspect of jazz singing. Includes: A La Mode;Jump Jive and Jam; Schoolhouse Blues. Available: 2-Part ShowTrax CD Grades 3-8ShowTrax CD. Here is #3 in a very successful series! Kirby Shaw helps kids learn more about vocal jazz in this easy-to-sing and educational collection. Each original song focuses on a different aspect of jazz singing. Includes: A La Mode; Jump Jive and Jam; Schoolhouse Blues. Available: 2-Part ShowTrax CD Grades 3-8

Intermediate to Advanced Studies- (Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000) A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features: Key-Centered System Nine major and related minor keys Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercises Individual Instrument Studies Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized) Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and Arpeggios Integrated History Theory and Creativity MoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD. Trombone. A TECHNIQUE BUILDING program for any band · Also for INDIVIDUAL STUDY or small groups · BOOK 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 beginning band system - FEATURES: KEY CENTERED SYSTEM · 9 Major and Related Minor Keys · Scales Etudes Short Chorales and Music Technique Exercises - INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT STUDIES · For EVERY instrument demonstrated by a professional soloist · CD in each student book · Includes accompaniments on real instruments not synthesized - SPECIAL STUDIES SECTION · Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and Arpeggios - all included on CD - INTEGRATED HISTORY THEORY AND CREATIVITY · Exceedsthe National Standards for Arts Education - MORE GREAT MUSIC · A wide variety: Classical World Folk and more.

Bass Play-Along Volume 43-The Bass Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab listen to the CD to hear how the bass should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are alsoincluded in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!This volume includes: Band on the Run • Hey Bulldog • I Want You (Shes So Heavy) • Live and Let Die • Maybe Im Amazed • Penny Lane • Rain • Silly Love Songs • With a Little Help from My Friends. Bass Play-Along Volume 43: Paul McCartney will help you play your favourite Paul McCartney songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab listen to the CD to hear how the bass should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch. Bass Play-Along Volume 43: Paul McCartney includes sheet music for Band on the Run Hey Bulldog IWant You (She's So Heavy) Live and Let Die Maybe I'm Amazed Penny Lane Rain Silly Love Songs and With a Little Help from My Friends .

Play Along Trax - 3-CD Set-Play Along Trax - 3-CD Set. Essential Elements was the major breakthrough for beginning band methods in the '90s. Now Essential Elements 2000 will take band programs into the next millennium! EE2000 features:· A CD featuring a professional soloist in every Student Book 1 · Great performance music with planned first concert. · Even more great tunes motivating students to practice and stay in band. · Special Rubank® Studies · Better pacing sequencing and reinforcement. · Theory history and creativity exercises integrated into each student book.

One of the great jazz bassists of our time Gary Peacock shares the technical and improvisational ideas he has developed during the course of his brilliant 45-year career. He delves into three important aspects of playing - the physical the mental and the intuitive - which together form the complete process of creating music on the bass.

Level 2 in the ultimate self-teaching method designed to prepare you for any style of playing from rock to blues to jazz to classical. The exercises and studies in Book 2 will develop your technique range and musical abilities. There's no better way to learn to play alto sax - either on your own or with an instructor - than with this book! It features over 70 great songs and examples; 77 full-demo online audio tracks; more new notes keys and rhythms; a fingering chart; a glossary of musical terms; and much more! The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

Power Studies are supplemental songbooks to go along with the Wolf Marshall Guitar Method. This book contains the songs you want to play divided into sections that correlate to each chapter in the method book! 12 songs including:Bang a Gong * Crossroads * Sweet Emotion * and more. 52-minute audio accompaniment.The Power Studies books are companion songbooks to the Wolf Marshall Guitar Method. Featuring completely transcribed songs from Stevie Ray Vaughan Metallica The Beatles Aerosmith and many others. CD contains authentic full band reproductions of all songs in the book.

Learn how to move around on the guitar neck like the pros do using chords riffs and lead lines. You'll liberate your guitar playing in ways unimaginable and build a strong foundation for fluid performance. Learn how to move around on the guitar neck like the pros do using chords riffs and lead lines. You'll liberate your guitar playing in ways unimaginable and build a strong foundation for fluid performance.

from Broadway's Longest Running Shows-Celebrate these classic long-running Broadway musicals with this 7-minute medley featuring a hit parade of favorite songs. Easy to learn and fun to perform! Includes: One (A Chorus Line) Beauty and the Beast DoYou Hear the People Sing (Les Misérables) Tradition (Fiddler on the Roof) Sun and Moon (Miss Saigon) Performance Time: Approx. 7:25.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD and InstrumentalePak (Parts for Trumpet 1 & 2 Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Trombone 1 & 2 Guitar Bass and Drums).

The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method is now available in a Russian edition! The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method is now available in a Russian edition!

22 X 34 Poster-This fantastic full-color poster features chord frames and fingering photos for 40 common ukulele chords. Perfect to put on the wall to help when you're practicing your uke tunes. This fantastic full-colour poster features chord frames and fingering photos for 40 common ukulele chords. Perfect to put on the wall to help when you're practising your uke tunes.

Learn how to play Open Chords with real rock songs! This beginner's guide teaches you timeless riffs of many rock anthems from the Beatles to Nirvana! Included is an audio CD with tracks for all the examples in the book. Learn how to play Open Chords with real rock songs! This beginner's guide teaches you timeless riffs of many rock anthems from the Beatles to Nirvana! Included is an audio CD with tracks for all the examples in the book.

Sing 8 Chart-Topping Songs with a Professional Band. Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics melody and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal parties auditions corporate events and gigs without a backup band. This volume includes 8 favorites from the 80s including: Every Breath You Take · Heart and Soul · Hurts So Good · It's Still Rock and Roll to Me · Jessie's Girl · Maneater · Summer of '69 · You Give Love a Bad Name. Sing 8 Chart-Topping Songs with a Professional Band. Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics melody and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal parties auditions corporate events and gigs without a backup band. This volume includes 8 favorites from the 80s including: Every Breath You Take · Heart and Soul · Hurts SoGood · It's Still Rock and Roll to Me · Jessie's Girl · Maneater · Summer of '69 · You Give Love a Bad Name.

This terrific method book/CD pack specific to the diatonic harmonica covers all six positions! It contains more than 20 songs and musical examples that take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-to-understand detail with illustrations. Includes information on: posture breathing hand positions music reading vibrato playing amplified harmonica with a mic note-bending modes and more! This terrific method book/online audio pack specific to the diatonic harmonica covers all six positions! It contains more than 20 songs and musical examples that take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-to-understand detail with illustrations. Includes information on: posture breathing hand positions music reading vibrato playing amplified harmonica with a mic note-bending modes and more!

Amazing Phrasing is for any keyboard player interested in learning how to improvise and how to improve their creative phrasing. This method is divided into three parts. Melody From scales to arpeggios from using licks riffs and runs to playing outside this section focuses on melodic strategies for improvisation. Wondering what to do with your right hand when it's time for you to take the lead? Not sure how to build a solo from start to finish? Here's where to begin. Harmony Whether comping or soloing harmony is essential to improvisation and this section covers it. Need to harmonize a melody in your right hand? Want to learn to comp with your left hand while soloing with your right? Need some common chord progressions to practice? How about some two-handed voicings for your combo playing? Want to add chord extensions or create a bass line? Rhythm and Style Swing laying back shaping your phrases with accents...this last section puts the finishing touches on your improvisational technique. You'll learn approaches to working with and around other musicians and you'll practice comping and soloing over progressions in various styles - from rock to bossa nova to swing to bebop. Amazing Phrasing is for any keyboard player interested in learning how to improvise and how to improve their creative phrasing. This method is divided into three parts. Melody From scales to arpeggios from using licks riffs and runs to playing 'outside ' this section focuses on melodic strategies for improvisation. Wondering what to do with your right hand when it's time for you to take the lead? Not sure how to build a solo from start to finish? Here's where to begin. Harmony Whether comping or soloing harmony is essential to improvisation and this section covers it. Need to harmonize a melody in your right hand? Wantto learn to comp with your left hand while soloing with your right? Need some common chord progressions to practice? How about some two-handed voicings for your combo playing? Want to add chord extensions or create a bass line? Rhythm and Style Swing laying back shaping your phrases with accents...this last section puts the finishing touches on your improvisational technique. You'll learn approaches to working with and around other musicians and you'll practice comping and soloing over progressions in various styles - from rock to bossa nova to swing to bebop.