Have you ever wished you could play the piano like Elton John Bruce Hornsby Stevie Wonder or Alicia Keys? If so this is the perfect book for you! Now available in English this follow-up edition to Discovering Rock Piano Vol.1 enables you to develop your technique even further. By introducing you to a variety of rock styles and melodies Discovering Rock Piano 2 presents all the possible techniques of playing rock piano from which you can develop your own individual style. Songs rhythmic and harmonic exercises and studies to sharpen your improvising skills form the focus of this second volume. Includes backing tracks CD.

An Introduction to Jazz Harmony Technique and Improvisation- This definitive book is designed for the intermediate clarinettist looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz saxophonist Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step explaining clearly and simply throughout with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning with authentic live jazz trio recordings on the accompanying CD for you to play along with. Key subjects covered include: modes swing playing melodic development the 2-5-1 progression jazz blues progressions pentatonic scales jazz chord extensions stylistic development unique clarinet sounds and many more.

This exciting new teaching method by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Gunter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing. Using classical music as a basis for learning this method introduces interesting varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras such as the Ode to Joy Fur Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz.Leading the student through a range of exercises repertoire pieces theory checks tips on practicing playing and technique and composer biographies the process of learning is made interesting informed and fun. The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students' development as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist or piano duet.The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist as well as some additional accompanying parts which can be used as play-along tracks.

This exciting new teaching method by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Günter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing. Using classical music as a basis for learning this method introduces interesting varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras such as the Ode to Joy Für Elise and the BlueDanube Waltz. Leading the student through a range of exercises repertoire pieces theory checks tips on practising playing and technique and composer biographies the process of learning is made interesting informed and fun. The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students’ development as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist or piano duet. The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist as well as some additional accompanying parts which can be used as play-along tracks.

Tune Book 2- A comprehensive recorder method ranging from the beginner's first notes and progressing in carefully managed small steps to advanced playing on the alto. Particular value is placed on musical awareness; expressive playing is presented on an equal basis with breathing finger and tonguing techniques. Singing and playing from memory are essential to musical development and play a major role throughout the series. Since the first volumes of Fun and Games with the Recorder for soprano recorder are intended for use with children from about six years of age this method for alto recorder is therefore aimed at children of around 10 - 12 years. As in the previous books in thisseries we address the child directly and provide carefully planned and precisely formulated exercises.

Method for descant recorder- The Tune book to accompany the popular range of tutor books.

These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold) ...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist) Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and bending' notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for

This volume builds on the progress achieved by following the outlines and good practice established in Book 1. This book helps to establish the habit of regular sight-reading generally recognized as a vital skill in all fields of music. To this end the exercises are progressive and structured to increase the pupil's awareness of new rhythms keys and range of notes. Changes of hand position are introduced gradually as is the recognition of and familiarity with chord shapes in both 2- and 3-note groups. - A progressive approach based on self-learning- 150 graduated exercises- Both hands treated equally for melody and chord playing- Hands together used throughout

Internationally-renowned jazz trombone player director/conductor and master teacher Jiggs Whigham shares his experience and expertise with trombone and jazz enthusiasts. For intermediate to advanced players this book offers a fascinating insight into the professional world of trombone playing. Featuring the BBC Big Band there is a set of demonstration and play-along tracks which are available as a free download and provide the opportunity to listen to and play along with some of the finest musicians in the world. In the accompanying videos (found at www.schott-music.com/jiggswhighamtrombone) Jiggs demonstrates various playing techniques and presents an invaluable commentaryto help students develop their own playing. Internationally-renowned jazz trombone player director/conductor and master teacher Jiggs Whigham shares his experience and expertise with trombone and jazz enthusiasts. For intermediate to advanced players this book offers a fascinating insight into the professional world of trombone playing. Featuring the BBC Big Band there is a set of demonstration and play-along tracks which are available as a free download and provide the opportunity to listen to and play along with some of the finest musicians in the world. In the accompanying videos (found at www.schott-music.com/jiggswhighamtrombone) Jiggs demonstrates various playing techniques and presents an invaluable commentaryto help students develop their own playing.

The best way to learn any instrument is to have lessons from a good experienced teacher. Although happily the number of such teachers is constantly growing the recorder is still frequently taught by enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers and many players start by teaching themselves.This series of books sets out to help learners of all ages in all three situations. Experienced teachers who may choose to disregard much of the text as personal demonstration is always clearer than the written word will find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own mathod at each stage. The less experienced willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation.Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce.But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle delightful and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)...this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken (Oliver James Contact Magazine)Descant Tutors provide a sound-playing technique a mastery of simple notation and contain 570 tunes including concert pieces by Bonsor carols attractive rounds and melodies by 'early music' composers. Clear line drawings greatly assist the pupil making them especially suitable for self-instruction.

Practice Tests for the London AS and A2 Music Listening Papers based on The Essential Hyperion 2- Listening Matters offers more than 70 sets of questions on musical perception. These have been designed by two former chief examiners in music for London Examination to help students prepare for the London Qualifications in AS and A-level music. Based on the 51recordings of the Essential Hyperion 2 (two CDs HYP 20) these questions are prefaced with hints and are graded in difficulty and supplied with model answers. This book can be used for aural practice in the classroom for support work at home or for revision prior to the exam. It has been designed Specifically for the revised London (Edexel) music specification first examined in 2001/02 and reflects the styles andtypes of question that feature in those examinations. Listening Matters builds upon the reputation of the prize-winning Aural Matters and its companion volume Aural Matters in Practice both written by David Bowmann and Paul Terry.

Tutor Book 2-Part 2 of the comprehensive recorder tutor ranging right from the beginner's first notes up to some advanced techniques and pieces on the alto. This tutor is brimming with playful ideas and accessible elements that really make learning the instrument fun and exciting both for individuals and group-teaching situations. Also suitable for the soprano (treble) recorder the course provides details of how to read music as well as a wide selection of styles from the classical to folk and traditional melodies.

A fresh approach-Clarinet Sight-Reading 1 aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. Sight-reading in some form should become a regular part of a student's routine each time they get out the clarinet and this book aims to establish the habit early in a student's learning process. There are 8 sections which in a logical sequence gradually introduce new notes rhythms articulations dynamics and Italian terms - much as you would find in a beginner's clarinet method. The emphasis is on providing idiomatic tunes and structures rather than sterile sight-reading exercises. Each section contains several soloexamples beginning with only three notes and concludes with duets and accompanied pieces allowing the student to gain experience of sight-reading within the context of ensemble playing.

Improvisation - Style - Special effects- The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grades 5 6 7 8)

Method for descant recorder- A special method for beginners. First published by Schott in German in 1990. The translation and adaption into English has been made by Peter Bowman.three Volumes for the descant recorder which advance in small steps and include many playful elements suitable for both group and individual lessons. Discover the adventure of learning the recorder Make real progress through games: breathing A mixture of lively new and traditional tunes Three supplementery tune books each with a sheet of stickers Teacher's commentary Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting orld of musicFun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensive recordertutor covering all stages from the first notes of the beginner up to the point of preofessional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with wich children will make their first musical discoveries it is also an instrument of the highest artistic merit. This series of books tries to link these two extremes providing a carefully planned pathway between first playful contact with the instrument and professional recorder playing.The three Tutor Books are suitable for use both with small groups and for individual tuition. Progress is methodical and is made in small steps placing great value on consistent work with breathing sound production and the development of rhythmic security.In the Tutor books we speak directly to the child and provide carefully planned precisely formulated exercises. We recognise that some children learning the recorder will not yet be able to read but hope that this will provide an opportunity for a parent or teacher to become involved in the learning process. Each step in this process should be fun and accessable to both the parent/teacher and the child.Tutor Book 1 is intended for children from about six years of age. Previous musical experience is not essential but undoubtedly would prove useful. It concentrates on the notes B A g E1 C2 and D2 leaving sufficient time

Violin Sight-Reading 1 aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. The emphasis is on providing idiomatic tunes and structures rather than sterile sight-reading exercises. Each section begins with several solo examples beginning with open strings (pizzicato and arco) and concludes with duets and accompanied pieces allowing the student to gain experience of sight-reading within the context of ensemble playing.

Now available in an English version: possibly the most useful textbook for all budding ROCK keyboarders. If you have always wished to play like Elton John Bruce Hornsby Stevie Wonder or Alicia Keys then this book is perfect for you. To all those who want to have fun while further developing their performance skills Discovering Rock Piano shows what it is all about. Chord playing rhythmic confidence and instructions for improvisation with systematic exercises and songs form the focus of this first volume. Including a backing tracks CD.

Hugh Burns' Discovering Rock Guitar is an introduction to rock and pop styles techniques sounds and equipment. With a CD of over 40mins of demos and backing tracks in mp3 format. Learn the insider secrets of rock guitar playing from top session guitarist Hugh Burns. Focusing on 15 key rock styles from the 1950s to the present day Hugh uses his 25 years of studio experience to explain key lead guitar rhythm guitar and studio techniques along with analysis of influential players and their distinctive sounds. Discover the studio secrets arranging tricks and guitar styles used in classic recordings with full guitar tablature arrangements ofall the major guitar parts. Get the low-down on gear amps and guitars used on classic rock arrangements and find out how to recreate rock textures and guitar parts using affordable modern equipment. The accompanying CD includes complete demonstrations of fifteen sample tracks recorded by Hugh Burns together with backing tracks to play along with.

A Creative and Interactive Piano Course for Children- The second core book in this definitive beginner method by leading Piano educator Hans-Gunter Heumann . This beautifully illustrated book is full of charming pieces fun exercises and games. It builds on the concepts and theory covered in Lesson Book 1 whilst introducing new musical techniques and terms with innovative and engaging visual aids. Visit www.piano-junior.com to find out more. What is Piano Junior? Piano Junior is a superb Piano course for beginners. It's creative it's interactive it's colourful it has its own website with additional online material - and most importantly it really works! Itscharacters PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books along with supplementary Theory Duet and Performance Books at each stage. Who is Piano Junior for? Suitable for children from around the age of 6 Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades. A method for the digital age Teachers parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com for demonstration videos and recordings along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life!

An Introduction to Jazz Harmony Technique and Improvisation- Jazz is one of the biggest challenges a violinist can face with the idea of improvisation likely to strike fear into even the best classical players. This book de-mystifies the whole process taking you step by step through everything you need to know about playing jazz violin. Chris Haigh's style has been described as humorous entertaining and addictive. This book is anything but dull! Key areas covered include analyzing a chord sequence; bowing; chord symbols; how to construct your own solo and how the various different branches of jazz including gypsy jazz bebop modal and fusion are explored. This book is packed with bite-sized' musical portions all explained and placed in context. As well as a treasure chest full of licks and riffs to use in your improvisations there are sample tunes with examples of solos. The accompanying CD has 65 tracks to listen to and play along with.