Music-Instruction & Study

This beginning guitar method is written for aspiring classical or flamenco guitaristswho want to learn how to read music up to the intermediate level. Music from theSpanish tradition such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Cafide las Chinitas, Perfidia, La Virgen de la Macarena and...

This is the first compilation of guitar music for a right hand technique that includes the little finger. The 12 complete compositions include original pieces by Charles Postlewate (Homage to Villa-Lobos, Variations on a Theme of Prokofiev and Improvisation on Green Dolphin Street), transcriptions...

This informative volume provides a chord reference for any pianist wanting to learn to play jazz. Starting with the most basic intervals, the text explains how chords are built and how they are used in different performance settings.Author: Misha V StefanukISBN-10: 0786653582ISBN-13: 9780786653584Publisher: Mel...

A very comprehensive book study into the pan flute. This book, made in cooperation with the Dutch Ministry of Culture, covers such topics as the history of the pan flute, today's pan flute, posture and embouchure, breathing, extending and improving tone quality, intervals, the...

With this volume, the reader is pleasantly surprised with two books in one- Section One by Alec Slater, and Section Two by Lisa Schmitz. Alec's portion is intended as a guide for the clawhammer or frailing banjo player with some previous experience in this...

This early intermediate to intermediate piano volume features the most widely taught preludes by twentieth-century Russian composer Samuel Maykapar. Maykapar wrote these preludes to introduce piano students to many different types of pedal technique. The preludes, written in a highly Romantic style, are valuable...

More than 80 easy-to-follow, innovative lesson plans for babies through primary-age children that capture the magical power and excitement of interactive musical learning.The book includes movement activities, instrument playing, puppets, and more---as well as hundreds of photographs! Instructions to the teacher are included for...

Titles: And I Love You So * Baby Elephant Walk * Charade * Heart and Soul * The Hill Street Blues Theme * I'm Popeye the Sailor Man * (Where Do I Begin) Love Story * Over the Rainbow * Raindrops Keep Fallin' on...

Frank presents a clear and easy-to-understand guide to using modes in soloing. Frank takes a subject that guitarists often find confusing and explains it in simple terms. He covers all seven major modes and demonstrates the use of each in the context of some...

Just as the DJ revolution has taken the music industry by storm, the digital revolution has propelled the art of the DJ into new, uncharted territories. This book provides aspiring DJs with all the resources they need to understand and perfect the skills, techniques,...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

This book and audio package is a must for all drummers wanting to explore the world of electronically produced Jungle/Drum 'n' Bass grooves! If you are new to Jungle, it will open the door to new grooves, loops, and sounds on the acoustic drumset....

The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped thousands of aspiring musicians take their first steps towards experiencing the fun of playing music. Now, for the first time, you can complete steps 1 and 2 with one DVD. Electric Guitar Basics will teach you how to...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

Learning was never so much fun If you're looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you've found it This full band curriculum is sound in its pedagogy, written by leading young...

AN ADVENTURE IN JAZZ was written for the student pianist. It is intended to be an informative and entertaining picture of the probable origin of jazz. One person can study and play the entire set of pieces in each book, or the performance can...

Teach cello with the popular Suzuki Cello School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Teach cello with the popular Suzuki Cello School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Teach cello with the popular Suzuki Cello School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Teach viola with the popular Suzuki Viola School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Practical Piano Pedagogy by Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan is a comprehensive 468-page pedagogy text for ALL piano teachers including those future teachers who are currently enrolled in pedagogy courses in colleges and universities. This definitive pedagogy text will teach readers how to use any teaching...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

The New Method for Electric Bass is designed like a textbook with topics that are easy to follow, gradually increasing in difficulty, and that present the self-taught student with a step-by step approach to a more complete understanding. This book covers advanced concepts, providing...

John W. Schaum has captured the essence of this popular style of music based on 12-bar blues progressions and presents fresh, interesting, and fun melodies against driving left-hand bass patterns. Contains: Army Boogie * Barbecue Boogie * Blue Boogie * Bobolink Boogie * The...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

Collected Piano Solos contains 47 advanced arrangements from the Dan Coates Popular Piano Library series. These wonderfully pianistic arrangements lie well under the hands and are a pleasure to play. As with all editions in the series, this book features clear engraving for ease...

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

Teach viola with the popular Suzuki Viola School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and...

This completely reproducible puzzle book features Kriss Kross, Word Searches, Musical Sudoku, Crosswords, and several Complete the Story pages. The data CD contains PDFs, so teachers can post or print each page. Use these puzzles as vocabulary builders, extra credit exercises, or enjoyable homework...

Premier Piano Course, Jazz, Rags & Blues 1A includes original pieces that reinforce concepts introduced in Lesson Book 1A. Popular composer Martha Mier has composed all new music in a variety of styles, including ragtime, boogie, and jazz. Each piece has a duet accompaniment...

Perfect for beginning blues and blues-rock guitarists, Beginning Blues Guitar is an introduction to basic blues theory, left-hand techniques, rhythm styles of Texas swing, slow blues, and minor blues---plus the styles of blues greats like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. Learn about call-and-response phrasing,...

This comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. Czardas" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection."Author: Willard A. Palmer, Bill HughesISBN-10: 0739094599ISBN-13: 9780739094594Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage:...

This comprehensive method of music instruction enables the beginner to progress to an advanced stage of technical skill. Charlie the Boxer" and "Hungarian Dance #5" are Federation Festivals 2016-2020 selections."Author: Willard A. Palmer, Bill HughesISBN-10: 0739094580ISBN-13: 9780739094587Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1959Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize:...

This fun and friendly step-by-step introduction to bass is written with the adult learner in mind. It is both a great self-teaching book and a great method for use with an instructor. Beginning Bass for Adults covers how to play scales, bass lines, and...

This is an essential exploration of 12 world-renowned jazz drummers, their influences, the music they made famous, and the gear they played. Authentic transcriptions and easy-to-follow lessons are included for 36 legendary beats and solos. You will gain insight into the development of the...

Since 1976, Dan Coates has arranged thousands of popular music titles. Composers and artists such as John Williams, Burt Bacharach, and Elton John have expressed total confidence in Dan's ability to create outstanding piano arrangements that retain the essence of the original music. The...

Ukulele Chord Encyclopedia is a practical, easy-to-use chord dictionary. Chords are listed alphabetically and chromatically for quick reference. On each page, chord variations (different fingerings and positions of each chord) are arranged in a logical order---beginning at the bottom of the ukulele neck and...

You've learned the basics of bass, so now it's time to explore new styles and techniques to help you become a well-rounded and more knowledgeable player. With The Bass Style Resource, you will be exposed to a variety of musical influences that will help...

Each edition of the Dan Coates Popular Piano Library contains appropriately leveled arrangements, phrasing, pedaling, and fingering. Students and teachers can enjoy and explore the motivating world of popular music together while reinforcing concepts learned in their lessons. Titles: Chicago Medley (And All That...

Famous & Fun Pop Christmas, Book 2, contains 10 carefully graded early elementary to elementary Christmas-season favorites, many originally from movies, radio, and television. The optional duet parts for teacher or parent add to the fun. Titles: All I Want for Christmas Is My...

The Christmas season has inspired decades of memorable popular music. Mark Hayes revisits some of these timeless songs, expertly casting them in the rich voice of the piano. Titles: The Gift * Grown-Up Christmas List * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'll...

The gospel music of Bill and Gloria Gaither has influenced generations of Christian artists and has inspired countless listeners. These solo piano arrangements of their most popular songs feature lyrics, suggested fingerings, phrasing, pedal markings, and easy-to-read notation. Titles: Because He Lives * Come,...

Myklas Music Press was highly regarded for its extensive catalogue of quality elementary and intermediate supplemental piano music. The pieces that are included in Myklas Contest Winners represent Myklas's most popular and effective solos drawn from festival and contest lists. Divided into four graded...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the early-intermediate level, the pieces in this collection expand the reading range and technical level. All...

The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-elementary level, the pieces in this collection require hands-together coordination and movement around the keyboard....