SKU: HL.14003555
ISBN 9781844920266. UPC: 752187438885. 4.25x5.75 inches.
With today's hardware and software sequencers, it's possible for anyone recording music on a budget to lay down professional-sounding grooves and produce music in the comfort of their home. Basic Rhythm Programming provides a guide to creating rolls, fills, and paradiddles on your computer, explaining every aspect of the process, from connecting up your soundcard to producing material rivalling that of the veteran programmers! If you're making music, or you want to, this book is for you.
SKU: YM.GPE01100796
ISBN 9784636105797.
This is Simplified Chinese (Mandarin) Edition. THIS IS NOT ENGLISH EDITION, which is available as another book. About the book: The ELS-02 is the latest Electone model in the STAGEA series. Featuring the latest electronic technology, it offers a broader range of performance expression with higher quality sounds and rhythms than ever before. The Basic Book provides a complete and detailed explanation of the functions of the ELS-02 series. Starting with basic operations such as how to change Volume, it covers the basics of creating registration data, including various Displays and Voice Condition Displays. In addition, the Super Articulation Voice, first introduced in the ELS-02 series, is explained in detail. The Advanced Book, a sequel to the Basic Book, provides more detailed and advanced explanations of Rhythm Programs, Effects, Voice Edit, and other important topics and tips for creating original data. This guide is recommended for those who want to challenge making original data differently than before because it always sounds the same. Also included as an appendix is a list of Voice, Effect, and Effect Parameter useful for creating original data. We hope the perfect guides will deepen your understanding of STAGEA and enrich your Electone life.
SKU: YM.GPE01100794
ISBN 9784636105773.
Abou t the book: The ELS-02 is the latest Electone model in the STAGEA series. Featuring the latest electronic technology, it offers a broader range of performance expression with higher quality sounds and rhythms than ever before. The Basic Book provides a complete and detailed explanation of the functions of the ELS-02 series. Starting with basic operations such as how to change Volume, it covers the basics of creating registration data, including various Displays and Voice Condition Displays. In addition, the Super Articulation Voice, first introduced in the ELS-02 series, is explained in detail. The Advanced Book, a sequel to the Basic Book, provides more detailed and advanced explanations of Rhythm Programs, Effects, Voice Edit, and other important topics and tips for creating original data. This guide is recommended for those who want to challenge making original data differently than before because it always sounds the same. Also included as an appendix is a list of Voice, Effect, and Effect Parameter useful for creating original data. We hope the perfect guides will deepen your understanding of STAGEA and enrich your Electone life.
SKU: AP.64-1844920267
ISBN 9781844920266. UPC: 654979066774. English.
A guide to creating rolls, fills, and paradiddles on your computer. Every aspect of the process is explained, from connecting the soundcard to producing material rivaling that of Fatboy Slim himself!
SKU: YM.GPE01100795
ISBN 9784636105780.
Abou t the book: The ELS-02 is the latest Electone model in the STAGEA series. Featuring the latest electronic technology, it offers a broader range of performance expression with higher quality sounds and rhythms than ever before. The Basic Book provides a complete and detailed explanation of the functions of the ELS-02 series. Starting with basic operations such as how to change Volume, it covers the basics of creating registration data, including various Displays and Voice Condition Displays. In addition, the Super Articulation Voice, first introduced in the ELS-02 series, is explained in detail. The Advanced Book, a sequel to the Basic Book, provides more detailed and advanced explanations of Rhythm Programs, Effects, Voice Edit, and other important topics and tips for creating original data. This guide is recommended for those who want to challenge making original data differently than before because it always sounds the same. Also included as an appendix is a list of Voice, Effect, and Effect Parameter useful for creating original data. We hope the perfect guides will deepen your understanding of STAGEA and enrich your Electone life. Electone and STAGEA are the trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.
SKU: YM.GPE01100797
ISBN 9784636105803.
SKU: CF.PAS22
ISBN 9781491151204. UPC: 680160908707. 9 x 12 inches. Key: D major.
Written for beginning string students, Larry Clark's Contemplation?contains basic compositional techniques that students will be able to identify and learn from. It begins with a rich, melodic opening which highlights students' musicianship. This is then contrasted by the frolicking, uptempo section, which is a variation on the original musical material.
Contemplation: the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.
When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate in them thoughtfulness. In this particular piece I want the students to be be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me this is the essence of music: playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.
This piece is my attempt to provide very young students who are just beginning their musical journey with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The notes and rhythms are limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.
After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with difference in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature. As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.
It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.
Larry Clark
Lakeland, FL 2018
When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate in them thoughtfulness. In this particular piece I want the students to be be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner.A To me this is the essence of music: playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play.A As soon as possible they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.
This piece is my attempt to provide very young students who are just beginning their musical journey with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically.A The notes and rhythms are limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.
After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns.A The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with difference in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature.A As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.
aLarry Clark
--Larry Clark
SKU: CF.PAS22F
ISBN 9781491151570. UPC: 680160909070. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: KJ.W79
ISBN 9780849770265. UPC: 849770262.
Excellence in Jazz Pedagogy is a series of short, targeted publications by renowned jazz educator, composer, and performer Dean Sorenson. Each book in this collection focuses on specific topics important to anyone teaching or studying jazz. Use the books in the series as: * reference guides for the working music educator. * supplements to instrumental techniques and methods courses that are a part of music education degree programs. * stand-alone texts for undergraduate or graduate level jazz pedagogy courses. * introductions to jazz topics for students studying privately. * refreshers for seasoned jazz professionals. In Volume 2: Jazz Ensemble Rhythm Section the author takes a look at the jazz ensemble rhythm sectionaEURthe engine that powers band. Leading a jazz ensemble successfully requires not only a basic knowledge of each rhythm section instrument and notation used for that instrument but also a thorough understanding of how to dissect and perfect the rhythm section sound and groove. This book will address those needs in a comprehensive yet concise manner. Included with each book is online access to correlated duplicable resources in the Kjos Multimedia Library.
SKU: MB.30367M
ISBN 9780786696345. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
In this book and accompanying audio, Autoharp hall of famer Evo Bluestein provides a beginning approach to a repertoire of songs and fiddle tunes popular in old-time and bluegrass circles. Basic rhythm, chord accompaniment, lyrics and music notation make this book useful for other lead instruments as well, including fiddle, mandolin and voice. A more advanced approach can be found in Evo Bluesteins book Autoharp in Four Easy Steps, published by Mel Bay. More books and DVDs are available at www.evobluestein.com. Bluestein is known as an expert player in the style pioneered by the late Autoharp master Kilby Snow. Bluestein has also developed two successful and popular brands of Autoharp, The Evoharp and the Sparrowharp, built by two world class Autoharp luthiers. In addition to helping many adults learn music on the Autoharp for over thirty years, children in numerous schools have learned to play and sing using the Autoharp in programs that Bluestein has implemented. He is also an accomplished dance caller, teaching folk dance as an independent contractor throughout California schools. Bluestein is co-founder of the California Autoharp Gathering. Includes access to online audio featuring Evo Bluestein.
SKU: CF.BPS122F
ISBN 9781491152768. UPC: 680160910267.
As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students. It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the uptempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.Contemplation : the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature. As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.
SKU: CF.BPS122
ISBN 9781491152089. UPC: 680160909582.
As the title implies, this piece is written in a contemplative manner for beginning students. It is a good piece to demonstrate basic compositional techniques that the students will be able identify easily in the piece. It begins with a lush opening section with an elegant melody to work on musicianship. This is contrasted by the up tempo section of the piece based on the same basic musical material, but in a varied style and frolicking feel. A very satisfying piece for beginning wind players.Contemplation : the action to look thoughtfully at something for a long time.When composing music that will be used with younger students, I want to stimulate thoughtfulness in them. In this particular piece I want the students to be able to stretch their musicianship beyond their experience on their instruments to play in a contemplative manner. To me, this is the essence of musical playing in an emotional and thoughtful way. It is something that cannot be stressed enough, even in students that have just begun to play. As soon as possible, they should be asked to put themselves into the music and make it more than the notes and rhythms on the page.This piece is my attempt to provide very young students, who are just beginning their musical journey, with something they can reach technically, but have to stretch for musically. The amount of notes and rhythms is limited, but students should strive for beauty of tone, good phrasing and emotional involvement.After a short introduction, the heartfelt main theme begins at a lyrical and slow tempo. This is developed with the addition of a secondary theme, featuring the lower voices, before the piece leads to an Allegro section that is based on the same musical material with a difference in tempo and a variation in rhythm patterns. The piece can serve to show students that the same basic music can have an entirely different emotional connection with differences in tempo, rhythm and style, with the first section of the piece being sentimental and the faster section being more joyous in nature. As with all of my pieces for younger students, it is completely acceptable to me for you to adjust the tempo to fit the educational needs of your students.It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity to write this piece. I hope you and your students enjoy it and find it useful for your program.—Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2018.
SKU: CF.CM9634
ISBN 9781491157060. UPC: 680160915620. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: G major. English, English. Traditional Christmas Spiritual.
Berg's fantastic setting of this beloved American Christmas spiritual for advanced tenor-bass choirs tells a story of hope and meaning. The various textures throughout the a cappella arrangement with solos add much variety and musical interest. A holiday programming must!.This beloved American Christmas Spiritual, like all spirituals and/or folk songs, tells a story. This is a story of hope and meaning. The introductory solo call and response (mm. 1-7) is hymnic in nature, just to get us started. (Think of it as an effective head fake!) The entrance at m. 8 from the upper three voices (we'll call them the trio part henceforth) is pivotal. They set the stage for the conversation between the singers and the soloist for the rest of the song. From this point, the song is basically a Jazz Trio in vocal form. The bass singers take on the role of the cool dude in the back wearing dark glasses and a beret playing the string bass. They provide the driving force for the forward movement of the entire song. The trio part, basically tenors 1 & 2 and baritones, take on the role of the keyboard providing chordal structure and syncopation. Their job is to fill the listener's ear with sound and rhythm. The soloist tells the story using the known melody and text with appropriate improv opportunities to keep the listeners focused on the message of the song. There is enough repetition to make for easy learning, but this also means that the chords need to snap into position cleanly every time. The Verses are easily identified (there are three) and presented with some small variations in Verse 3 (see mm. 56-58...this only happens once). The Refrain (mm. 30-37) is the part of the song where the singers switch from the Jazz Trio role and actually become a Men's Choral Ensemble. This Refrain is repeated after Verse 3 at mm. 66-71. Between verses 2 & 3, there is not a refrain. Instead, there is a bridge repeated from the introductory material, but used this time to move us into a new key signature. This can be a very exciting moment for the singers as well as the listeners! Measures 72-75 is known in the business as a vamp. It can be repeated once and then move on, OR it can be repeated multiple times, depending on the comfort level of the soloist and the response of the audience. It is important that there be a clear signal from the conductor as to how to end the vamp and move effectively to the actual coda of the song. The ending should be sung with tight control that only looks like reckless abandon! Faces bright; words clean; melody clear; rhythms precise! Enjoy.This beloved American Christmas Spiritual, like all spirituals and/or folk songs, tells a story. This is a story of hope and meaning. The introductory solo call and response (mm. 1-7) is hymnic in nature, just to get us started. (Think of it as an effective head fake!)The entrance at m. 8 from the upper three voices (we’ll call them the “trio part†henceforth) is pivotal. They set the stage for the conversation between the singers and the soloist for the rest of the song. From this point, the song is basically a Jazz Trio in vocal form. The bass singers take on the role of the cool dude in the back wearing dark glasses and a beret playing the string bass. They provide the driving force for the forward movement of the entire song.The “trio partâ€, basically tenors 1 & 2 and baritones, take on the role of the keyboard providing chordal structure and syncopation. Their job is to fill the listener’s ear with sound and rhythm.The soloist tells the story using the known melody and text with appropriate improv opportunities to keep the listeners focused on the message of the song.There is enough repetition to make for easy learning, but this also means that the chords need to “snap into position†cleanly every time. The Verses are easily identified (there are three) and presented with some small variations in Verse 3 (see mm. 56-58…this only happens once).The Refrain (mm. 30-37) is the part of the song where the singers switch from the “Jazz Trio†role and actually become a “Men’s Choral Ensembleâ€. This Refrain is repeated after Verse 3 at mm. 66-71. Between verses 2 & 3, there is not a refrain. Instead, there is a bridge repeated from the introductory material, but used this time to move us into a new key signature. This can be a very exciting moment for the singers as well as the listeners!Measures 72-75 is known in the business as a “vampâ€. It can be repeated once and then move on, OR it can be repeated multiple times, depending on the comfort level of the soloist and the response of the audience.It is important that there be a clear signal from the conductor as to how to end the “vamp†and move effectively to the actual coda of the song. The ending should be sung with tight control that only looks like reckless abandon!Faces bright; words clean; melody clear; rhythms precise! Enjoy.
SKU: GI.G-10377
ISBN 9781574635324.
A unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field including more than 40 chapters dealing with every aspect of teaching instrumental music from curriculum to valuable websites. This best-selling and highly praised text has become the method of choice for university methods courses throughout the United States and Canada. What's New in the Revised Edition? Curriculum—updated to 2014 National Music Education Standards, including relevant learning theories, modalities, and music instruction theories. Resources—for concert band, marching band, pep band, jazz ensemble, and chamber groups School Law—learn more about the teacher’s Code of Ethics, music copyright law, and examine common ethical teaching scenarios. Anatomy of Music-Making—prese nts effective methods for teaching tone quality, balance, blend, intonation, pulse, rhythm, technique, style, articulation, phrasing, interpretation, and expression. STEPS© Method—for creating rehearsal plans and providing a theoretical approach to understanding the ensemble to improve score study and objective assessment. Motivation—surveys current intrinsic and extrinsic methods, and explores the development of leadership and character in the instrumental program, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Job Readiness—new teacher assessment and certification requirements, as well as valuable information guiding the new teacher throughout the music practicum and the job interview. Intonation—expande d tools for training the ear in both the individual student and full ensemble. Program Administration— the “nuts and bolts†of managing the instrumental program have been updated with topics on assessment, evaluation, rehearsal planning, score study, repertoire selection, programming, rehearsal facilities, auditions, seating, recruiting and retention, budget planning, music library management, basic instrument repair, booster groups, advocacy, time management, practicing tips, and classroom management and discipline. Mind Your P’s and Q’s—conside rs the implications and relationships of Professional Growth, Personal Growth, Intelligence Quotient, and Emotional Quotient. Supplementary Website—numerous charts, figures, templates, a balanced instrumentation calculator, teaching tools, recruiting materials, assessment rubrics, various learning activities. Learn more about this new resouce in this short video below: Click here to download Lesson Plan Forms.  A wonderful resource for all music educators! Dr. Jagow’s book is comprehensive and impressive in scope. An excellent book! Bravo! —Frank L. Battisti Finally, an exceptional text that offers the depth of understanding our students need in critically important topic areas. Bravo! —Don Harris So many important facets are uncovered and solutions revealed. It’s a must for the library of any serious music educator. —H. Robert Reynolds There are a growing number of fine books dealing with different aspects of the wind band and ensemble, none cover so many essential aspects in so much detail. —Tim Reynish Dr. Jagow's book is a fantastic resource for instrumental conductors, both the young and the more experienced! —George Edge . . . a book which contains a wonderfully diverse wealth of knowledge that is 'hands on' for the informed music educator. . . . an excellent resource for both beginning teachers and veteran music educators. —Dr. Linda R. Moorhouse From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a first-class organization blueprint, there is no stone left unturned. This is not a book to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED. —Tim Lautzenheiser.
SKU: CL.070-1976-99
Completely revised in 1995. Now includes the most up-to-date information available for jazz educators. New charts, lists and bibliographies have been included as well as a complete chapter on Computers, Technology and Jazz Education. This text is a must for the director with little experience with jazz ensembles or for those wanting to update their skills in areas necessary to create a comprehensive jazz program in your school system. The Jazz Ensemble Director’s Manual has been the text of choice in many college jazz classrooms and the new revisions will enhance its continued use. This book is literally loaded with charts, drawings, forms, photographs, tables and music examples and will be a source of information for years to come. It includes a compact disc recording that allows you and your students the opportunity to hear as well as see the musical examples in the Phrasing and Articulation chapter. Every practical aspect of establishing a solid jazz program is covered, ranging from the basics of starting an ensemble to effective rehearsal techniques that get the most from your students. From a musical perspective, this text will give you an in-depth understanding of jazz chord notation, phrasing and articulations. It includes a chapter on the jazz combo which presents information on the setting up of a combo in addition to suggested repertoire considered standard for combo training. The publisher index has been revised to reflect recent changes in publishing areas and the extensive bibliography of selected materials for jazz improvisation has been updated to include recent publications. This text had it all...now with a revised edition available, it has even more! Contains Chapters On: Starting a Jazz Ensemble Program, Jazz Ensemble Instrumentation, The Jazz Combo, Selecting the Music, Ensemble Set- Up, The Jazz Ensemble Conductor, Rehearsal Psychology and Techniques, Phrasing and Articulation, Contest and Concert Preparation, Sound Reinforcement, Understanding Chord Notation, The Rhythm Section, Teaching Basic Jazz Improvisation, Computer Technology and Jazz Education.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14108
ISBN 9783954810048. UPC: 805095141085. English.
Internatio nally acclaimed jazz vocalist, pianist, and educator Nancy Marano offers a unique voice and piano system designed to develop the ear and basic skills of any singer who wishes to become a complete musician. Learn to coordinate your voice, ear, hands and brain, using these breathing, rhythm, and ear-training exercises. Specific weekly lessons are assigned for vocalists to play and sing each exercise. Previous piano skills are not required. Beginning at a remedial level, and increasing in difficulty, studies include scales, intervals, pitch, rhythms, chords, and blues. Musicianship for the Jazz Vocalist is an indispensable companion for both beginners and advanced singers. Titles: Beginning Your Study Program * Weekly Assignments * Remedial Studies * Level One * Everything Voice * Level Two.
SKU: FJ.JE4080
UPC: 674398212330. English.
Rob Vuono continues to show why his beginning jazz arrangements are so popular. This clever arrangement with a bossa flavor is ideal for teaching basic concepts of this unique style. Very easy to play, and a good change of pace from the swing and rock charts programmed on your concert.
About FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble
A ppropriate for first-year jazz ensembles. Playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, and rhythm section. Pieces consist mostly of ensemble writing. Written solos are provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 1 - 1.5