Chacun des deux volumes de The Sound of Pop Rock & Blues comprend 10 compositions interprétées par un groupe qui a de solides atouts musicaux. Si l?on ajoute à cela le fait que l?auteur réussit à transmettre de façon claire et accessible les techniques particulières à chacun des trois genres abordés on dispose alors d?une méthode incontournable pour tout fan de musique pop désireux de faire évoluer son jeu dans ce sens.

In 4 movements: I) Saudação, (Greetings), II) Lamento (Lament), III) Dança (Dance), IV) Despedida (Farewell). The most popular marimba concerto of all time. 'The concerto is superbly written for the unique timbre and virtuoso technical qualities of the marimba.' (Percussive Notes). The Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra was written in June and July of 1986 in Brasília and is dedicated to the composer's son Marcelo. The work was originally written for marimba and string orchestra and was premiered in the USA the same year with the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra in Wisconsin under the direction of Manuel Prestamo. With the commercial success of a 1990 CD and video by Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie and the London Symphony Orchestra, the Concerto rapidly came to be regarded as part of the standard literature for percussion. It is considered to be the most popular marimba concerto today, and has been performed by more than eight hundred orchestras worldwide. The concerto contains four movements - unusual for the concerto form - which follow the fast-slow-fast pattern, with the medium tempo third movement inserted before the vigorous finale. Some Brazilian motifs and jazz elements are used throughout the piece, which contains strong rhythmic patterns and catchy melodies. The marimba leads the thematic material throughout much the piece, and as a result, the marimba part of certain movements can be performed solo, without orchestral accompaniment. The solo part explores the many possibilities of modern four-mallet technique, and according to reviews from Percussive Notes magazine 'the concerto is superbly written for the unique timbre and virtuoso technical qualities of the marimba.' / Marimba Et Piano

Rain Dance by Alice Gomez has become a popular choice for beginning marimba players. Simple melodic statements make this work a catchy favorite. Beginning 4 mallet marimba players will enjoy the syncopated rhythms and independent left hand work throughout the piece.

Book with Online Audio Tracks-Even novices will sound great with Keyboard Percussion Easy Instrumental Play-Along: Disney featuring 10 songs carefully selected and arranged for first-year instrumentalists.Audio demonstration tracks featuring real instruments are available via download to help you hear how the song should sound.Once you've mastered the notes download the backing tracks to play along with the band.Songs include The Ballad of Davy Crockett Can You Feel the Love Tonight Mickey Mouse March Part of Your World You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly! and more.