Learn to channel improvisational impulses into great solos with this amazing book and CD by outstanding jazz performer and educator, Mark Dziuba. Topics are thoroughly explained and organized into three main categories: instruction in the harmonic and melodic structures of jazz, discussions of practical application, and conceptual issues. Complex subjects are taught with an engaging and friendly style, so things like melodic and rhythmic motifs, phrasing, development, guide tones, chromaticism and functional harmony are easy and enjoyable to learn. This is a must-have book for all jazz guitarists that will be used for years to come. 144 pages. / Guitare

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars is the most extensive and detailed list of specifications ever published for identifying dating and establishing the authenticity of an instrument. This new edition is enlarged and updated making it once again the essential guide enabling collectors dealers players and fans to determine the authenticity rarity and relative value of vintage acoustic and electric guitars basses mandolins banjos and amps. Gruhn's Guide's thoroughness detail and clear organization have made it without peer the must-have tool for discerning an instrument's manufacturer model and date-and most importantly whether it is in originalcondition.You will not find a better guide nor one that is so easy to use. Vintage Guitar magazineMajor Manufacturers Covered:DobroEpiphoneFenderGibsonGretchGuildKayLarson BrothersMartinMosriteNationalOvationRickenbackerIndependent Makers:BenedettoCollingsD'AngelicoD'AquistoGilchristMonteleoneStromberg

A Practical Approach to Teaching Pitch and Rhythm-Kodály in the Classroom is a series of children's songs and teacher lessons sequentially organized to teach the basics of pitch and rhythm through singing and games for elementary students. The song material consists ofAmerican folk and well-known children's songs. Teacher lessons are easy to follow and do not require previous training in Kodály methodology. Also included are reproducible singer sheets and activities and a companion CDwith vocals and accompaniment only tracks. Intermediate (Set I) includes 20 songs for upper elementary students including: Cape Cod Girls The Old Brass Wagon Land of the Silver Birch Love Somebody Button You Must Wander Long-Legged Sailor and more! Available: Teacher Edition Performance/Accompaniment CD. For Gr. 4-6.

Intermediate Level - Teacher's Manual-Supplement your beginning string curriculum with this new ensemble series from the authors of Essential Elements 2000 for Strings. Essential Musicianship - Ensemble Concepts is a two-level series correlatedwith Essential Elements 2000 that will reinforce your students' developing skills with solid beginning rounds and easy arrangements. All are designed to supplement method instruction and are organized around the keystaught in Essential Elements 2000 Books 1 and 2. In addition each book provides a wealth of beginning and intermediate performance materials (over 35 rounds/arrangements in each book). Alsoavailable:Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level(HL00960186 - 00960191)

Developing students are presented with the essential elements of H.L. Clarke's Technical Studies for the Cornet in this clear and easy-to-follow introductory book.Editor Sea O'Loughlin has maintained the original musical and technical intent but carefully adapted the materials for the younger player. In particular My First Clarke is organized by key signature rather than by the technical exercise. This approach better integrates the techniques of Clarke's studies by paralleling the usual progression of learning the instrument.

Not all Lef'©bure-W'©ly's music is as technicolour as his famous Sortie in B flat. Here is a collection of twelve lovely pieces.

A treasure trove of thoughtfully graded piano pieces from the four traditional classical eras, ranging from Bartók and Turk's most accessible teaching pieces to recital hall repertoire by Rachmaninoff, Bach, and Debussy. Carefully edited so an adult or mature student can progress easily by level, and ideal as a reference tool for piano teachers. Includes style characteristics and easy-to-use table of contents and indexes, and the collection is beautifully comb-bound so pages always stay open! Grading/level is similar to the John Thompson Modern Course for the Piano so progress is quick and assured.

A collection of celebrated song hits and showstoppers for solo piano. Here you will find over 75 legendary jazz and blues standards, showtunes, rags, novelty numbers, and encores. Turn these pages to enjoy great musical moments of the cabaret, stage, and concert hall - or bring to life the jazz and blues clubs of days gone by. Explore the musical genius of Jermone Kern, Irving Berlin and George Gershwin - the dramatic power of George M. Cohan, W.C. Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, and John Philip Sousa - the elegant styles of Scott Joplin, Zez Confrey, James Scott, and Eubie Blake - and much, much more. / Rép International / Recueil / Piano

Compilation de 80 chansons de blues arrangées pour piano, chant, guitare (grilles d'accords). Un indispensable pour tous les fans de blues ! Ce recueil rassemble leses meilleurs morceaux de blues de tous les temps dont Baby Please Don't Go, Caldonia, I'm a Man, Kansas City, Milk Cow Blues, Reconsider Baby, Wang Dang Doodle, You Shook Me. / Variétés Internationales / Partition /