Ed Hughes' Sky Blue for solo Clarinet and Orchestra. A3 Conductor's score.'This concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra is approximately eight minutes long.It was composed especially for Alison Hughes (clarinettist) and the University of Sussex Symphony Orchestra.Sky Blue is inspired by a painting of the same name made in 1940 by Wassily Kandinsky in which figures appear to float free across a clear blue sky. The painting has been described (by Mona Molarsky 2009) as 'an ethereal Miró-like confection with biomorphic squiggles that buzz like glimmering insects in the afternoon sun'.The music is a continuous single movementwith moments of harmonic transparency contrasting with sections of greater modal complexity. There are some sections which also feature soloists in the Orchestra perhaps like the free-floating figures in Kandinsky's painting.' - Ed Hughes (June 2014)

Craig Hella Johnson's setting of Dolly Parton's ?Light of a Clear Blue Morning? is infused with light and hopefulness as it opens with a solo soprano and gradually builds to a joyful overflowing of sound and vocal texture then gently relaxing into a reflective conclusion. Also includes soprano recorder.

The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist-The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues assuming a basic competence of around grade 3.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present from the early boogie pioneers via swing gospel jump-jive New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City schools to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces including many original compositions by the author together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Blueberry Hill' 'Blue Monk' 'Got My Mojo workin' 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' 'How Long Blues' 'Just aCloser Walk with Thee' 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' 'St Louis Blues' etc.? Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines? Professional chord voicings blues scales licks and riffs? Co-ordination exercises for both hands? Suggested listeningEach chapter is graded within itself providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces including some play-along tracks performed by Tim Richards.A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying CD make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists (Jools Holland)This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post. (Brian Priestley Jazzwise Magazine)I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a grat Cd by the London-based Richards who is a top-notch performer recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor. (Blues Review USA)The presentation is immaculate the method is logical and friendly. This book feels good... (MOJO)A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents.

Third edition of the world's biggest songbook. This is a vast bumper collection, perfect for buskers, of 1001 all-time hit songs.Whatever your taste, there's guaranteed to be tonnes of songs you'll want to play, this book will last you years!Inside the spiral bound cover you will find a generous selection of hit songs, golden standards, jazz and blues numbers, classical pieces, hymns, gospel songs, stage, film and musical music! Arranged here in Melody line arrangements for Piano, Organ, Electronic Keyboards, Guitar and all C instruments, complete with lyrics and chord symbols. / Ligne Mélodique, Paroles Et Accords (Avec Grilles D'Accords)

An Emphasis on the Essentials of Blues-With an emphasis on the essentials of blues instructor/host Dave Celentano provides clear and valuable insight for playing great blues guitar. This hour-long DVD teaches: the “blues boxes” for soloing; one-chord bluesrhythm with lead fills; 12-bar blues chord progressions; turnarounds intros & endings; major and minor blues soloing; straight and shuffle rhythms; call and respond; and much more. Includes five complete blues solos five bluesbacking tracks to rehearse soloing over and all examples in notes & tab on the printable PDF file. 60 min.

Jazz Piano Solos Series Vol. 67. Each volume in the Jazz Piano Solos Series features exciting, rich new arrangemenets with chord names of classic songs. This edition features 31 Christmas favorites with a boogie woogie flair. Songs include: Blue Christmas · Deck the Hall · Feliz Navidad · Frosty the Snowman · Go, Tell It on the Mountain · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) · A Holly Jolly Christmas · I'll Be Home for Christmas · It Came Upon the Midnight Clear · It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas · Jingle Bell Rock · Jingle Bells · Joy to the World · Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! · Little Saint Nick · March, Op. 71a · A Marshmallow World · O Holy Night · O Tannenbaum · Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer · Run Rudolph Run · Santa Baby · Santa Claus Is Back in Town · Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town · Silent Night · Silver Bells · Sleigh Ride · Up on the Housetop · White Christmas · Winter Wonderland.

Soulful songs and powerful techniques from a master bluesman. Blues fans and players worldwide have embraced the haunting soulful sounds of the Mississippi Delta. Hans Theessink a masterful player singer and performer teaches the powerful Guitar styles that he learned first-hand from traditional players in the American south. Hans' passion for the blues is clear as he details the tunings chord shapes bass runs fingerpicking style slide technique and percussive strokes that form the core of every good blues player's repertoire. He plays sings and analyzes seven favourite classics and originals: Prison Blues Big Bill's Guitar Vicksburg Is My Home Sugar Babe You Make Me Feel So Good Sitting On Top Of The World and Two Trains. Hans closes this DVD lesson with a full performance of Down In Mississippi Where The Blues Was Born a stirring homage to his favourite blues masters. As you add these powerful songs to your repertoire your understanding of this important tradition will deepen and you'll be inspired to create your own compelling blues arrangements.

Learning to play Blues Guitar is a highly rewarding experience but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you choose the right instrument and accessories and then gets you playing -fast!Full colour pictures clear diagrams and genuinely practical advice combine to make Start-Up Blues Guitar do exactly what is says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track andthat makes everything else come more easily.Contents include:Blues ChordsBass Chord Strumming PatternsReading Guitar TablatureFills and TurnaroundsIntros andEndingsSolo TechniqueImprovising RiffsCountry and Jazz BluesBlues RockA selection of timeless Blues songs to playChord reference library

A bumper collection of 47 fantastic piano solos-Great Piano Solos - Blue Book is a fantastic and diverse collection of well-known show-tunes jazz and blues classics film themes and great standards classical pieces arranged for solo piano! Containing a total of47 Piano solos this bumper collection offers a fantastic selection of pieces and great standards for the intermediate level pianist. With fabulous pieces such as Rhapsody in Blue Moon River Mission: Impossible Theme andDon’t Cry For Me Argentina all presented clearly for Piano Solo with chord symbols.