SKU: HL.35007311

UPC: 747510063568. 7x10.5 inches.

Inspired by two railroad songs, Jill Gallina has created this fun, energetic partner-song called Freedom Train. It bounces along atop an accompaniment that runs like a train and keeps this energetic piece on track. Beginning with unison singing and independent part-singing, the surprise partner-song appears and magic happens.

SKU: HL.146362

ISBN 9781495023354. UPC: 888680070212. 9.0x12.0x0.11 inches.

“The ultimate learning tool to go from zero to guitar hero in no time!” –Guitar World magazine Designed for electric or acoustic guitar. Get started quickly and easily – with songs you want to play! This method introduces notes with riffs like “Crazy Train” and “Smoke on the Water,” power chords with classics by AC/DC and the Who, chord-strumming with songs from Neil Young and Nirvana, and much more. The method's unique, well-paced, and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than ever before, and music from popular artists like the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin will keep them playing and having fun. Book 1 includes: parts of the guitar, easy-to-follow guitar tablature, notes & riffs starting on the low E string, tempo & time signatures, understanding notes and rests, palm muting, vibrato, power chords, open chords, strumming, slides and slurs, hammer-ons and pull-offs, many music styles, nearly 100 riffs and songs, and more!

SKU: HL.399603

ISBN 9781705159637. UPC: 196288056188. 9.0x12.0x0.13 inches.

Yes, even if you're a beginner, you CAN play your favorite songs by AC/DC, KISS, Black Sabbath, Poison, and Rush! Hal Leonard's Really Easy Guitar series presents â??paint-by-number,â? easy-to-follow chord charts, tablature, and lyrics will get you playing right away. Songs include: Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love â?¢ Back in Black â?¢ Barracuda â?¢ Crazy Train â?¢ Detroit Rock City â?¢ Dr. Feelgood â?¢ 18 and Life â?¢ Hells Bells â?¢ Helter Skelter â?¢ Living After Midnight â?¢ Livin' on a Prayer â?¢ Paranoid â?¢ Photograph â?¢ Rebel Yell â?¢ Rock You like a Hurricane â?¢ School's Out â?¢ Smoke on the Water â?¢ Sweet Child O' Mine â?¢ Talk Dirty to Me â?¢ Walk This Way â?¢ Working Man â?¢ You Give Love a Bad Name.

SKU: HL.1428063

UPC: 196288202073. 6.75x10.5 inches.

An inspiring pop anthem with winning lyrics and a chorus that sticks, Meghan Trainor's â??Run Like the Riverâ? (from Playmobil: The Movie) is given a first-rate choral arrangement by Roger Emerson. Building a sound both distinctive and faithful to the original, Emerson weaves a tapestry of melodies and countermelodies, complex rhythms, and exhilarating harmonies. A sonic force to be reckoned with!

SKU: GI.G-10365

ISBN 9781622775248.

This vibrant collection of folk songs and activities for elementary and middle school students explores the cultures and rich music traditions of four West African countries: Liberia, Senegal, Nigeria, and Ghana. Each song in this marvelous and practical collection includes a wide variety of pedagogical strategies, including: solfege and rhythm reading, call and response singing, listening and rote learning lessons, recorder and various percussion instrument activities, creative movement, harmony and part-singing, and more. Throughout the book, authors Kwasi Dunyo and Karen Howard treat cultural context—including details about each country’s history, people, languages, and traditions—with equal importance. They also provide translations, phonetic pronunciations, and background information for each song. Dance Like a Butterfly includes access to supplemental online resources, including PowerPoint slides, recordings of the songs with pronunciation guides, videos of movement activities, and dozens of links to more resources about West Africa and its music. As part of the World Music Initiative series, this book thoughtfully guides teachers in using West African songs in the music classroom while respecting the authenticity and stories of the people behind the music. These captivating songs are certain to expand the minds and spark the creativity of students and teachers in fresh and exciting ways! Kwasi Dunyo, born in Ghana, is a master drummer and expert on Ghanaian music. He has performed and taught extensively throughout Canada and the United States and is on the faculties of York University, University of Toronto, and the Royal Conservatory of Music. He is founder and artistic director of Kekeli Drum and Dance Ensemble (Toronto) and the West African Cultural Exchange Centre in Ghana. Karen Howard is Associate Professor of Music at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she teaches courses in music education, vocal pedagogy, research, and global music traditions. She has extensive training in global vocal, instrumental, and dance traditions from many music cultures, including Ghana, and her research interests and publications include works on world music cultures, music activism, and global singing traditions. Visit www.giamusic.com/dancelikeabutterfly to access digital downloads and online resources.

SKU: WD.080689580390

UPC: 080689580390.

Relevant songs, innovative sounds, and a signature style are just some of the reasons your Kidz Worship Choir will love this new project from WORDKIDZ and creator Brian Hitt. Singable, accessible, fun, and full of great ministry opportunities, Praize Jamz is a cutting-edge worship project for children's choir guaranteed to revolutionize and raise your expectations for your children's music ministry.

Praize Jamz takes your kids' choir experience and turns it up a notch! While perfect for any children's choir ministry and performance opportunity, it can also be used as a soundtrack for worship in children's church, camps, or any time and place kids gather to worship their God and Savior. Use Praize Jamz as the ideal resource to help train the next generation of worship leaders and instill in them a love and passion to lead others into the presence of the Lord through song, as they lift their hearts and voices in worship. Turn things up yet another notch with the use of the high-wattage, visually-explosive DVD Accompaniment Track. Praize Jamz... a new experience and fresh sound for Kidz Worship Choirs everywhere!