Volume 3 is perfect for jazz ensemble directors looking for one book to keep their students engaged and progressing all year long, as well as any musician interested in Sher Music's series of world-famous fake books. At over 200 pages, THE REAL EASY BOOK - VOL.3 comes in C, Bb, Eb and bass clef versions. It features 5-10 tunes from each historical era of jazz: Trad Jazz, The Swing Era, Classic Bebop, West Coast Jazz, The Blue Note Era, Contemporary Jazz, ''Groove'' Jazz, Brazilian Jazz and Afro-Cuban Jazz. The wide variety of styles included means that every jazz combo will be able to find exactly the material that fits their needs.Difficulty ranges from very simple blues, like Charlie Parker's ''Now's The Time'' to deep, but still playable, contemporary tunes, like Mike Stern's ''These Times.'' Also featured are some great beginning trad jazz arrangements of ''Bill Bailey'' and ''Alexander's Ragtime Band'', including separate clarinet and trombone obligato parts to get that authentic Dixieland feeling!In addition to the tunes and educational material, there are also fun and informative introductory texts for each section. These short histories of each era of jazz introduce both the flavor of the era, and a discussion of the musical innovations that each one brought to the evolution of jazz.The end result is a multi-dimensional teaching tool that will keep band directors and their students smiling all year long! / Instruments En Do

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

The bass recorder brings a deep rich timbre to the recorder ensemble. Nevertheless when beginning with the bass recorder even players who have already mastered one or more instruments of the recorder family face the problem of learning a new clef and feeling at home with an instrument which is different from the other recorders in its shape and handling. The Bass Recorder Workshop is a 'hands-on' tutor which helps players acquire the bass recorder skills necessary for refined ensemble playing step by step. The bass recorder is incorporated into the ensemble from the beginning. The degree of difficulty in the bass line gradually increases in terms of tone quality rhythm andtechnical demands. The Bass Recorder Workshop consists of consecutive volumes with music for three to five voice recorder ensembles as well as exercises and information on the following subjects: o the bass recorder - construction instrument types historical background o technical foundations of bass recorder playing posture fingering sound and articulation o practise and rehearsal techniques intonation in ensemble playing o stylistically diverse ensemble repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary music The Bass Recorder Workshop offers the possibility of playing the bass line of the ensemble pieces along with the CD included. The audio examples come in two versions: the full versions are complemented by versions without the bass line which can be used to play along with. Beginners who would like to start with the bass as their first recorder instrument should supplement the Bass Recorder Workshop with lessons from a teacher. Learning the bass recorder whilst playing in an ensemble continues in this 3rd volume of Workshop Bassblockflöte. Greater emphasis is placed on the techniques of refining sound quality 2 and 3 part arrangements and playing not only the bass voice but also the middle or even the melodic line. The enclosed CD recorded by the editors Irmhild Beutler

Containing works ranging from pre-Baroque to contemporary music the popular series Easy Recorder Quartets is intended for both students at music schools and music ensembles of all age groups. All edition are published in the form of playing scores.

Eight huge contemporary pop hits arranged with the Recorder taking the lead. A CD of demonstrations and professional backing tracks allows you to listen learn and then be centre-stage for your own pop favourite.

A fun method for the young beginner Recorder player. Learn to read music with easy to understand music theory including the major scale flat signs natural signs key signatures syncopation the 12-Bar Blues triplets and swingrhythms. Play along with the high quality backing tracks which feature contemporary and well-known melodies in a variety of styles. Full-color illustrations bring music to life.

The recorder is fortunate in having one of the richest and most varied repertoires of any instrument ranging over the medieval renaissance baroque and contemporary periods. From this wealth of available material Steve Rosenberg has chosen a collection of pieces which will introduce the beginner to the world of genuine recorder music from the start Even with limited technique he or she will be able to take part in group music making from the earliest stages.

An effective two-level method for Recorder instruction (Student Book 2 = 00710300) and a contemporary approach to instrument learning. The student books include complete introductory materials suitable for use with Baroque and German-style recorders. For general music class teaching the basic student materials are supplemented by a special Teacher's Cassette Kit (item 00710020). Includes 35 songs: 'Bingo' · 'The Caissons Go Rolling Along' · 'Dance of the Reed Flutes' · 'Dona Nobis Pacem' · 'Down in the Valley' · 'The Irish Washerwoman' · 'Jingle Bells' · 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' · 'Merrily We RollAlong' · 'Ode to Joy' · 'Short'nin' Bread' · 'Zum Gali Gali' and more.

Containing works ranging from pre-Baroque to contemporary music the popular series Easy Recorder Quartets is intended for both students at music schools and music ensembles af all age groups. All editions are published in the form of playing scores.

Young players of today are exposed to a variety of contemporary styles and this new series of jazzy and relaxing pieces for Recorder attempts to provide players with experience of the syncopated patterns of Jazz Rock and Pop music whilst keeping within technical bounds which will have been achieved at various grades. The Piano accompaniments are deliberately simple in order to encourage young players to act in this capacity.

COMPLETE EDITION WITH FULL COMMENTARY BY MARIJKE OOSTENKAMP AND BERNARD THOMAS 4 LIVRETS JACOB VAN EYCK'S DER FLUYTEN LUST-HOF IS THE EARLIEST SURVIVING COLLECTION OF MUSIC FOR RECORDER. IT IS ESSENTIAL REPERTOIRE FOR ALL RECORDER PLAYERS, AND PROVIDES IN EFFECT AN EXCELLENT HANDBOOK ON THE ART OF IMPROVISING VARIATIONS. TO UNDERSTAND THIS MUSIC, IT IS NECESSARY TO KNOW THE MELODIES USED BY VAN EYCK AND THE HARMONIES THAT WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THEM IN HIS DAY. TO THIS END, THE NEW DOLCE EDITION OF THE COLLECTION INCLUDES A COMMENTARY VOLUME THAT GIVES ORIGINAL VERSIONS FROM CONTEMPORARY SOURCES, WITH HARMONY (OR AT LEAST A BASS PART) THE LIST OF OTHER SURVIVING SETTINGS OF THE TUNES IS ALSO INVALUABLE IN DEVISING PROGRAMMES OR LECTURES.

The first part of a two-volume anthology providing a graded selection of well-crafted and idiomatic arrangements for Treble/Alto Recorder and Piano. All the works ranging from 14th century Renaissance music to contemporary pieces have been selected and edited by Kathyrn Bennetts and Peter Bowman.

The first part of a two-volume anthology providing a graded selection of well-crafted and idiomatic arrangements for Descant/Soprano Recorder and Piano. All the works ranging from 14th century Renaissance music to contemporary pieces have been selected and edited by Kathyrn Bennetts and Peter Bowman.

Easy recorder quartets Band 7-Containing works ranging from pre-Baroque to contemporary music the popular series Easy Recorder Quartets is intended for both students at music schools and music ensembles of all age groups. All editions are published in the form of playing scores.