A must-read for Guitar aficionados this beautifully written book offers a rare glimpse into the mind and craft of master luthier Tom Bills considered by many to be one of the most talented luthiers of our time. Over the years Tom Bills has produced instruments considered to be some of the best-sounding Guitars ever created. With Bills' expert advice this insightful book prepares you to reach new heights whendesigning and creating your own unique Guitars. The Art Of Lutherie will not only teach you step-by-step how to build a Guitar but will explain why master luthiers take these steps and make thosedecisions giving you the power to make your own educated choices. In this book Bills shares his best-kept secrets and methods of custom Guitar making - enlightening you to the tricks of his trade that have made him afirm favourite amongst top collectors and players. The information in The Art Of Lutherie is both practical and applicable. Bills' unique approach to this centuries-old art form will empower andinspire you to create more than just a Guitar but a truly unique work of art. The Art of Lutherie contains a generous offering of the hard-won wisdom that only comes from the years of experience andexperimentation that Bills uses in creating his celebrated instruments. 'It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthierwhose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every Guitar he makes; he uses cutting-edge science to guide his work and it shows...' - Collin Bay. This bookincludes access to online video.

Par OKAZAKI MILES. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins with the properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetrical scales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadic syntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in 'Symmetrical Picking, ' a method based on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse against pulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds of illustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described in this passage (page 154): 'Even in this small area there is a lot of material, potentially a lifetime of study. The amount of information can feel overwhelming to students at any level. For this reason, the book is designed for self-directed practice, with an emphasis on what the player 'could' do, rather than what the player 'should' do. The principle is to develop your own learning process, rather than following someone else's. The ability to make choices is essential in finding a personal approach to the instrument. Pick and choose the studies that seem interesting - there should be enough variety to accommodate a wide range of personalities. If any particular concept or exercise has been useful as the starting point for a new creative direction, then the book has done its job. Its purpose is not to push any dogma, method, or style, but to open the door to options for guitarists of any background that are looking for new perspectives. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is divided into two parts: pitch and rhythm. Part 1 (pitch) begins withthe properties of string, harmonics, and tuning systems. It then moves methodically through pitch information, beginning with locating all versions of a single pitch, building pentatonic, heptatonic, and all possible symmetricalscales. This is followed by a study of intervals, with all possible locations of every two pitches, and a long study that moves through every possible fingering of three pitches, with a series of exercises to master triadicsyntax. Part 1 closes with a study of four-pitch structures and complete tables that show all possible pitch sets in circular visual notation. Part 2 (rhythm) begins with a complete course in 'Symmetrical Picking, ' a methodbased on drum rudiments that builds control in the picking hand through an exhaustive variety of movements. The focus of this section is building a strong rhythmic foundation, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, speed, dynamics, and groove. It is followed by a study of legato playing, working with ornaments and slides. The study of playing with fingers on multiple strings takes up the remainder of the book. This begins with the study of pulse againstpulse, playing two simultaneous tempos. The book concludes with a study of polyrhythm, playing one rhythm against another. Plain English is used as much as possible to describe theoretical concepts, and hundreds ofillustrations were made for the book as an aid to those who either don't speak English or prefer to think visually. This approach is designed to be inclusive and to promote creative practice. The main idea of the book is described/ Méthode / Guitare

A bumper collection of 30 all-time favourite audition songs. Whether you're entering a competition, performing at a festival or getting that all-important stage part, the choices in this collection provide a range of pop hits that will show off your voice like never before! Awe the judges and impress the crowds with these great arrangements, presented for any Voice with Piano and Guitar accompaniments. Furthermore, the book is complete with two CDs packed full of performance-standard backing tracks...the rest is up to you! / Niveau : Assez Facile / Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare

Par . Pop Performer! offers budding pianists chart-topping and classic pop songs that have been expertly selected and arranged by some of the UK?s leading figures in piano and pop pedagogy. Complete with audio recordings of every arrangement, the Initial to Grade 3 book features diverse songs and acts from across the decades, including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, The Ronettes and Disney?s Encanto. The songs have been selected and arranged to align with ABRSM grade levels, making them ideal choices for Performance Grade exams, or simply to play for pleasure. ?I?m thrilled to see the publication of Pop Performer!. This beautifully curated collection gives pianists the rare opportunity to present expertly graded pop song arrangements in their piano Performance Grade.? Alexis Ffrench ? Artistic Director, ABRSM This publication includes demonstration audio for each track, which you can access online using the unique code inside the book. The audio files can be streamed or downloaded, and also includes PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. / Date parution : 2022-09-20/ Recueil / Piano

and Epiphany for Mixed Voice Choirs-Noël! is an exciting Christmas collection for Mixed Voice Choirs selected and edited by David Hill. Featuring a beautiful selection of carols and festive pieces these traditional and modern pieces have been wonderfully arranged.    The contents range from the Renaissance to the present featuring some absolute Christmas sheet music favourites and some lesser-known pieces that will no doubt be a pleasant surprise for audiences. Numerous composers are represented in this here from the polyphony of Victoria and Byrd via Bach familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages and works by today'scomposers including Richard Rodney Bennett Judith Bingham John Tavener and Judith Weir make Noël! one of the best choices for choirs for Christmas sheet music.Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find new arrangements of favourite carols here as well as stimulating works for the Christmas and Advent periods from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. Whichever your choir chooses to perform all are guaranteed to impress audiences with their distillation of the Christmas spirit into some incredible music.    For Christmas carol sheet music look no further than Noël! for Mixed Voice Choirs. This great selection will be a joy to perform and an even bigger joy for your audiences to hear. They're fun and at times challenging but the beauty of these anthems and carols will absolutely herald in the festive spirit for performers and listeners alike.

This comprehensive approach to basic guitar skills includes varied repertoire, theory, detailed instruction about seating and hand position, standard music notation, an introduction to tablature, basic improvisation, and teaches both the pickstyle and fingerstyle techniques. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs, and group guitar classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 16 units, each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, and timed tests at the end. Unit 16 provides instructions for playing 11 hit songs. Students can cut out flashcards provided at the back of the book to use for home study. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. / Guitare

Adapted by Corey Christiansen Spiral Book and 2 CDs! Why should horn players have all of the fun' Now, the number one selling Jazz Improvisation book in the world has a whole new look! Introducing a new version of Jamey's world famous Volume 1 - How To Play Jazz And Improvise, completely revised and specifically tailored for guitarists by jazz great Corey Christiansen! This edition is perfectly aligned with the original classic Sixth Edition that introduced tens of thousands of musicians to essential jazz fundamentals such as scale/chord relationships, articulation, note choices, etc. In this special version, however, the text has been carefully edited and rewritten to speak specifically to guitarists. Even non-reading players will benefit, because we've also included TAB and FRAMES for each of the musical examples. The piano track from the original CD has been replaced by Corey on guitar, and many of the chords and voicings are explained and notated in the book. The play-a-long/demonstration CD includes special stereo separation, allowing the guitar on each track to be eliminated so that the student can play along with bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Jonathan Higgins. A second CD includes the same play-a-long tracks as the first CD, but at slower practice tempos. This high-quality book is spiral bound, designed to lie flat for ease of use. A complete package! Includes: Scales/Chords Developing Creativity Improv Fundamentals 12 Blues Scales Bebop Scales Pentatonic Scales Time and Feel Melodic Development II/V7s Related Scales and Modes Practical Exercises Patterns and Licks Dominant 7th Tree of Scale Choices Nomenclature Chromaticism Scale Syllabus and more! NOTE FROM JAMEY When I first heard So What on the Kind of Blue record I didn't think anything was happening because I was used to hearing changes flying by and this seemed so tame by comparison. I quickly fell in love with Kind of Blue and of course we at IU started experimenting with modal tunes and trying to keep our place in those many 8 bar phrases that seemed at times to make me feel like I was in the middle of a desert and couldn't see for the life of me the beginning of the next 8 bar phrase.

Learn the nuances of music notation, and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices for many types of notation that are currently in common use, from traditional staffs to lead sheets to guitar tablature. It discusses hundreds of notation symbols, as well as general guidelines for writing music. Berklee College of Music brings together teachers and students from all over the world, and we use notation in a great variety of ways. This book presents our perspectives on notation: what we have found to be the most commonly used practices in today's musicindustry, and what seems to be serving our community best. It includes a foreword by Matthew Nicholl, who was a long-time chair of Berklee's Contemporary Writing and Production Department. Whether you find yourself in a Nashville recording studio, Hollywood sound stage, grand concert hall, worship choir loft, or elementary school auditorium, this book will help you to create readable, professional, publication-quality notation. Beyond understanding the standard rules and definitions, you will learn to make appropriate choices for your own work, and generally how to achieve clarity and consistency in your notation so that it best serves your music. / Partitions jazz&blues / Tous instruments par tonalité / Tous instruments / BERKLEE

Keb' Mo' expertly accompanies his distinctively soulful songs with folk/blues fingerpicking swampy slide licks contemporary pop chords and a touch of jazz. The seven arrangements he teaches on this DVD are simple enough for early intermediate Guitarists but provide enough twists and turns to interest advanced musicians as well. With his easy-going humor and deep musical knowledge Keb' Mo' makes this lesson a joy to play along with. You'll learn unusual chord shapes a variety of tunings bottleneck/slide technique picking patterns and seven beautiful songs from his award-winning repertoire: Your Love Life Is Beautiful I'll Be You Water Every Morning Eileen Tell Everybody I Know and a bluesy slide arrangement of America The Beautiful Keb's songs are accessible to most learning players. The interesting part comes when he adds his 'surprise' harmonies - unexpected chords and ear-catching progressions. His stated intention is 'to inspire you by showing you things about the Guitar that will help you make choices in your music based on what you feel in your heart'.

For use with all Bb, Eb and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before.For Study: each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection - Professional rhythm tracks - Choruses for soloing - Removable Bass part - Removable Piano part.For Performance: each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) - Additional choruses for soloing.Jazz Play-Along Volume 49: Miles Davis Standards includes 10 songs: Autumn Leaves, Bye Bye Blackbird, Darn That Dream, How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky), If I Were a Bell, My Funny Valentine, On Green Dolphin Street, Some Day My Prince Will Come, Yesterdays and I Loves You, Porgy. / Tout Instrument