Explorations In Music, Book 3

The Piano Improvisation Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the practical skills and theoretical issues involved in mastering all forms of Piano improvisation including classical jazz rock and blues.Whereas most books offer little more than models for imitation and exercises for practicing this one adopts an approach specifically designed to encourage and enable independent creative exploration. The book contains a series of graded tutorial sections with musical examples on CD as well as an appendix listing useful scales chords voicings and progressions across all keys a bibliography and a discography.In addition tosections outlining how melody harmony rhythm texture and form work in improvised Piano music giving distinctive emphasis to the interconnectedness of classical and jazz improvisation there are sections devoted to explaining how ideas can be developed into continuous music and to exploring the process of finding a personal style.

Revised edition-Building on what you have learned in A Level Music Harmony Workbook 1 this book explores more advanced composition techniques and provides a firm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony. It guides you through topics such as the harmonisation of chorales in the style of J.S. Bach. Activities are provided throughout the book to help you learn and practise the skills you are acquiring. This book is a thoroughly revised edition of the A2 Music Harmony Workbook (2009) updated to meet the requirements of the 2016 A Level Music specifications for all exam boards.

Par HARRIS PAUL. This new series from Paul Harris builds on his previous series' Improve your Scales and Improve your Sightreading . Improve your Practice Grade 1 begins by encouraging students to plan their practice sessions, starting with warm-ups and then giving tips on how to 'explore a piece'. This book will help children to think about different aspects of their music as they play giving them a better musical understanding of their pieces and also encourages independent thought and exploration. / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Tout Instrument

Par HAMMOND HEATHER / MARSHALL KAREN. This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire, quick studies, key technical information and musicianship activities, students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved, technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 3 is suitable for Grade 5 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series./ Méthode / Piano

A Romantic Sketchbook For Piano explores the wealth of piano music from the Romantic period in five carefully graded albums. Mostly composed between 1830 and 1930 the pieces in these albums have been selected to introduce players to a wide range of music from works by some of the leading Romantic composers (such as Schumann Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky) to unfamiliar pieces by lesser-known figures.Each volume presents a variety of keys time signatures and textures within a comprehensive range of tempi which will be invaluable to students in the development of their musical skills. Players will also respond imaginatively to the varying styles and moods offeredin these colourful sketchbooks from the lively dances and mood pictures to the tender songs and gentle serenades.The five books in this series are graded in terms of difficulty Book 1 being relatively easy and Book 5 advanced.

Par HAMMOND HEATHER / MARSHALL KAREN. This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire, quick studies, key technical information and musicianship activities, students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved, technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 2 is suitable for Grade 4 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series./ Méthode / Piano

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC?s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels ? from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC?s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels ? from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC?s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels ? from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC?s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels ? from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

This guidebook teaches songwriters exactly how to create awesome solos that will really help their material stand out. Based on the study of nearly 900 songs from six decades of great music it explains the musical role played bysolos illustrates which notes work over any chord sequence and offers a comprehensive range of hints and tips for creating instrumental breaks that will enhance any song. An accompanying CD includes no fewer than 42 sample solosin a range of styles and moods. Separate backing tracks are provided for the reader to work with and play over. For songwriting guitarists the book goes beyond mere instrumental technique to demonstrate how lead guitar can bemade to serve a song rather than simply decorating it. It also explores the wide range of other instruments that can be used to create really stunning solos.

A Manual of Techniques and Possibilities for the Adventurous Improvising Musician. Par KANE DAVID. Sure - everybody has an opinion on how to play ?outside?. But until now, no one has made an in-depth exploration of the commonalities and differences in how the greatest jazz players on the planet have incorporated their inspiring, harmony defying techniques. With Playing Outside the Chord, David Kane invokes a thoughtfully curated selection of transcribed phrases that take the reader beyond the simple mechanics of what is being played and offer revelatory insights into what the players are (or might be) thinking when they play it. It?s a daunting, seemingly impossible objective; yet here it is, beautifully examined, notated, and explained in an accessible way that every musician can understand. 'This book is a treasure trove, full of important information on chromaticism and its usage. From Bach to Schoenberg, Dave covers a lot of ground and the book is very well organized. He specifically addresses the melodic aspect of improvisation, including lines and phrases, rather than the usual emphasis on harmony. What's special is that he explores the ?feeling? and overall effect of the lines on the listener. This book is all you need as a working guide towards understanding the implications of 20th century jazz and classical music.? -David Liebman LEVEL-UP!!! If you?re feeling uninspired, stuck, or limited by your current play, this is the perfect book to help you break those chains, stimulate your creativity, and take your playing and composing in compelling new directions. Enthusiastically endorsed by modern jazz luminaries such as David Liebman and Richie Beirach, Playing Outside the Chord is devoted to melodic phrasing that transcends conventional chord/scale relationships. This exciting technique incorporating the theory and practice of horizontal playing and extended tonality pioneered by jazz titans such as Michael Brecker, Cory Henry, John Scofield, Brad Meldhau, and Jacob Collier is a vital component of the modern jazz performance and improvisation toolbox. Featuring over 200 musical examples gleaned from classic solos, plus 15 extensive transcriptions of legendary performances, this book is skillfully designed to clue you in on the theoretical basis of ?outside? play as practiced by these trail-blazing musicians. It systematically describes each type of technique used, including timing and source considerations, and by doing so unlocks a wealth of modern ideas that offer rich possibilities for the creative improviser. Kane?s insightful treatise on outside playing represents an important expansion of the ideas available to the dedicated student of improvisation. / Date parution : 2022-04-01/ Etude / Tout Instrument

The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, 'quick study' sight-reading, repertoire and 'concert pianist' hints and tips. The series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at post grade 7-8.The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, 'quick study' sight-reading, repertoire and 'concert pianist' hints and tips. The series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at post grade 7-8. / Niveau : 6-7 / Pédagogie / Etude / Piano

The Young Pianist's Activity Book is designed to stimulate the imagination and arouse a questioning attitude. Finding out about musical sounds and exploring the notes of the keyboard of a piano or an electronic keyboard are made into a game a kind of musical treasure hunt. The young player is asked to discover things about the keyboard and the music; to write down observations using colours and to experiment with sound.There are short original pieces to play which also encourage a different approach to the development of technique i.e. the necessary physical freedom to move around the keyboard. There are also the author's adaptations of orchestral worksby famous composers. The story behind the music is featured in the 'Read and Colour' sections giving a more friendly approach to the great composer. Here too there are suggestions for further listening.The activity book is not meant as a substitute for the usual primer or books of graded pieces but to complement them. The material is useful for the development of aural ability and improvisation aspects which increasingly form part of or are options in the national graded piano and keyboard examinations. Some items may need the help of a teacher but others could be attempted between lessons according to the individual pupil.