SKU: FT.FM529
ISBN 9790570484287.
On the Coney Island Boardwalk was inspired by my years of listening to trumpeter Herb Alpert. The melody came to me when I was reminiscing about those summer days when I would take the subway out to Coney Island from my flat in Brooklyn. I'd spend the day roaming the boardwalk, hunting down used vinyl records in the second- hand shops, and always riding the old wooden Cyclone roller coaster at least once. What made Herb's trumpet sound like it was talking was his way of articulating each note, imagining they were words. If you really want to get your horn to speak, follow the articulation markings carefully. The Romantic tune My Girl alternates between swing and straight rhythms. The a capella B section should be played straight and with particular attention to the tuning of the intervals and the written articulation markings. This Cat Bugs Me - a rag - was inspired by the compositions of LeRoy Shield, one of the very first composers to write original music for Hollywood films. You can hear his music on the soundtracks for Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang comedies. As with all ragtime, don't try to play it too fast. Try to feel it as a march that swings. I don't recall where I got the title, but I suspect I was watching some old cartoons at the time. Grapplin' with the Apple should be played with straight quavers, not swung. In order to get real flavour out of this piece, pay close attention to the articulation markings, especially the combinations of quavers slurred to staccato notes. The apple referred to in the title is New York City, often referred to as 'The Big Apple'. Take it to the Shed - here's one to help you sharpen up your chops! Take it well under tempo at first to get the tricky passages as clean as possible, especially bars 45-47. Slowly work it up to speed as your technique allows. All quavers are to be swung and again, in order to get the most from this piece pay close attention to all articulation markings. The title is a jazz reference. When you take something to 'the shed' you're working on it to make it as fine as it can be.
SKU: HL.8720104
ISBN 9781423473213. UPC: 073999318241. 6.8x10.5x0.09 inches.
Bette Midler's hit from the movie Beaches brings new appeal to the Drifters' 1964 hit! The moderate tempo and strong hook of this East Coast beach tune give it timeless appeal! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm) Duration: ca. 2:50.
SKU: HL.282478
ISBN 9781540034359. UPC: 888680789220. 9.0x12.0x0.979 inches.
Music was changing and evolving during the 1960s, and these 100 songs show the musical diversity of the decade. This collection is arranged for easy piano with lyrics. Songs include: Aquarius • Blowin' in the Wind • Breaking up Is Hard to Do • Do Wah Diddy Diddy • Downtown • For Once in My Life • Gentle on My Mind • God Only Knows • Good Vibrations • Happy Together • A Hard Day's Night • I Saw Her Standing There • I'm a Believer • King of the Road • Leaving on a Jet Plane • The Letter • The Loco-Motion • Louie, Louie • Mr. Tambourine Man • Monday, Monday • Oh, Pretty Woman • Proud Mary • (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay • The Sound of Silence • Spanish Flea • Spinning Wheel • The Twist • Up, up and Away • Wichita Lineman • Wild Thing • and more.
SKU: HL.1255559
ISBN 9798350100563. UPC: 196288156017. 9.0x12.0 inches.
If you're new to the ukulele, you're probably eager to learn some songs! This book features favorites in standard G-C-E-A tuning with melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams that beginning players want to strum and sing. Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine â?¢ All You Need Is Love â?¢ California Dreamin' â?¢ Demons â?¢ Drift Away â?¢ Have You Ever Seen the Rain? â?¢ Knockin' on Heaven's Door â?¢ Last Kiss â?¢ Margaritaville â?¢ My Girl â?¢ Perfect â?¢ The Sound of Silence â?¢ Wake Me Up â?¢ When Will I Be Loved â?¢ and more.