SKU: VD.978-3-925366-72-7
ISBN 9783925366727. 9.45 x 6.7 inches.
SKU: HL.9971498
ISBN 9781617742866. UPC: 884088545369. 4.75x5 inches.
Hola Amigos! Experience authentic music styles of the Afro-Spanish-Caribbean by Puerto Rican-born author & bi-lingual educator, Alejandro Jimenez. Connect with educational philosophies and cultural backgrounds of the Spanish Caribbean to understand how they influenced the music of that area. Learn how song, dance, rhythmic instruments and drama all come together to help build confidence and promote personal expression. Originally developed and used in urban, multi-cultural settings here in the United States, the works featured in Picante are for all general music classes. Students form their own Latin Music ensembles and explore the highly rhythmic beat of the plena from Puerto Rico, the regueton which is popular among urban Latino youth, the fast two-step beat of the merengue from the Dominican Republic, the bomba from Puerto Rican folk music, and the son from Cuban dance music. These different styles influenced what we now call Salsa music. The kid-friendly ensembles have been written for Grades 5-9 and are presented from easy to more difficult. A variety of short, easily-learned ostinato rhythm patterns are played on Latin percussion and Orff instruments and added one at a time, followed by the Spanish and English lyrics. These voice parts are also made up of short ostinato patterns that, when layered in, create easily-sung harmonies in an instant! You can perform all or some of the voice parts, so do what best fits your situation. A helpful teaching sequence, dance steps and objectives linked to the National Standards are provided for each song, and all ensemble parts are reproducible! The piano/vocal printed score represents the form of each song as recorded on the companion CD, and is only a suggested guide to follow. Encourage your students to be creative and make up their own song form! Available separately: Teacher Edition (with reproducible pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 5-9.
SKU: CF.CPS251F
ISBN 9781491159880. UPC: 680160918478.
About the Music Semper Gratus is Latin for always grateful. The piece was written in honor of James E. Champion, who taught band for thirty-eight years, twenty-five of which were spent in Florence, Alabama, where he was my elementary school and high school band director. His bands consistently achieved superior ratings throughout his career. He holds multi-decade-spanning memberships in professional music education organizations, continues to serve in helping with Alabama Bandmasters Association events, and conducts and performs in various community bands and ensembles. As my band director at Bradshaw High School, Mr. Champion encouraged me to perform one of my first compositions, a clarinet quartet, at solo/ensemble festival. He taught his students the fundamentals of music, the technical aspects of performance, and exposed them to the great standards of band literature. But in doing so, he also modeled leadership, work-ethic, good character, and fostered the love of the activity of band that led me to choose music education as a career. And for that, I will always be grateful. Performance Notes Measures 1-12: The beginning of the piece should be performed in a majestic, fanfare-like style. The woodwind cues should only be used if absolutely needed during this section. Measures 41-58: The concert toms should establish a presence, but not overpower the winds. The triangle and woodblock parts should be heard distinctly over the concert toms. A higher pitched woodblock should be used for this section. (A set of claves could be used in place of the woodblock if desired.) Measures 59-94: The entirety of the middle section should be played in a rubato style to maximize musical expression, exaggerating dynamics and ritardando sections. The quarter-note triplets in the middle and low winds should be emphasized at m. 70. The molto ritardando that begins at m. 70 should be allowed to build as long as possible in m. 71 before reaching the musical apex of the middle section at m. 72. At mm. 92-94, depending on the size of the ensemble, you may want to limit the number of players (or put one per part) to achieve the most delicate sound possible. Measures 95-End: In mm. 99-107, be sure that the eighth-note running mallet parts are heard as a background texture, but do not overpower the winds. In mm. 114-115, the accents on beats 2 and 4 in the lower winds should be exaggerated to contrast the feel of the previous four measures. In m. 118, all winds should cut off and breathe on beat two for maximum impact on the next three measures.About the MusicSemper Gratus is Latin for “always grateful.†The piece was written in honor of James E. Champion, who taught band for thirty-eight years, twenty-five of which were spent in Florence, Alabama, where he was my elementary school and high school band director. His bands consistently achieved superior ratings throughout his career. He holds multi-decade-spanning memberships in professional music education organizations, continues to serve in helping with Alabama Bandmasters Association events, and conducts and performs in various community bands and ensembles. As my band director at Bradshaw High School, Mr. Champion encouraged me to perform one of my first compositions, a clarinet quartet, at solo/ensemble festival. He taught his students the fundamentals of music, the technical aspects of performance, and exposed them to the great standards of band literature. But in doing so, he also modeled leadership, work-ethic, good character, and fostered the love of the activity of band that led me to choose music education as a career. And for that, I will always be grateful.Performance NotesMeasures 1-12:  The beginning of the piece should be performed in a majestic, fanfare-like style. The woodwind cues should only be used if absolutely needed during this section.Measures 41-58:  The concert toms should establish a presence, but not overpower the winds.  The triangle and woodblock parts should be heard distinctly over the concert toms. A higher pitched woodblock should be used for this section. (A set of claves could be used in place of the woodblock if desired.) Measures 59-94:  The entirety of the middle section should be played in a rubato style to maximize musical expression, exaggerating dynamics and ritardando sections.  The quarter-note triplets in the middle and low winds should be emphasized at m. 70.  The molto ritardando that begins at m. 70 should be allowed to build as long as possible in m. 71 before reaching the musical apex of the middle section at m. 72. At mm. 92–94, depending on the size of the ensemble, you may want to limit the number of players (or put one per part) to achieve the most delicate sound possible.Measures 95-End:  In mm. 99–107, be sure that the eighth-note running mallet parts are heard as a background texture, but do not overpower the winds. In mm. 114–115, the accents on beats 2 and 4 in the lower winds should be exaggerated to contrast the feel of the previous four measures.  In m. 118, all winds should cut off and breathe on beat two for maximum impact on the next three measures.
SKU: CF.CPS251
ISBN 9781491159873. UPC: 680160918461.
SKU: HL.283650
ISBN 9780990785125. UPC: 888680793692. 10x9 inches.
West Africa's vibrant colors and sounds come alive in this interactive musical storybook depicting the touching tale of a small bird who must face her biggest fear. 4 to 7 year olds will love adding the sounds of Haja's heartbeat, wind and the rain on the mango leaves. Companion audio includes a djembe drum jam track, an audiobook of the story, and the instant classic song “Fly Haja Fly,” performed by author Julia Jordan Kamanda and students from J3Music Studios. A singer/songwriter, teaching artist, and “mom on a music mission,” Julia helps your students explore Haja's world and learn more about the musical element of rhythm.The price of this book includes a unique code that provides access to download audio tracks online.
SKU: SP.71657
ISBN 9781585605019. UPC: 728941716575.
It is often said that rhythm is the driving force of any music. In either case, rhythm is certainly an integral musical element much like, melody and harmony. The guitar is the instrument providing this rhythm especially in Rock, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues. The rhythm guitarist has important a role as the more celebrated lead guitarist in any band. In understanding this fact, Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar by Paul J. Newman provides a comprehensive instructional approach to learning how to fill that essential Rhythm role. The explanations of musical notation, rhythm, styles of rhythm and technique are detailed and could certainly fill a book of their own. Some of the material surveyed is covered in greater detail in companion volumes such as Teach Yourself Chords and Progressions, Teach Yourself Scales and Modes and Teach Yourself Lead Guitar. All editions of Teach Yourself products are exclusively available from Santorella Publications including Teach Yourself Rhythm Guitar which stands alone, and to master its content would be an incredible reward. Chord Frames - Notation - Chords, Keys and the Guitar - The Minor Triad - Seventh Chord - Minor Seventh Chord - Major Seventh Chord - Notes - Beats - Strumming - The Triplet - Syncopation - Strumming 16th Notes - Blues Rhythm - Blues to Rock - Beyond Rock - Jazz - Reggae and Ska - Technique - The Release - Muting - The Choke - Bass Chord Patterns - Position Shifting - Songs 1-8; No Problem - I'll Drive - Free Swinger - Gentle Breeze - Circles - Spaces - Walk in the Park - Hi and Goodbye.
SKU: BT.9780713673616
ISBN 9780713673616. English.
A must have collection of fun and absorbing songs and chants for practicing vocabulary and phrases when first learning the English language, combining language learning with music.
These up-beat and catchy tunes helppupils memorise words and phrases through repetition, and a with CD of perfomances, backing tracks and teaching tracks this is a perfect accompaniment to any method. No musical experience is required, suitable for 7-11 year oldsand is ideal companion for those learning English as a second language.