SKU: MB.30844M
ISBN 9781513464268. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Skip James was one of the most influential early Bluesmen, but his importance as a stylist remained undiscovered until he was brought out of a long retirement by the Folk/Blues revival of the early 1960â??s. Born in 1902 and raised in Bentonia, Nehemiah Curtis James was brought up in a religious family: his father was a bootlegger who reformed and became a Baptist preacher. Skip learned piano in school but picked up guitar from his friend Henry Stuckey. In 1931 Skip was picked up by a scout for Paramount Records and he cut 26 tracks, of which 18 were released, in a two day session at their Grafton, Wisconsin studios. These recordings presented a unique and haunting genius that influenced legendary bluesmen as Robert Johnson, Kansas Joe McCoy and Johnny Temple. But the recordings sold poorly, having been released during the Great Depression, and he drifted into obscurity.
We have included as online downloads Skipâ??s 1931 recordings. The crackling sound of these rare recordings cannot obscure the brilliance of this seminal Blues master.
After over 30 yearâ??s retirement from music, Skip was rediscovered by Blues enthusiasts Bill Barth, John Fahey and Henry Vestine. They persuaded Skip to appear at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964, where his renditions of his old songs were still powerful and moving. His performances as well as his old and new recordings influenced a generation of new musicians: Eric Clapton, Alan Wilson of Canned Heat, Cream, Deep Purple, Chris Thomas King, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Derek Trucks, Beck, Big Sugar, John Martyn, Lucinda Williams and Rory Block to name a few.
Books on legendary Blues musicians written by white musicologists tend to offer a subjective perspective on how the artists felt, thought or reacted. A tainted picture is captured that has more to do with the writerâ??s social and musical experiences. This autobiography is different. The words, thoughts and feelings come directly from the artistâ??s lips. This is the story of Nehemiah â??Skipâ? James told by Nehemiah â??Skipâ? James.
SKU: BT.MUSAM975359
ISBN 9780711996618. English.
This is the book for you if you always wanted to learn but somehow kept putting it off, if you’ve played guitar before and given up or if you’re determined to crack it this time.
The no-nonsense guide that will soon haveyouplaying great chords, riffs and even solos with as little pain as possible!
Some basic musical knowledge is handy, but the 2 CDs included feature a demonstration and backing tracks for each exercise. Chord boxes andhow-to-playphotos make the tricky stuff easy.
Arranged by Matt Scharfglass who is a New York-based songwriter, bassist and multi-instrumentalist. He does session work, leads his own band and performs extensively in the New YorkCity area.
SKU: JK.01919
UPC: 093285019195. Psalm 92:1-5, Enos 1:27.
Arranged for the Saturday afternoon session of the October 2019 General Conference, James Kasen's setting of Sweet Is the Work is nothing short of awe-inspiring! A soul-stirring organ accompaniment elevates the old and familiar hymn to more contemplative worship of the King who rules in the eternal world of joy. This piece will be appropriate in any sacred setting. It features verses 1, 3, 4 and 6 of the hymn.Text: Isaac Watts Music: John J. McClellan Arranger: James C. Kasen Difficulty: medium Performance Time: 3:30References: Psalm 92:1-5, Enos 1:27
SKU: JK.01853
Doctrine and Covenants 82:14, Moses 7:62-65.
Powerful hymn arranged for treble chorus (SSAA), and organ, performed in the Saturday Evening Session of the September 23, 2017 Women's General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Composer: anonymous/German hymn (1784) Arranger: James C. Kasen Lyricist: Edward PartridgeReference: Doctrine and Covenants 82:14, Moses 7:62-65
SKU: JK.01033
Matthew 6:6, Alma 33:3-11.
Arranged for men's chorus (TTBB) and organ, with flowing accompaniment and organ interlude between verses. Arranged for the Brigham Young University-Idaho Men's Chorus, performed at the April 2014 Priesthood Session of General Conference. Full audio accompaniment mp3 also available (01033acc.mp3).Composer: Hans Henry Petersen Arranger: James C. Kasen Lyricist: Hans Henry Petersen Difficulty: Easy / medium acc. Performance time: 4:20References: Matthew 6:6, Alma 33:3-11
SKU: JK.01905
UPC: 093285019058. Doctrine and Covenants 78:17-19, Alma 34:38.
Beautiful, simple hymn rendition for men's chorus (TB), with simple, sustained organ accompaniment. Performed in the 2019 Priesthood Session of General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.*Organ Accompaniment Part available: #01905ap*SATB version of this arrangement is also available here. Composer: Edwin O. ExcellArranger: James C. KasenLyricist: Johnson Oatman, Jr.Difficulty: Easy/Accompaniment MediumPerformance time: 4:00References: Doctrine and Covenants 78:17-19, Alma 34:38
SKU: HL.391273
ISBN 9781705156841. UPC: 196288028796. 9.0x12.0x0.404 inches.
Drumming in a Band: Stuff you Can Use, by Rob Mitzner, can prepare drummers to play almost any kind of gig. The target audience is drummers with 2 or more years of playing experience who want to learn to play in a band. All of the material presented comes from the author's real-world experience in recording sessions and band situations. Based around â??Groove Workshopsâ? that include 53 bass/drums groove play-alongs, styles explored include rock, drum'n'bass, RandB/soul, reggae, World, roots, blues, jazz, odd time, and more. Within these styles, specific substyles and classic influences are examined, with grooves and rhythm section approaches used by Billy Cobham, James Brown, Steve Jordan, David Garibaldi, J Dilla, Robert Glasper, Art Blakey, and many others. Other substyles studied include bluegrass, New Orleans Second Line, boogaloo, blues, various shuffles, grungy rock, jazz brushes, and much more. The package also includes 18 full-length original song play-along tracks with New York bands and top session players, including Woodhead, Simon Garrett, Dave Ross, Luke Buck, Andrea Capozzoli, MC Frontalot, Will Reynolds, Eric Price, Michael Gallant, Lars Potteiger, Chris Cheek, Dmitry Ishenko, Yana Davydova, Matthew Milligan, John Shannon, Jared Sims, Gaby Alter, Schaffer the Darklord and Miss Eaves. Audio files with and without drums are included for every groove, along with detailed charts, transcriptions, road maps and lead sheets. There is also a section on how to make your own charts. There is video and analysis for every track, with interviews, anecdotes, and pro tips for the drummer from all the various musicians. Product Details: â?¢ 175 pages total â?¢ 73 videos and over 150 mp3 audio files â?¢ Charts, transcriptions and road maps (and how to create your own) â?¢ Interviews with all the musicians on the drummer's role in the band.
SKU: BT.RSK200046
ISBN 9781912352555. English.
Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals.
For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series, Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus.
The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock, metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recordingstudios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel, authenticity and musicianship.
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SKU: HL.360470
ISBN 9781789361889. UPC: 840126990843. 9.0x12.0x0.219 inches.
The Rockschool Acoustic series is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including the James Taylor, Corinne Bailey Rae, Eva Cassidy, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, and Bon Jovi • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.
SKU: BT.RSK200066
ISBN 9781912352753. English.
For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Drums series, Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus.
SKU: GI.G-10472
ISBN 9781574635355.
Mastering Sight-Reading for Keyboard Percussion is designed for any performance level. The exercises included can be utilized in a multitude of different methods to allow beginners to succeed and also challenging professional musicians. While the incorporation of rhythm into each exercise is recommended, this method is focused primarily on sight-reading pitch. These are great exercises to incorporate as part of a daily warm-up routine. In this method book, Dr. Butler presents the reader with many options to personalize and customize each practice session. His system specifically addresses the interval spacing of mallet percussion and the development of muscle memory needed for consistent mallet playing.  —James B. Campbell, Professor of Percussion University of Kentucky.
SKU: PR.144402290
UPC: 680160027316.
The theme that opens my Fantasy-Variations permeates the harmonic and melodic life of the 24 short episodes and coda that follow. However, in a few sections the relationships with the theme are more hidden than explicit; the fanciful connections between these portions and the opening theme suggested the work's hybrid title. Yet even in these more wide-ranging variations the opening theme is usually still hovering nearby, often as a quiet presence contrasting with more animated gestures. The piece may be understood as a kind of dream journal: a chain of brief entries that seem to vary greatly, yet rotate about a fixed constellation of types and obsessions, speaking a language of images at once logical and impossible, familiar and mysterious. I wrote the Fantasy-Variations for the Leonardo trio in 1991 with the support of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in composition.The theme that opens my Fantasy-Variations permeates the harmonic and melodic life of the 24 short episodes and coda that follow. However, in a few sections the relationships with the theme are more hidden than explicit; the fanciful connections between these portions and the opening theme suggested the work’s hybrid title. Yet even in these more wide-ranging variations the opening theme is usually still hovering nearby, often as a quiet presence contrasting with more animated gestures.The piece may be understood as a kind of dream journal: a chain of brief entries that seem to vary greatly, yet rotate about a fixed constellation of types and obsessions, speaking a language of images at once logical and impossible, familiar and mysterious.I wrote the Fantasy-Variations for the Leonardo trio in 1991 with the support of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in composition.
SKU: PR.14440229S
UPC: 680160027330.
