The Master Designer

SKU: HL.1241

ISBN 9781574242461. UPC: 884088397791. 8.5x11.0x0.383 inches.

While Gibson produced literally thousands of banjos prior to WWII, only a handful were made in the now most desirable configuration: the Original Flathead Five-String Mastertone. Since Earl Scruggs helped to make them the most sought-after banjos in the world over 60 years ago, these instruments have amassed a cult-like following. These particular banjos featured a completely innovative design when the Gibson Company introduced them around 1930. They have since become the benchmark in design, sound quality, and just sheer power among banjo players. They have therefore also become the inspiration for nearly every successful 5-string banjo that has been manufactured for the past five decades. Like Martin Dreadnaught and Fender Stratocaster guitars, the Gibson Mastertone Banjo has achieved an exalted status: It is appreciated far beyond its utilitarian purpose as a musical instrument, and considered a truly original American art form. The Mastertone design and style are instantly recognizable by musicians and music lovers around the world, even if imitated by other manufacturers. Of the 130 or so Original Flathead Five-String Mastertones known to exist, 19 of the absolute best are featured here. The Scruggs, Reno, Jenkins, Crowe, Osborne, Huber and Mills banjos are shown in all of their glory, with details of their known histories and provenances, as well as never-before-seen photos, bills of sale, factory shipping ledgers, and other ephemera relating to these rare and highly desirable instruments.

SKU: HL.49016802

ISBN 9783795705404. 6.0x8.5x0.62 inches. German.

A novel combination of DVD and book, this volume for the first time presents issues pertaining to vocal techniques and interpretation in word, picture and sound. Film examples provide insights into the working method of the renowned tenor Christoph Pregardien who can be seen in his lessons with students of his master classes. In addition, the singer and teacher Hedwig Fassbender deals with specific problems of the female voice; the pianists Michael Gees and Andreas Staier talk about the accompaniment of lied singers. Professionals, students and lovers of classical singing as well as interested amateur singers are provided with a plethora of important and valuable information. The DVD with more than 240 minutes of film material shows Christoph Pregardien during song, oratorio and opera lessons. An index allows for purposeful selection of the most important topics: exercises of scales, vocalises, phrasings, breathing, tonal work, portamento, conduct of the voice, vocal position, and many more.In the book section, Christoph Pregardien deals with further questions on programming, correct practising and warm-ups, concert preparations and voice problems, among others. This innovative product is complemented by a detailed discography of Christoph Pregardien as well as bibliographical references and recommendations. Schott Master Class Gesang was awarded the Comenius Medal 2006. With the Comenius EduMedia Awards, the Society for Education and Informatics (GPI) fosters didactic multimedia products and educational media which are of particularly great value as regards education, content as well as layout and design. The Master Class series was awarded the special prize digita 2007 for new developments which can change and further learning with new media. The convincing editing of the learning content by renowned experts and the unobtrusive media design of the videos provide the reader - no matter whether students, advanced singers or interested amateurs - with numerous suggestions on a high level. Thanks to the exercises and examples of interpretation filmed in live action and processed digitally, performers are given excellent support.

SKU: WD.080689031298

UPC: 080689031298.

The most comprehensive work of its kind, Songs for Praise and Worship is a rich anthology of 253 of the most popular songs and choruses, collected from the catalogs of all the major praise and worship publishers and many independent publishers as well. It is designed to be used either as a stand-alone collection of best-known praise and worship songs, or as a hymnal supplement, allowing the great hymns of the faith to blend with these newer musical expressions. * The pew edition features lead line and lyrics for every song with parts added when appropriate. * The singer's edition has voicings ranging from unison to SATB and includes notations for the introductions, interludes and endings featured in the song arrangements. * The worship planner edition is designed to aid the worship leader, music director or pastor in creating a unified, focused worship service using the songs in the collection. It features all of the music in the singer's edition format along with topical listings, scripture references, comprehensive song indexes and other practical planning materials. * The keyboard edition is a foundational keyboard accompaniment that includes transitions and modulatory material, moderate fully-realized two-hand piano accompaniments, chord symbols, scripture references, and the complete vocal parts from the singer's edition for use in rehearsal. * The 15 Instrumental Editions for any size praise band or orchestra include song lyrics for every title. * The Spiralbound PGV edition features a simplified keyboard part with the melody in the right hand, chord symbols, complete lyrics and all of the song endings, repeat endings and medley segues found in other editions of the book.

SKU: HL.250951

ISBN 9781540012074. UPC: 888680715083. 9.0x12.0x0.473 inches.

Designed by John McCarthy for piano or electronic keyboard, this Master Edition combines all three levels of this award wining series in a complete course! As a bonus we have included a complete Key Tab section that will quickly and easily show you how to play chords, progressions and entire songs. Learn all the essential techniques needed to play all genres of music. Start with proper posture and hand position. Next you will follow a gradual and progressive learning path to read music and play songs and master the keyboard. You will learn everything from classical pieces to blues progressions and challenging techniques. Learn melodies, scales and the basics of improvising. As an added bonus, included are audio backing tracks and playing examples you can download that follow each lesson and let you apply them over full band backing tracks.