Time Signature Studies For Bass (RAINEY CHUCK)

French composer Alain Weber (b. 1930) writes 15 Rhythmic And Melodic Studies for Double Bass with much experience and expertise in the field of pedagogy. Following graduation from the Paris Conservatoire Weber spent time in Italy to develop his own musical style. However he soon returned to the institution as a professor of theory and counterpoint. 15 Rhythmic And Melodic Studies addresses a range of advanced techniques including chromaticism complex rhythms varying time signatures articulation bowings and double stops amongst other aspects. Weber is a significant contributor to importantteaching materials and 15 Rhythmic And Melodic Studies is no exception.

This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance.

American composer trombonist conductor and teacher David Uber (b. 1921) is a virtuoso performer on the Trombone as well as a popular music professor. His Concert Etudes remain significant for Tuba and Bass Trombone players. Uber's Concert Etudes were compiled in 1984 and address advanced musical techniques including unusual time signatures complex rhythms accidentals variations in performance directions breath control unusual intervals complex key signatures ornamentation and articulation amongst other aspects. For all advanced Tuba and Bass Trombone players Uber's ConcertEtudes ensure progressive technical studies.

This is one of four Preparatory-level books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Preparatory Level: For students in their first year of study- Middle C position treble and bass clef grand staff- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- pp p mp mf f- 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to one sharp- Repeat 8ve tie fermata ritardando accentRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinctcategories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and rhythms one hundred years old. He expected his boys to thrive