Part VII-XI. Par EGGERT MORITZ. ‘Hämmerklavier’ is a full-length cyclical work. The composer tries casting off the straight-jacket of hide-bound musical traditions, sending the listener on a voyage of discovery and liberation. The ‘Hämmer’ of the title refers not to the mechanical action of the pianoforte nor to Beethoven’s ‘Hammerklaviersonata’ but to the mental approach required of the performer…

Bb Trumpet. Par STEINEL MIKE. Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief review of style basics, this comprehensive method includes a section of daily warm-ups and workouts for rehearsal, followed by a variety of lessons covering specific styles …

This volume is a step-by-step approach to improvisation in jazz, rock and pop music. Based on an easy piece which can be practised together with a band on the play-along CD, each chapter comes with brief explanations as to which notes sound best when improvising and why. Solos by experienced musicians serve as examples for the player's own attempts at improvisation. The textbook can also be used b…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM / GREGORY F.. Showkits is a brand new concept in classroom project work. This pack has been designed for teachers to use and develop according to their own strengths and interests. It can be used in a variety of ways: History Topic - based around the life and times of Henry VIII. All the activity suggestions are closely related to the National Curriculum, and draw ideas from all a…

Par PECKHAM RICK. Bring new colors and voicings to your guitar playing. Berklee Professor of Guitar Rick Peckham unlocks the mysteries of modal tonality, with a series of exercises and demonstrations that will expand your chord vocabulary, capturing the signature sounds of groups led by Miles Davis, John Coltrane, as well as contemporary jazz, pop, and R&B artists. Peckham will show you how to ext…

The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the int…

An Easy Guide to Recognizing and Understanding Essential Fretboard Patterns. Par JOHNSON CHAD. Many guitarists spend years, or entire lives, feeling their way around the guitar neck in the dark. But it doesn't have to be that way! Experiencing the freedom that comes with a little theoretical knowledge is not as difficult as it may seem. With Visual Guitar Theory , you'll quickly 'connect the dots'…

Thelonious Monk was one of the most influential pianists/composers the Jazz World has ever produced. His originality and unorthodox style have fascinated both musicians and fans and continue to shape the styles of young players today. Assembled here is a vintage collection of Classic Monk; most of which need no introduction to even the most novice jazz fan. The rhythm section on this recording tak…

10 Easy Pieces For Beginners In Swing, Funk Reggae, Blues And Latin. Par RAE JAMES. Pour le approach'Designed élégant pour le débutant, cette collection de pièces fournit stimulant des matériaux performant au niveau le plus simple possible. Les accompagnements (piano ou CD) fournissent un bon support solid et inspireront le soliste à jouer avec énergie et d'enthousiasme. J'ai fait beaucoup délibér…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris' Simultaneous Learning approach, this new edition of Improve your sight-singing! Grades 4-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-singing. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic, melodic and technical exercises, then by making connections to your wider music-making, …