Tapping is a technique that involves playing notes with both hands directly on the neck of the Bass Guitar. It was popularised by virtuosos such as Adam Nitti, Stuart Hamm, Victor Wooten and Billy Sheehan, but has become more and more popular with amateur players for the unique and futuristic sounds it can produce. With Tapping A La Basse, you can learn everything necessary to master this cool tec…

Dorisch, Mixolydisch und Pentatonik Bluestonleitern. Par DICKBAUER KLAUS. In the previous edition, Klaus Dickbauer covered major scales, triads, and interval exercises - combined with groovy beats - in a fresh and contemporary way. He now continues his well-thought-out approach to scales with a concentration on Dorian, Mixolydian, pentatonic, and blues scales - the perfect tools for building first…

Etudes for Phrasing and Articulation. Par LOWELL RICHARD. Learn to play with jazz phrasing and articulation. These 27 duets are in jazz and jazz-influenced styles such as swing, bebop, funk,samba, and others. They are appropriate for performance by any melodic instruments. The duets feature independent contrapuntal lines, and practicing them will give you intimate insight into how these constructs…

Par PERRIN ROLAND. Imagine turning on the radio, hearing a good song and being able to write the whole thing down ? tune, chords, bassline and drums. That is what you will learn with this course. Real Ear Training is the ultimate book for learning to hear, write down and understand melodies, chords, basslines, rhythms and drum kit grooves. No instrument is required and only basic music notation kn…

Twenty great saxophone solos from the musicals with two accompanying CDs featuring demos and full 'soundalike' backing tracks. A classic selection of showtunes ranging from West End hits by Jorome Kern and Lionel Bart to the golden years of stage musicals by Lloyd Webber and amp - Rice and Ulvaeus and amp - Anderson. Here's your chance to stand in the spotlight and play some of the all-time greate…

This must-have new series gives you the opportunity to learn 27 of the most important jazz standards contained in the Just Jazz and Just Standards Real Books. Learn these great songs by playing along with jazz greats Jimmy Haslip and Barry Coates in a classic trio jazz setting. Plus, in the accompanying books Jimmy and Barry teach their approaches to chord substitution, comping, and soloing concep…

Learn to channel improvisational impulses into great solos with this amazing book and CD by outstanding jazz performer and educator, Mark Dziuba. Topics are thoroughly explained and organized into three main categories: instruction in the harmonic and melodic structures of jazz, discussions of practical application, and conceptual issues. Complex subjects are taught with an engaging and friendly s…

Par WILSON MARK. Stringtastic Book 2: Violin teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure…

Compilation. Lyrics included. 12 more great standards to choose from. A complete, balanced set of well-known songs that work as well for a wedding and other professional engagements as they do for a jazz jam session. A fun, no pressure way of learning these important songs, so you'll always be ready for any occasion. Twelve more great Standards to choose from. A complete, balanced set of well-know…

This First Chart Toppers songbook is a collection of best selling, popular songs arranged for Piano, designed to complement the acclaimed John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course.The songs included in First Chart Toppers are presented in simplified arrangements, making this an ideal repertoire for pupils working through parts two to four of the Easiest Piano Course. The order of the songs is such that…