Although there are many fine scale books on the market, none of them are really for INSIDE the scales to explore the various intervals, harmonized scales in triads and diatonic 7ths, and neighbor tones to achieve some chromaticism. This book helps to employ multiple-use scales (modes) by superimposing them over the given chords to expand and color them. A variety of chord progressions, taken from …

Description In Comping Standards For Jazz Guitar renowned Guitar guru and author Jim Ferguson helps you to take your playing to the next level. Using common jazz chord progressions, this book takes you through three primary comping approaches: straight-four, moving bass lines and combo variants. In the process, you'll learn numerous chord voicings, ways to organize them and a wide variety of dyn…

Par WILLIAMS ANTHONY. From preparing for the very first lesson to mastering fiendish fingering and performance anxiety, this inspirational guide helps teachers nurture and support students at every level and develop a love of the piano. With musical communication at its heart, The Piano Teacher?s Survival Guide by Anthony Williams tackles universal issues and common frustrations faced by all piani…

Learning to play the Ukulele is a great experience, but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you familiarise yourself with the instrument and then gets you playing - fast! Full-colour pictures, clear diagrams and really practical advice combine to make Start-Up Ukulele do exactly what it says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track and that makes everythi…

In some European Christmas traditions, Saint Nick (Santa Claus) does not work alone. He travels with the 'Krampus,' a 'Christmas Devil' who doles out punishment to bad boys and girls on Christmas Eve. This work serves as a darkly delightful Christmas piece, intended to educate, entertain, and creep out your audience. The poem 'Beware the Krampus' (written by the composer) helps frame the piece as …

Par REICHARDT JOHANN FRIEDRICH. If he is known at all, then generally Reichardt is known primarily as a Lied composer. This first edition of the full score of the Weihnachtskantilene makes this work for large ensemble once again accessible. This simple, homophonic setting in 16 movements is scored in some sections for double choir, whereby the higher choir can be performed effectively by a childre…

The beginner?s guide to learning the violin for any musical styleViolin For Dummies helps you teach yourself to play the violin, even if you?ve never read a note of music. From choosing the right violin for you to playing a variety of musical styles, this book has you covered. You?ll start with the basics of posture and bowing technique, learn how to tune your instrument and keep it in beautiful c…

An incredible Estonian poem about the mystery and wonder of music. A dynamic build of sound and tone helps to express the importance of the text and the gorgeous harmonies and solid construction will please choir and audience alike. Don't miss this work that will resonate deeply with your singers. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

For use with all B Flat, E Flat, C and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians.With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time.FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track w…

Three---Two---One---BLAST OFF! Rock the moon with your band on their next performance. The percussion section is featured, and even helps to provide a 'lift-off' for the moon launch. Great fun for everyone, this novelty-rock piece has a tune your audience will be singing long after the concert. With one-part writing for clarinet, alto saxophone, and trumpet, and clarinets staying under the break, …