As it is the most commonly used instrument in Bossa Nova the Guitar stands at the very core of these 25 complete accompani­ments; they are performed in the style of legendary Bossa Nova Guitar players such as Gilberto Gil Stan Getz Joao Gilberto Baden Powell Antonio Carlos Jobim and many more. Wistfully swaying rhythms and subtle chords are adorning the pages of this coursebook - admittedly …

Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text this arrangement uses the melody that?s best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cueing makes sure it?…

This uplifting anthem combines two well-known texts that are commonly read at weddings: 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Song of Solomon 8:6-7. Portraying a theme that is both personal and eternal Faith hope and love remain is suitable for use not only as part of a wedding ceremony but also for general services and concerts.

for Harp-This easy-to-read chart for pedal harpists by Sylvia Woods includes the pedal diagrams for the most commonly used glissandos: 6th minor 7th suspended 4 diminished 7th augmented and whole tone. Several possible pedalconfigurations are listed for many of the glisses so you may choose the one you like the sound of best and the one that is easiest to get in and out of with the fewest pe…

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Miles Davis was one of the most innovative musicians of the 20th century. This book will shed some insight into the music and soloing devices he used during his earlier periods. First, to help the student better understand Miles' early bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other techniques co…

Gig Savers Complete Edition-Corey Christiansen: Rock Guitar Essentials combines the author's five previous pocket-sized editions. This comprehensive Gig Savers book contains everything the beginning guitarist needs to master the rockstyle. Part 1 of this guide gives aspiring rock guitarists a working knowledge of the most basic scales commonly used to improvise rock solos and write rock melodies. …

Fundamentals of Piano Theory is a graded piano theory series that goes far beyond traditional method book materials. In addition to theory the books include music history sight reading and ear training. Review testsare presented using examples taken from the literature students are performing. Analysis and practice drills follow theory requirements commonly required for state examinations. The …

This collection of some of the most beautiful classical melodies is scored for violin solo with piano/keyboard accompaniment. All the pieces are commonly requested for weddings and useful for other worship situations. These solosare intermediate in difficulty requiring some notes beyond third position.

Originally from Cuba and Peru the Cajon has evolved to one of the most popular and most commonly used rhythm instruments. The basically endless number of musical contexts in which it can be employed fascinate not only drummers and percussionists. With this book you will learn basic playing techniques and your first grooves and have a lot of fun with this fascinating instrument. The CD contains m…

This book of jazz scales will develop the skills required in playing jazz. It introduces patterns characteristic of the idiom such as modes the blues scale and the minor pentatonic and explores these on roots and in key centres commonly found in jazz.