Twelve arrangements for solo jazz piano of standard jazz tunes. These arrangements are fun to play, musically suitable for performance, and support the Berklee piano curriculum and other activities (e.g., auditions). They are organized by performance level, with examples from Levels 1 through 4, so this collection will support every pianist's journey through Berklee and other jazz piano programs. …

The decade of the audio Compact Disc, the 1980s brought Dire Straits a megahit album with Brothers In Arms. Elsewhere musical talent was going in all sorts of directions- the Eurythmics had a late blooming success with Love Is A Stranger and Madonna was looking for success de scandale with her video for Like A Virgin . It was in the 1980s that Bowie's Ashes To Ashes arrived like an instant classic…

Par MARK NELSON. Mark Nelson's knowledge and love of Celtic music is immediately evident through his choice of tunes for this comprehensive book. Harp music, the piper's repertoire, and fiddle tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Breton are all well-represented here, and a thorough historical foundation is carefully laid. Mark provides samples of Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, Strathspeys, Polkas, Mazurkas, …

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…

19 great songs in standard notation with fingering, chord symbols and lyrics. Ideal for practice or for Keyboard players who want to add to their repertoire. This songbook contains 19 favorites ideal for players who have reached the standard of tutor book 2. Includes suggested voice, rhythm and tempo for each song plus chord symbols, fingering and lyrics. / Clavier

Par RASO JASON. Jason Raso's Soloing on Electric Bass: A Chord Tone Approach provides the next step following his first book for Mel Bay Publications, Improvising on Electric Bass. The primary focus of this second book is to help you develop a more melodic approach to solo bass playing. The author suggests avoiding root notes, concentrating instead on chord tones of a 3rd, 5th, and 7th as fertile …