Par HESKETH KENNETH. The term Danceries can be found in a copy of Playford's Dancing Master which is an extensive collection of folk and popular tunes of the 17th Century (and no doubt earlier). The melodies themselves are a mixture of new and old (although where the old occurs, it has been adapted in mood and composition and is often interspersed with completely new material). The harmonies and r…

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. John Coltrane's recording 'Giant Steps' introduced a system of chord progressions and chord substitutions that has challenged even the best jazz musicians. The tri-tonic systems (sometimes referred to as 'Coltrane Changes') found in the tunes Giant Steps and Countdown is taught in a digestible way thoughout this method. Etudes show how to reharmonize standard ii-V-I changes…

27 pieces on the quiet sideInstrument : pianoNombre de Pages : 56Did you know that Bruckner wrote for the piano' Or that Liszt wrote some pieces that are not fiendishly difficult' Contemplations is selection of fascinating pieces for intermediate-level pianists. The music is drawn from a wide range of periods and styles, creating intriguing juxtapositions of pieces by well-known and lesser-known c…

Par BEATLES THE. This matching folio is now available again and re-issued with a new cover to coincide with the re-release of the digitally re-mastered classic album. For piano, voice and guitar, with complete lyrics and Guitar chord boxes. Completely re-arranged edition of songs from the film. Includes 'And I Love Her', 'Can't Buy Me Love', 'Tell Me Why', 'I Should Have Known Better' and 'If I Fe…

Following on from Steven Sproat's best-selling Starting Ukulele this brand new book builds on the basics with introductions to several new techniques. Mastering new strumming patterns, alternative chord shapes and fingerpicking will add colour and flair to your basic playing skills! Steven has also assembled a unique selection of songs to help you practise and show off your new skills. Starting Uk…

Par VIC JURIS. When Mel Bay Records launched Guitar Sessions, Vic Juris was one of the artists recruited to provide a distinctive flavor to the jazz-oriented label. A Second Look features Jay Anderson on bass, Tim Horner on drums, and Dave Liebman on tenor and soprano sax. The masterful juxtaposition of nylon-string acoustic and electric guitars adds an engaging range of voices to standards and or…

This book teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate trombone player. These 14 jazz solos were specially written for Jamey Aebersold's popular Volume 54 Maiden Voyage Play-A-Long and since they are by Lennie, you know they swing and are fun to play! To make it even better, we've included a Play-A-Long/demon…

This new edition combines the contents of both books of the timeless Bach/Carroll collection (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics). Editor Dr. Tsistaros is on the Piano faculty of the University of Illinois.Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for Piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. These editions offer insightful interpretative suggestions, pertinent f…

Par CONNERY BRIAN. This is one your developing players can take to the bank! This piece is meticulously scored with beginners in mind. Young players who have mastered only the first twelve or fourteen pages of any popular band method book will be on solid ground. Avenues for cross-curricular study are also opened via THE GAMES DOWN UNDER. You'll want this one as a staple of your beginning band lib…