Par COCKER JERRY. Revised edition. Since 1900, when jazz - a uniquely American music form - began to evolve, much of its allure and artistic growth has depended on the creative freedom and expressive force that improvisation allows its performers. Jerry Coker, himself a teacher, composer/arranger, and noted saxophonist, has written How To Listen To Jazz to fill the need for a laymans guide to unde…

This pack contains absolutely everything you need to learn the Harmonica...including a Harmonica itself! This step-by-step method will guide you smoothly through your first notes, giving you basic breathing patterns and your first simple tunes. As your confidence grows, so will your knowledge of the instrument as gradually more notes are added and the songs and melodies become progressively more d…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. A collection of 5 short works in pop style which can be performed by any kind of compilation. The titles can be presented on the programme as separate works but the Universal Band Collection can also be performed as a complete suite. From a didactic point of view it is a suitable work to teach musicians something about the structure in music. For this purpose not only the big st…

Outils pédagogique pour tous les jazzmen. Séléction de 10 classiques arrangés pour les instruments en Bb, Eb et C. Les parties piano et basse sont détachables. Sur le CD vous trouverez deux versions de chaque thème : une avec tous les instruments et une autre sans la partie solo.Titres : Black Narcissus - Bolivia - Cantelope Island - Caravan - Contemplation - Freedom Jazz Dance - Impressions - Shu…

Par JEANBOURQUIN MARC. Pour composer Free Mind, un morceau léger et dynamique, Marc Jeanbourquin s’est inspiré d’un chant gospel, « Oh, Freedom », qui parle de la liberté afro-américaine de l'après-guerre civile. En ces temps de crise, le compositeur voulait évidemment garder un esprit positif et énergique, symbolisant l'espoir de jours meilleurs. Les quatre notes du thème « Oh, Freedom » sont pré…

This volume is dedicated to helping Violinists develop a solid technique in the string-stopping left-hand, so secure that there are no technically limiting factors that will interfere with creative freedom. They deal not only with training the hand but with training the ear as well - intonation must be the primary factor in pracice/lessons. Includes several notes and discussions on aspects of tech…

36 More Accompanied Exercises that Teach Technique. Par BECK ANDY. Each exercise in this valuable resource is designed to reinforce fundamental vocal concepts for choral and solo singers of any age. Organized in 12 focused categories, the purpose of every warm-up is evident, and clearly stated directions optimize growth. Supportive piano accompaniments, including progressive modulations, are light…