With its 50 Blues rhythms inspired by the biggest hits of the greatest guitarists of all time (Eric Clapton Buddy Guy Albert King Muddy Waters Stevie Ray Vaughan Robert Cray Albert Collins B.B. King T-Bone Walker etc.) this tutorial will keep you pleasantly busy for quite a while. But there?s more to it than that! Besides affording pleasure these rhythms allow you to discover and study t…

The image and concept of this piece is easiest to describe by using the visual images of the Dutch artist M. C. Escher. He made many woodcuts where the whole surface of the picture has a figurative function often just in black and white. For example a row of white ducks 'transversing' the painting which are described by black ducks transversing in the opposite direction. In this way the two fig…

This second album in the series again features Glenn Zottola on tenor sax performing some of the greatest standards of the 20th century with three all-star rhythm sections. The exact performances have been transcribed to enablethe at-home player to study and emulate these solos gaining a better understanding of the music. As before the printed music allows for use by an alto sax with original m…

Par SCHRADIECK HENRY. Henry Schradieck chose the modest designation 'studies' for his exercises. Their musical substance, however, goes far beyond that of a study. They are character pieces which get their captivating musical expression particularly from the harmonic progression and expressive melodic lines while the rhythm remains relatively consistent to maximize the effect of practising. The pi…

Acclaimed American composer Wallingford Riegger wrote Dance Rhythms in 1954 originally for orchestra but then adapted it himself for band. Noted for its light-hearted mood and energy it is an impressive study in rhythm andorchestration. This important work for band is available now again.

The drum rudiments are the language of drummers. They are to us what scales and chords are to the other instruments. Understanding the rudiments allows the drummer to communicate with other drummers and also have the ability tointerpret terminology and rhythms that are so often seen in music and music publications. This book is designed for drummers of all levels who would like knowledge of the…

Variations on Rhythm Changes for the Study of Improvisation, Ear Training and Composition. Variations On Rhythm Changes For The Study Of Improvisation, Ear Training And Composition / Méthode / Méthode / Instruments Mélodiques en Clé de Fa

Learn 12 great swing standards recorded by Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords comping and melodies then letthe band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players …

50 Easy Pieces from 5 Centuries. Par . For the Easy Concert Pieces series, the experienced piano teacher Monika Twelsiek compiled pleasant, easy piano pieces for beginners and published them in three volumes in progressive order. The three volumes are intended to complement a piano tutorial method and are particularly suitable for performance at auditions at music schools, for examinations and fo…

Terry Riley, most commonly associated with the minimalist and experimental schools of music, draws influence from a vast number of sources, including jazz and Indian classical music. In turn, his influence on contemporary composers and music in general is enormous, and with this collection of his Piano Works, you can learn a selection of his fascinating, hypnotic and simply stunning compositions f…

In Book 4B of this outstanding series Helen Marlais along with Kevin Olson provide students with creative and structured lessons to further develop their sight reading and rhythm abilities. New concepts include: reading chord symbols; reading intervals that include ledger lines; the beginning of playing one octave scales; further study of intervals cadences chord progressions and keys; to nam…

French clarinetist and composer Hyacinthe Klosé (1808-1880) is predominantly known for his design improvements to the Clarinet and Flute. However his passion for the Clarinet is also apparent in his aids to the learning of the instrument as in this book Studies and Exercises. With revisions made by clarinetist and composer Paul Jeanjean (1874-1928) Studies and Exercises for Clarinet covers art…