Par FINE ELAINE. Although the practice of scales is essential to building and maintaining strength, technique, tone, and agility?it is very easy to slip into the habit of playing them automatically, without paying attention to how they sound or even being aware of what scale we are playing. The 29 single-page studies in this book are designed to combat that tendency as they are musically, intellec…

An Introduction to Major and Minor 5-Finger Patterns-The books in Alfred's Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning.In each book technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key in …

For The Modern Mandolinist - Volume 1. Theory and Improvisation for the Modern Mandolinist is a two book series that teaches improvisation in many musical styles along with theory concepts and how they apply to the mandolin. Each book provides access to different backing tracks and solo examples to help you learn. Every chapter includes scales presented in a variety of common formats: standard not…

This comprehensive approach to basic guitar skills includes varied repertoire, theory, detailed instruction about seating and hand position, standard music notation, an introduction to tablature, basic improvisation, and teaches both the pickstyle and fingerstyle techniques. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs, and group guitar classes a…

The Blues Scale for Tenor Saxophone and Bb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. This book contains 20 grooves in 13 styles: Pop: 2 Grooves Rock: 3 Grooves Blues: 2 Grooves Jazz: 1 Groove Funk: 3 Grooves RandB: 1 Groove Latin: 1 Groove Gospel: 2 Gro…

Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional …

Chord scale progression is an essential aspect of beginning piano instruction and students can develop the foundation for solid technique by rehearsing scales and arpeggios. With study and practice musicians will achieve stronger fingers better familiarity with the keyboard and an improved sense of pitch and tonality. Daily exercises will help cultivate skills that will enhance every aspect of…

The Blues Scale for Alto Saxophone and Eb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. This book contains 20 grooves in 13 styles: Pop: 2 Grooves Rock: 3 Grooves Blues: 2 Grooves Jazz-Swing: 1 Groove Funk: 3 Grooves RandB: 1 Groove Latin: 1 Groove Gospel: …

Expand the boundaries of your knowledge and improvisation skills with this exciting book, which picks up where the improv lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off. Topics include improvising over altered dominant chords, the diminished scale, the whole-tone scale, targeting the altered chords, revamping licks, modes of the minor scales and more! Loaded with easy-to-read scale diagrams and e…

More Than 30 Lessons for All Instrumentalists. This fascinating jazz instruction book for all instrumentalists offers an innovative, scholarly approach to the art of improvisation. It includes in-depth analysis and lessons about: cycle of fifths; diatonic cycle; overtone series; pentatonic scale; harmonic minor scale; melodic minor scale; polytonal order of keys (P.O.O.K.); blues and bebop scales;…

Expand the boudaries of your knowledge and improvisation skills with this exciting book which picks up where the improv lessons in Intermediate Jazz Guitar leave off. Topics include improvising over altered dominant chords the diminished scale the whole-tone scale targeting the altered chords revamping licks modes of the minor scales and more! Loaded with easy-to-read scale diagrams and ex…

The Blues Scale For Guitar by Andrew D. Gordon is an invaluable guide to the blues scale explaining how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music.Both the Blues scale and relative minor Blues scale are explained in detail and how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style (the relative minor Blues scale is generally not used in minor keys) is di…

Pattern Play 1 (Inspiring Creativity at the Piano). By Akiko and Forrest Kinney. For piano. Improvisation. Pattern Play series. Book. 48 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

Textbook - General. Essentials of Music Theory. General Theory. Instructional book. Introductory text, instructional text, musical examples and glossary. 120 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

In All Major and Minor Keys. Composed by J. B. Albert. Edited by Julie DeRoche. Book. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #O99X. Published by Carl Fischer Music

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 72 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

(Five-Finger Scales and Chords). For Piano/Keyboard. Faber Piano Adventures®. Softcover. 48 pages. Faber Piano Adventures #FF3024. Published by Faber Piano Adventures

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 80 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 80 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

By Stephane Gagnon. guitar. Published by Carl Fischer.

By Barbara Barber. For Viola. String - Viola Studies or Collection. Book. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Composed by John Brimhall and Raquel Abril. For Piano. Paperback. Reference, Method. Book. 88 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

By Per Danielsson. For Keyboard Piano. chord book. You Can Teach Yourself. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 120 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Edited by David Hite. For clarinet. Woodwind Solos and Ensembles - B-Flat Clarinet Studies. Instructional and Studies. Grade 2. Collection. 96 pages. Published by Southern Music Company

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 112 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

by William Bay and Mike Christiansen. For all guitars. Mastering Guitar. All styles, assorted music styles. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Method. Size 8.75x11.75. 184 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Lessons, Solos, Technique, and Theory. Educational Piano Library. Instruction, Method. Softcover Audio Online. 116 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. Learn To Play and Play Along. Softcover Audio Online. With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings and musical examples. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Anton Slama. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. For Tuba or Bass Trombone. Instructional method. Intermediate. Method Booklet (spiral-bound). Published by Cherry Classics

Advanced Method. Size 9x12 inches. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory - Complete (Book/CDs). (Complete). Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General; Theory. Essentials of Music Theory. General Theory. Instructional book (spiral bound) and 2 example CDs. Introductory text, instructional text, musical examples and glo…

Composed by Julie McIntosh Johnson. Education. Ear Training Basics. Ear Training Basics, Level 8 Student Book (Advanced). Workbook and CD. To be used in combination with Teacher Book Levels 8-10. 56 pages. Julie Johnson Music Publications #ETB8. Published by Julie Johnson Music P…

(8 Units with Short Written Exercises to Maximize Limited Study Time). By Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster. For Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental; Theory. Piano for Busy Teens. Early Intermediate; Intermediate. 40 pages. Published by Alfred Music…

(Viola Part). For Viola. This edition: Revised. Book; Method/Instruction; String - Viola (Suzuki). The Suzuki Method Core Materials. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing