Learning to read music is much like learning a language. There are three basic elements: listening, reading, and writing. This well-organized book provides step-by-step sequential lessons for developing these skills. Rhythm, note, and interval concepts are taught in the following way: first, hear and echo a short musical example - second, read and perform a notated exercise - and third, notate mus…

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right…

Alfred's Basic 5-String Banjo continues the Alfred Music tradition of easy-to-use, thorough, and enjoyable instruction for the absolute beginner. The basics of left- and right-hand picking are covered, including pinches, different kinds of rolls, and backup patterns. Basic left-hand techniques are introduced, including hammer-ons and slides, and chord diagrams are provided for both G-tuning and C-…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. Playing the recorder has never been so much fun! RecorderWorld is an exciting and creative way to learn the recorder. It is a step-by-step teaching method with over forty pieces in this second book, following on from the notes learnt in Book 1. Concert pieces provide opportunities for performance straight away and there is plenty of opportunity for group work with duets, rounds a…

This is one of four level-three books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book. Level Three For early intermediate students- Basic syncopation accidentals swun…

Learn the essential practices of contemporary conducting. This book will teach you to use the motions cues patterns and practices used to lead ensembles whether for orchestra band musical theater opera film orchestra or other type of ensemble. You will learn techniques for keeping time signaling musicians and crafting your unique interpretation of the score as well as how to command the…

Excellence in Theory is especially designed to creatively enrich the curriculums of beginning Instrumental Choral and General Music classes! It's all here - Theory and Ear Training Notation Composition and History complete inthree volumes.Progressive Theory concepts and skills are reinforced and reviewed through both written and aural exercises. Ear Training examples and exercises are accessi…

This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced alto sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time …

Par HAIGHT RUSSELL. This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced alto sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addit…

For any guitarist who wants to add some spice and speed to his or her metal playing this DVD is for you! Displaying dazzling technique Marty Friedman gives you an intensive lesson in exotic scales odd time signatures theory solo construction with actual demonstrations exercises for picking and the left hand Japanese-sounding scales exotic half-step bend scales playing out of time and the …

Mastering the Middle Register of the Clarinet. Crossing the break can be a source of frustration for developing clarinetists. The Break is a logical guide for mastering this important step in clarinet performance. The method is divided into two parts: Part I contents: the clarinet overtone series - how new note names attach to previously learned fingerings - how to incorporate 'right hand down' as…

Learn MORE Basic Concepts Through Song-If you want kids to remember something put it in a song! By popular demand here are twelve MORE songs to teach reinforce and assess students in Grades 3-6 on the basics of music. From the classroom of Cristi Cary Millercomes this teaching collection about clef signs melody harmony dynamics form tone color time signatures notes & rests pitch syncop…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM. Playing the recorder has never been so much fun! Recorderworld is the exciting and creative way to learn the recorder. It is a step-by-step teaching method including over 40 pieces in the first book, with well-known and fun original pieces in a style kids love. Concert pieces provide opportunities for performance straight away and there is plenty of opportunity for group work wit…

This is one of four Preparatory-level books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Preparatory Level: For students in their first year of study- Middle C posit…

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues simila…

All-In-One Piano Course. Composed by Jane Bastien, Lisa Bastien and Lori Bastien. Bastien New Traditions. Method book. 71 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

All-In-One Piano Course. Composed by Jane Bastien, Lisa Bastien and Lori Bastien. Bastien New Traditions. Method book. 71 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

(Intermediate Theory Workbook) Written by Charles S. Peters, Paul Yoder. Format: instructional book. With instructional text and musical examples. General Theory. 9x12 inches. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Mandolin. Softcover Audio Online. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(E-Flat Instrument). By Bob Mintzer. For E-Flat Instruments. Book; CD; Instrumental Series. Belwin Play-Along Series. Blues; Funk; Jazz. Grade 2.5. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Bob Mintzer. For B-Flat Trumpet/Clarinet. Instrumental Series. Jazz; play along. Book and CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Janice Tucker Rhoda. For cello. The ABC's of Cello. Instructional method. Intermediate. Method book. 48 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

By Ryan Nowlin and Bruce Pearson. Band. Band method. Excellence in Theory Series. Book C,3. Method book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

(B-Flat Instruments). By Bob Mintzer. For B-Flat Tenor Sax. Book; CD; Instrumental Series. Belwin Play-Along Series. Blues; Funk; Jazz. Grade 2.5. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

An instructional and performance DVD for violinists of all ages. By Janice Tucker Rhoda. For Violin. Instructional video; performance video. Level: Intermediate. Instructional DVD. Duration 90 minutes. Published by Carl Fischer.

Berklee Guide. Jazz Instruction. Softcover Audio Online. 160 pages. Published by Berklee Pres

A Comprehensive Method Book for Years Two, Three, and Beyond. Edited by Marguerite Wilder. Habits of a Successful Musician. Music Education. Method book. 72 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9142).

A Comprehensive Method Book for Years Two, Three, and Beyond. Edited by Marguerite Wilder. Habits of a Successful Musician. Music Education. Method book. 72 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9145).

A Comprehensive Method Book for Years Two, Three, and Beyond. Edited by Marguerite Wilder. Habits of a Successful Musician. Music Education. Method book. 72 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9144).

A Comprehensive Method Book for Years Two, Three, and Beyond. Edited by Marguerite Wilder. Habits of a Successful Musician. Music Education. Method book. 72 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9143).

Level 4. Composed by Lang Lang. Book; Digital Download; Method/Instruction; Piano Method. Faber Edition. Published by Faber Music

Composed by Matt Schinske. For Piano. Piano Solo; Sheet; Solo. Signature Series. Form: Dance. Fall; Halloween. Early Intermediate. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music