Well-known for his creative flexibility and musicianship John Riley has worked with such jazz mainstays as Stan Getz Dizzy Gillepsie or Miles Davis. This method icludes solos patterns tips and exercises in time playing comping soloing and brushes. Also included are Jazz essentials and charts. The CD included features exercise examples and play along tunes with Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone)…

Designed for Violinists who have never Fiddled in the Scottish style or for anyone who would simply like to brush up on their 'Scottishness' this guide discusses ornamentations and their applications bowing styles rhythmicissues and stylistic interpretations. It covers five basic types of tunes: airs marches jigs reels and strathspeys as well as Scottish Fiddle history and regional styles. …

Why are Christmas shoppers rushing about when you can wait at home for Father Christmas to bring you presents? Or should that be Mother Christmas? Equal opportunities now you know!This lively and up-to-date seasonal musicalwill amuse primary school children and is great entertainment. Three easy-to-stage scenes: a bustling street chaotic preperations for the Nativity play and the children's bedr…

A folk mass based on the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America for mixed Chorus and Soloists with Percussion Guitar and Piano or Harpsichord accompaniment. Approximate duration 16 minutes. Percussion includes (3 players): 2 Tenor Drums; 2 Tom-Toms; Triangle; Jingles (cascabeles); Small Gong; Temple Blocks; Snare Drum with Brushes.

Composer's NoteNarcissus wanders through the forest observing enjoying ... unselfconscious but self-absorbed.He sees as pool of water and then as he approaches notices his reflection in the water. He is intrigued and then jumps back in fright. Once more he approaches ... it is still there. Narcissus steps away from the pool to consider this phenomenon. Several times he approaches the figure is…

The Stick Bag Book of Jazz, Funk and amp - Fusion is the ultimate resource for drummers and musicians. It features the most influential styles, rhythms, and techniques-all in one handy, easy-to-use reference guide. From big band to funk, each rhythm from over 30 classic styles is presented in standard drum notation including fills and performance tips. Whether you are a percussionist, producer, ar…

Practising scales and arpeggios can seem like to be a compulsory exercise, if this is the case, then Groove Connection, is the answer for you.This tried and tested concept features exciting musical workouts for players of all levels. Start your lessons and practice by brushing aside monotony and getting into the Groove! This approach is rooted in the principles of music education. Composer Klaus D…

Iedereen kind of ouder kent (nog) wel het gevoel van het bijwonen van een poppenkast voorstelling. Of de hoofdpersonen nu Kaspar en Grete (Duitsland) of Pulcinella (Italië) heten Petrushka (Rusland) of Jan Klaassen en Katrijn (Nederland) er doen zich altijd humoristische spannende en hilarische taferelen voor. De oerpersonage is Pulcinella waarin het woord 'pulcino' (kuikentje) te herke…

This Rock'N'Roll Piano method includes: - Left-Hand Patterns - Basic Rock'n'Roll Progressions - Right-Hand Techniques - Straight Eighths Vs. Swing Eighths - Glisses, Crushed Notes, Rolls, Note Clusters and More - How to Solo - Influential Players, Styles, and Recordings. The accompanying CD includes demos and backing tracks so you can play along with every example. Also includes six comple…

Most piano tutors appear to be aimed at either nursery school children or at whizz kids rushing too quickly from section to section. This one is aimed at those who want to learn the piano at a steady pace. Even the best tutors tend to use over familiar repertoire - Mozart minuets Beethoven sonatinas and various Czerny exercises. My decision to write virtually all of the musical material in books…