Progressive Jazz Studies 2 (Flute) includes over 40 original studies for the developing jazz flute player. In the first section the book shows players how to take a tune and 'jazz it up', they learn to craft a simple, rhythmic jazz solo from any well-known tune. Section two teaches about various jazz tonalities helping to develop confidence with whole-tune, diminished and blues scales, modes and t…

Curnow Music Press proudly presents a way to enrich your quality of playing material whilst helping you administer your library efficiently and save money! THE YOUNG BAND COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best pieces for youth band, published as individual part books. You?ll find pieces by James Curnow, James Hosay, Mike Hannickel, Brian Connery, Paul Curnow and Douglas Court. These works…

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galan…

A dozen hot contemporary hits are included in this collection perfect for budding instrumentalists. Instrumental Play-Along Chart Hits comes complete with online access to audio demonstration tracks for download or streaming, helping you to hear how the songs should sound and allowing you to play along.Songs include: All About That Bass, All of Me, Happy, Radioactive, Roar, Say Something, Shake It…

This book is for all levels and styles of guitarists. Finger Gymnastics is a term used for warm-ups, stretching, and any type of practice exercise that develops technique and stamina while preventing technique related injuries. The exercises in this book are time-tested and will keep your technique at its optimum while helping to ensure injury-free performance. The online audio recording presents …

With its 200 licks and phrases, conceived by the most famous guitarists, this coursebook is a veritable Blues-cyclopedia imperative for everyone working on Blues. The licks presented here are classified according to genre (ternary or binary licks, 12/8 licks, intros, turnarounds, riffs etc.) and according to the degree of difficulty. You may rest assured that this coursebook will give you full sat…

Description This is a complete instructional play-along package with a unique twist. The included minus drums CD features eleven tracks that gradually step up in tempo from 100 to 310 bpm. Based on classic jazz standard, these play-along tunes give the drummer the opportunity to work on increasing his/her drumming facility in a real world musical fashion. The package contains drum charts and …

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galan…

15 really easy arrangements for beginner pianists! First published in 1954, John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling Piano methods in the world. John Thompson's timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. Featuring beloved traditional Irish songs, this book includes 15 repert…

Par COHEN MARY. Ideal for the Grade 3-4 violinist, Mary Cohen's 'Nifty Shifts!' is specially designed to kick-start position changing. Featuring lots of well-known tunes and technical tips - including the use of a guide finger, preparation strategies, melodic fragments to play in different keys and positions and by ear. There are also handy technical exercises in the form of 'Fingerobics' and 'Gli…