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…

Craig McLeish writes of The Negro Speaks of Rivers - Langston Hughes (1902-1967) was the first black American to earn his living from writing. He was an innovator of jazz poetry, becoming part of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. He wrote plays, short stories, novels, and his poetry was widely read. He was also a journalist, columnist and lecturer. The Negro Speaks of Rivers was perha…

Par DAVIS JANET. This book covers all of the major scales in depth as applied to the 5-string banjo, answering potential questions concerning the use of major scales for any level of player, beginning through advanced. It features finger-strengthening exercises, chords, licks, practical applications of the scales and corresponding exercises which will increase the player's speed, accuracy and abil…

A superb collection of classical favourites, show tunes and Latin-American dances, as well as ragtime and enticing new pieces by John Pitts, arranged and graded for Recorder players of any age. Designed to be used alongside the best-selling Treble Recorder From The Beginning tutor series. Pieces begin using the first eight notes taught in the tutor book, before steadily increasing. The pieces them…

Bass. Par STEINEL MIKE. Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief review of style basics, this comprehensive method includes a section of daily warm-ups and workouts for rehearsal, followed by a variety of lessons covering specific styles and im…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. This volume is part of the worldwide Suzuki method of teaching. The companion recording is recommended for each volume also. This revised edition of the Suzuki Violin School was made by and is a continuing cooperative effort of the International Suzuki Violin Committee using Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's texts and methodology. / Méthode en français / Méthode / Violon

This collection features 15 classic songs arranged by Ukulelemaster, James Hill. In these remarkable arrangements, twodistinct Ukulele parts - chord accompaniment and melody - canbe played in counterpoint at the same time by one player.The arrangements cater to both advanced beginner andexperienced players and there is a warm-up section thatintroduces the player to the 'Duets for One? concept. The…

Par YE XIAOGANG. 'Datura was commissioned by Accessible Contemporary Music and was written in a unique way. I composed the piece in installments over the summer of 2006 and emailed them to Seth Boustead who forwarded them on to the ensemble. In this unique way of working I was able to have time between each installment to think about what would come next and to get feedback from the performers abo…

Par DAVIS CARL. This is a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's heartbreaking fairytale. It is written by Carl Davies with Libretto by Hiawyn Oram. This is a great school musical designed for Key stage 3+, it will capture the imagination of both staff and students alike. The scoring for the work can be flexible, either using just piano accompaniment, or incorporating student instrumental…

Violin Play-Along Volume 80. The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the online audio to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The audio includes playback tools to let you slow down or loop the tracks to help with practicing. / Jazz / Recueil / Violon