Practical Method, Op. 599 (complete)

A concise booklet which presents a complete practicing methodology for guitarists. Topics discussed include the concepts of inner and outer poise issues affecting practice visualization and much more.

Whether you are a member of a choir soloist singer or instrumentalist the ability to sight-sing with accuracy is one of the most important musical skills. Does your sight-reading ever let you down' Have you ever wished for a quick and painless way to improve' Paul Harris and Mike Brewer have constructed a brilliant practical method which takes you smoothly through a wealth of structured material including: 10 carefully formulated stages Over 100 rhythmic and melodic exercises many pieces with hints and tips for preparation 20 'unprepared' pieces by well-known composers Optional piano accompaniments for the majority of pieces All this andquestions and reminders to help you build a complete picture of each new piece leading you towards sight-singing with real confidence. This is a complete and proven method that really works! This volume is for elementary level Low/ Medium Voice in the Treble Clef.

Complete theoretical and practical method for organ-playing in three parts-Flor Peeters born in Belgium in 1903 is one of the most important organists and organ composers of the 20th century. After completing his studies at the famous Lemmens Institute in Mechelen he worked there as a teacher of organ and improvisation before becoming professor at and director of the Royal Flemish Conservatoire of Antwerp. Until his death in 1986 Peeters gave concerts all around the world held numerous master classes and received several awards and prizes for his achievements as a composer organist and teacher.In his successful three-volume educational work 'Ars Organi' Peeters combines theoretical knowledge and practical exercises on all aspects of organplaying starting with basic information on the instrument manual and pedal exercises and two-part manual and pedal playing. While Vol. 2 contains exercises on three-part playing Vol. 3 contains exercises on four and five-part playing as well as studies on demanding trio playing. Each learning stage is accompanied by pedal exercises and tips on articulation touch interpretation registration and organ specifications - a valuable compendium for every organist.

Get Your Band Together-This is the first-ever method that teaches you how to play in a rock band. Learn what all the great musicians seem to know intuitively – how to listen interact and respond improvise and become part of the groove. The book and play-along CD will help improve your timing technique and reading ability. Become the great player that everyone wants to have in their band!Lessons throughout the book guide you through technique that's specific to learning to play Cello in a contemporary ensemble complete with daily practice routines. The CD features outstanding Berklee players and covers a wide variety of styles: rock funk jazz blues swing and bossanova!

The Piano in Black and White. The Piano in Black and White is for everyone with an unrequited love for the piano. It will entice complete beginners to climb a few important rungs up the ladder, coax the fainthearted to become fully fledged players and welcome back those whose previous pianistic experience did not take them far enough. Packed with inspirational advice, this book demystifies the process of learning the piano through easy-to-follow photographs, 'play along' online audio and unique techniques such as Finger Pilates and The Ten-by-five Practice Method. By the end of the book you will be able to play 12 beautiful pieces - making this an unmissable book for all would-be pianists!

Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. With step by step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good saxophone technique-breath control, tone-production, embouchure, tonguing and fingerings-are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz (for example, 'swung' and syncopated rhythms). Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage, given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With additional information on practical matters such as choosing reeds and earing for the instrument, as well as supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' is ideally suited both to students working alone and those learning with a teacher. / Méthode / Recueil / Saxophone

For well over a century students all over the world have learned to play the bassoon using Julius Weissenborn's Practical Bassoon Method. At long last The New Weissenborn Method for Bassoon presents the complete 1887 publication in an updated user-friendly version. With over 50 photographs modern fingering charts and in-depth instruction on performance basics instrument care and reeds The New Weissenborn Method is a must-have for all bassoon students.Features:? Carefully researched and edited from the original 1887 edition? All lessons and exercises re-engraved? New notes techniques and terminology introduced before each lesson? Weissenborn's original sections ontenor clef and the ?speaker? keys restored and expanded? Original ornamentation chapter restored with added modern performance practices? Supplementary scale exercises now include all major and minor keys

Flexible Ensemble-The Boosey Woodwind Method Flexible Ensemble Books are complete courses for individual and group teaching. Designed to give experience and practical knowledge from an early stage they contain a broad and balanced collection of ensemble pieces for beginners: Ensemble parts for Flute Oboe Clarinet Alto Saxophone and Bassoon with Keyboard and Optional percussion Photocopiable parts for all instruments Ideal repertoire for school concerts This flexible method means that you can tailor and adapt to suit your own group class or ensemble.

The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Keyboard Manual contains everything you need to know about Keyboard playing.This book takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styles whileteaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way. This method features a complete system of chords scales and arpeggios.The book represents an essential guide for Keyboard players at anylevel.

The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Rhythm Guitar Manual contains everything you need to know about rhythm Guitar playing.This book takes the student from beginner to professional level in a varietyof styles as well as teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way.This excellent method represents an essential guide for rhythm guitarists at any level.

Contains everything you need to know about Guitar playing.The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Guitar Manual takes the student from beginner to professional level in all styles and techniques whileteaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way. This excellent method represents an essential guide for guitarists at any level.

NOT FOR SALE TO UK TRADE CUSTOMERS-The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Blues Guitar Manual contains everything you need to know about blues Guitar playing. This book takes the student from beginner to professional level in a variety of styleswhile teaching music theory in an interesting and practical way. This excellent method represents an essential guide for blues guitarists at any level.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over five million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, plus more pop songs! Videos are available for the visual learner, and correlating theory, chord, and pop books provide everything you need from one complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning guitar students. The Complete Edition includes Books 1, 2 and 3 of Alfred's Basic Guitar in one convenient volume. It begins with the basics like how to hold your guitar and read music and takes you all the way to advanced playing techniques. For the first time, companion audio tracks that can be downloaded or streamed online are included with the book, so you'll have everything you need in one place. The DVD is newly updated and features video lessons, MP3 audio tracks, as well as TNT 2 software which lets you slow down tracks, isolate and loop parts, and change tempos for customized practice. All of the audio, video, and software include free online access. / Guitare

Long considered one of the “bibles” for oboists this comprehensive coil-bound volume begins with preliminary exercises for beginners and progresses through to the intermediate advanced level by the use of originalstudies and etudes by Albert Andraud as well as classic melodies by the great composers and American folk song. Major and minor keys are introduced throughout with a complete set of scale studies at the end of the book. Alsoincluded are a history of the instrument the basics of tone production lessons on ornamentation and instructions for beginning reed making. Six complete solo works round out this fine volume - Minute Waltz andNocturne in C Minor (Chopin); Carnival of Venice (Herman); Tarentelle (Raff); Flight of the Bumble Bee (Rimsky-Korsakov); Dances of Brittany (trans. Chertier).