Contemporary Music Theory - Level One

SKU: HL.360471

ISBN 9781789361896. UPC: 840126990850. 9.0x12.0x0.268 inches.

Rockschool Acoustic is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including Sting, Seal, José González, Nick Drake, Extreme, and Fats Waller • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.

SKU: HL.360470

ISBN 9781789361889. UPC: 840126990843. 9.0x12.0x0.219 inches.

The Rockschool Acoustic series is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including the James Taylor, Corinne Bailey Rae, Eva Cassidy, the Beatles, Eric Clapton, and Bon Jovi • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.

SKU: HL.360469

ISBN 9781789361872. UPC: 840126990874. 9.0x12.0x0.348 inches.

Rockschool Acoustic is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including Alanis Morissette, Robert Johnson, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, and Bill Withers • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.

SKU: HL.360474

ISBN 9781789361919. UPC: 840126990867. 9.0x12.0x0.242 inches.

Rockschool Acoustic is for candidates who have been learning a short time and have learnt the basic skills. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists including Alanis Morissette, Robert Johnson, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, and Bill Withers • A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams.

SKU: MB.98751M

ISBN 9780786697199. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

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 three versions of the exercises in chapters I and II, each version more advanced than the preceding one. In chapter III, bass and rhythm accompaniments are included for many of the examples. Matching the pitch and articulation with a rhythm background will not only assist in warming up, stretching, and building stamina, but will make your practice a more pleasurable experience. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: MB.30105M

ISBN 9780786691692. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best-kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Toms unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has produced instruments considered to be some of the best sounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding why master luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars.It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; he uses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure to publish Toms work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope youll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augment your musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video.

SKU: FL.FX072510

The collection Musaique includes easy pieces for choir with mixed voices (adults, teenagers or children) with one, two or more voices. Their notation is designed, which in line with the notation proposed in the book Jeux musicaux and in the DVD Jeu Vocal. For pieces 1 to 5, no reference to traditional music theory is required. Movements of writing generally draw melodic movements. For pieces 6 to 11, some references to traditional music theory are used. - Guy REIBEL ; Instruments: Choir; Difficuly Level: Grade 2; Duration: --; Musical Style: Classical, Contemporary; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Guy REIBEL;.

SKU: AP.44697

ISBN 9781470627331. UPC: 038081508139. English.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Popular Hits answers the often- expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of the best-known music of today. This book is correlated page-by-page with Lesson Book 1 of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course and Level 1 of Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course. When pieces from the Popular Hits books are assigned in conjunction with the material in the Lesson Books, new concepts are reinforced in a fun and motivating way, increasing the student's interest in piano study. Titles: Best Day of My Life (American Authors) * Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) * Bye Bye, Love (The Everly Brothers) * Clouds (Zach Sobiech) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixx!!!) (from The LEGO Movie) * Flicker (Kanye West Rework) (from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1) * I Could Have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady) * I Got You Babe (Sonny and Cher) * I Love Paris (from Can-Can) * I'll Stand By You (The Pretenders) * James Bond Theme * Let It Go (from Walt Disney's Frozen) * Mamma Mia (from Mamma Mia!) * Over the Rainbow (as sung by Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole) * Raiders March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark) * The Rose (Bette Midler) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Take My Breath Away (Berlin) * A Teenager In Love (Dion and The Belmonts) * Try to Remember (from The Fantasticks) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).

About Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course

Des igned for use with an instructor, the Adult All-in-One Course is for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that includes lessons, theory, technique, and additional repertoire in a convenient all-in-one format. This comprehensive course features written assignments that reinforce each lesson's concepts, a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and playing styles, and outstanding extra songs, including folk, classical, and contemporary selections. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a good understanding of basic musical concepts and styles.