Music Practice Record and Assignment Book

SKU: GI.G-9033

ISBN 9781622775606.

With its commitment to creating independent musical thinkers through the use of folk songs, Conversational Recorder is a visionary approach to recorder that builds music literacy and independence. This highly anticipated component of John M. Feierabend’s Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and engaging method that seamlessly coordinates with Levels 1 and 2 of the curriculum, an innovative 12-step “ear-before-eye” approach to teaching music literacy. Central to Conversational Recorder are two hundred online audio tracks with coordinating Guided Practice Activities at the beginning of each unit. The online tracks walk students step by step through decoding patterns and songs and are perfectly suited for at-home assignments and virtual instruction. Each of the thirteen units in this resource presents a new rhythm or melody challenge that is reinforced using a series of short musical patterns and songs. To ensure aural mastery before instrumental application, students follow a three-step procedure: (1) sing first, (2) sing while fingering on recorder, and (3) play on recorder. The teacher’s manual includes dozens of recorder activities (techniques) along with an overview of the method, instructions for how to use the online tracks, and tips for teaching fingering, tonguing, and breathing. The appendices also contain sample lesson plans, resources for assessment, fingering charts, and information for teaching recorder to students with disabilities. Conversational Recorder is an ideal program for incorporating recorder instruction into the elementary music classroom. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University and has over fifteen years of experience teaching elementary general music. She is a co-author of First Steps in Music with Orff Schulwerk and Feierabend Fundamentals, and her research interests include professional development for in-service teachers and paraprofessionals as well as teaching music to students with disabilities.

SKU: GI.G-9033T

ISBN 9781622773954.

With its commitment to creating independent musical thinkers through the use of folk songs, Conversational Recorder is a visionary approach to recorder that builds music literacy and independence. This highly anticipated component of John M. Feierabend’s Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and engaging method that seamlessly coordinates with Levels 1 and 2 of the curriculum, an innovative 12-step “ear-before-eye” approach to teaching music literacy. Central to Conversational Recorder are two hundred online audio tracks with coordinating Guided Practice Activities at the beginning of each unit. The online tracks walk students step by step through decoding patterns and songs and are perfectly suited for at-home assignments and virtual instruction. Each of the thirteen units in this resource presents a new rhythm or melody challenge that is reinforced using a series of short musical patterns and songs. To ensure aural mastery before instrumental application, students follow a three-step procedure: (1) sing first, (2) sing while fingering on recorder, and (3) play on recorder. The teacher’s manual includes dozens of recorder activities (techniques) along with an overview of the method, instructions for how to use the online tracks, and tips for teaching fingering, tonguing, and breathing. The appendices also contain sample lesson plans, resources for assessment, fingering charts, and information for teaching recorder to students with disabilities. Conversational Recorder is an ideal program for incorporating recorder instruction into the elementary music classroom. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University and has over fifteen years of experience teaching elementary general music. She is a co-author of First Steps in Music with Orff Schulwerk and Feierabend Fundamentals, and her research interests include professional development for in-service teachers and paraprofessionals as well as teaching music to students with disabilities.

SKU: GI.G-9033S

ISBN 9781622773947.

With its commitment to creating independent musical thinkers through the use of folk songs, Conversational Recorder is a visionary approach to recorder that builds music literacy and independence. This highly anticipated component of John M. Feierabend’s Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and engaging method that seamlessly coordinates with Levels 1 and 2 of the curriculum, an innovative 12-step “ear-before-eye” approach to teaching music literacy. Central to Conversational Recorder are two hundred online audio tracks with coordinating Guided Practice Activities at the beginning of each unit. The online tracks walk students step by step through decoding patterns and songs and are perfectly suited for at-home assignments and virtual instruction. Each of the thirteen units in this resource presents a new rhythm or melody challenge that is reinforced using a series of short musical patterns and songs. To ensure aural mastery before instrumental application, students follow a three-step procedure: (1) sing first, (2) sing while fingering on recorder, and (3) play on recorder. The teacher’s manual includes dozens of recorder activities (techniques) along with an overview of the method, instructions for how to use the online tracks, and tips for teaching fingering, tonguing, and breathing. The appendices also contain sample lesson plans, resources for assessment, fingering charts, and information for teaching recorder to students with disabilities. Conversational Recorder is an ideal program for incorporating recorder instruction into the elementary music classroom. John M. Feierabend, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford. Rachel Grimsby is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University and has over fifteen years of experience teaching elementary general music. She is a co-author of First Steps in Music with Orff Schulwerk and Feierabend Fundamentals, and her research interests include professional development for in-service teachers and paraprofessionals as well as teaching music to students with disabilities.

SKU: AP.1-ADV14721

UPC: 805095147216. English.

Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/mp3 set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.
The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.
See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio recordings.
Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.
Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.
Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.
Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.
Use the book/mp3 set for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.
If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the audio recordings (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.
Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.
The Jazz Conception series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students' jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.

SKU: AP.1-ADV14720

UPC: 805095147209. English.

Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/audio set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.
The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.
See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio recordings.
Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.
Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.
Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.
Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.
Use the book/audio sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.
If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the recordings (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.
Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.
The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students' jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.

SKU: HL.301329

UPC: 888506090059. 5.5x4.25x2.25 inches.

Designed for both acoustic and electric instruments, the Hotone Omni AC is a compact, acoustic simulator pedal that delivers realistic acoustic instrument emulations. These exceptionally authentic sounds are the result of new Black-Tek acoustic simulation technology, which is built on Hotone's CDCM (Comprehensive Dynamic Circuit Modeling) architecture. The Omni AC offers 15 high-quality acoustic simulations, including steel and nylon string guitars, mandolin, acoustic fretless acoustic bass, and classic double basses. A detailed 4-band semi-parametric EQ is included to further tailor the sound. An internal voltage boost circuit provides tons of headroom ensuring the input signal will stay clean, regardless of the instrument's output level. A high-contrast OLED screen makes editing and recalling setting easy in high and low light environments. Omni AC has 15 editable presets which can be adjusted on the pedal or managed via free Mac/PC software. The footswitch can be assigned to bypass the effect or mute the signal. A 1/4″ thru jack provides an unprocessed dry signal to other devices or amplifiers. The pedal includes a 1/4″ output, a balanced XLR out to connect to mixers or audio interfaces, an 1/8″ headphone monitor and an 1/8″ stereo aux input making the Omni AC perfect for both live and recording setups. Features include: • Compact, easy-to-use acoustic simulator pedal • Advanced DSP-powered platform ensures high sound quality • 24-bit AD/DA conversion, great dynamic response • Internal voltage boost circuit for exceptional headroom • 15 high-quality acoustic simulations via Hotone's new Black-Tek modeling • Detailed 4-band semi-parametric EQ with 12dB maximum boost and cut • Micro USB jack for updating firmware and loading/managing presets via free Mac/PC software • 1/4″ input and thruput • XLR and 1/4″ outputs • Ground/Lift switch • 1/8″ stereo Aux In for line level devices (unaffected by Omni AC) • 1/8″ headphone output for practicing and jamming • 15 presets • High-contrast OLED screen • Assignable footswitch with LED • 9V DC (center positive) power supply and USB micro cable included.

SKU: HL.301330

UPC: 888506090066. 5.5x4.0x2.25 inches.

The Hotone Omni IR is a compact, Impulse Response-based cabinet simulator pedal that delivers realistic emulation of classic guitar and bass miked speaker cabinets. The Omni IR includes 40 high-quality legendary guitar and bass cabinet impulse responses, along with a detailed 4-band semi-parametric EQ. An internal voltage boost circuit provides tons of headroom ensuring the input signal will stay clean, regardless of the instrument's output level. A high-contrast OLED screen makes editing and recalling setting easy in high and low light environments. Omni IR has 40 editable presets which can be adjusted on the pedal or managed via free Mac/PC software. The footswitch can be assigned to bypass the effect or mute the signal. A 1/4″ thru jack provides an unprocessed dry signal to other devices or amplifiers. The pedal includes a 1/4″ output, a balanced XLR out to connect to mixers or audio interfaces, an 1/8″ headphone monitor and an 1/8″ stereo aux input making the Omni IR perfect for both live and recording setups. Features include: •Compact, easy-to-use IR cabinet simulator pedal • Advanced DSP-powered platform ensures high sound quality • 24-bit AD/DA conversion • Internal voltage boost circuit for exceptional headroom • 40 high-quality legendary guitar and bass cabinet impulse responses • Support for third-party IR files • Detailed 4-band semi-parametric EQ with 12dB maximum boost and cut • Micro USB jack for updating firmware and loading/managing impulse responses via free Mac/PC software • 1/4″ input and thruput • XLR and 1/4″ outputs • Ground/Life switch • 1/8″ stereo Aux In for line level devices (unaffected by Omni IR) • 1/8″ headphone output for practicing and jamming • 40 presets • High-contrast OLED screen • Assignable footswitch with LED • 9V DC (center positive) power supply and USB micro cable included.