Rock & Blues und Improvisation Band I

SKU: KJ.WB337F

Blues Down Under, written by Australian composer Barrie Gott, is a Blues/Rock composition which offers students the option of playing a written-out ad lib solo or creating their own improvised solo using the notes of the concert F blues scale. The transposed blues scale is provided at the end of each student part. A guaranteed successful first experience with improvisation! Try it -- your students will love it!

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

Th e Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

SKU: GI.G-M523

ISBN 9781579992378. English.

This major band method by James O. Froseth has it all: Artist performers set musical standards in sound with more than 80 great performances on CD for every instrument, and one CD lasts for the entire book! Performers include: Michael Henoch (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, Jeffrey Zook, Sharon Sparrow, Kevin Good (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Albert Blaser (Cleveland State University), Brian Bowman (Duquesne University), Timothy McAllister (Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam), Steve Houghton (LA percussion recording artist and clinician), Donald Sinta, Richard Beene, Bryan Kennedy, Debra Chodacki, Fritz Kaenzig (University of Michigan), Kristin Beene (Toledo Symphony Orchestra), and Jean Moorehead Libs (Plymouth Symphony Orchestra). Professional studio backgrounds capture the rich diversity of American music culture with a repertoire of American, Latin American, African, European, and Far Eastern styles. Music of other times includes 12th-century conductus, 15th-century Dance of the Bouffons, 16th-century French branle, 18th- and 19th-century folk songs and dances, 1940s and '50s jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll. The repertoire and recorded contexts are motivating, informative, and entirely musical. Every song includes text, providing information about phrasing, rhythm, style, affect, emotion, history, and culture. A unique Rhythmic Pattern Dictionary allows students to look it up and listen up. An individualized format allows students to progress at different rates with a theme and variation format. Ear training and improvisation are integral parts of the lesson format. A 550+ page Teacher's Resource edition and musical score provides options galore, including a double CD with listen and play exercises for group instruction, supplementary exercises for technical development, and resource material for improvisation and composition. All the resources needed for teaching to the National Standards for Music are provided (coordinates with rhythm flashcards). Book 2 features innovative, but optional use of world percussion instruments, as developed by percussion educator Steve Houghton. Click here to download the audio recordings for the Book 2 Teacher's Edition.

SKU: HL.49035328

Das Hohner-Akkordeonstudio bietet- einen Schnupperkurs, damit Kinder und Erwachsene das attraktive Instrument 'Akkordeon' kennenlernen,- instrumentalen Fruhunterricht fur das Akkordeon,- Einfuhrung des Themenkreis 'Blues, Rock und Improvisation'- die themenbezogene Darstellung des breit gefacherten Unterrichtsstoffs. Gerade die themenbezogene Darstellung, bestehend aus den Banden- 'Melodie und Akkord' fur den homophonen Unterrichtsstoff- 'Melodie und Bass' fur das Einzelbassspiel- 'Was der Akkordeonspieler wissen muss' fur Elementartheorie und Instrumentenkunde- 'Blues, Rock und Improvisation' fur die Blues- und Rockebenehat viele Vorteile:Zum einen kann der Stoff umfassender gestaltet werden, ohne auf die Ubersichtlichkeit zu verzichten, zum anderen sind die musikalischen Themenkreise sowohl fur Lehrer als auch fur Schuler besser differenzierbar. Ferner konnen problemlos Lernplateaus gebildet werden und der Lehrer kann Stoffschwerpunkte setzen, ohne Themen auszulassen, da der Stoff in den verschiedenen Themenkreisen positiv redundant vermittelt wird. Das Unterrichtsmaterial ist freizeitgerecht und entspricht den Anspruchen eines Hobbyspielers, ohne aber die Forderung eines professionellen Spiels ausser Acht zu lassen. Kleinste Schritte, ohne Informationssprunge, die einen Schuler demotivieren wurden, sind sowohl in der Theorie als auch in der Praxis gegeben. Alle Geschmacksrichtungen - von der Volksmusik bis zur Klassik, vom Blues bis zum Rock und auch Ansatze zeitgenossischer Musik - sind enthalten. Samtliche Bande des Unterrichtsmaterials sind sowohl fur den Einzel- als auch fur den Gruppenunterricht geeignet.

SKU: MB.21690M

ISBN 9780786691142. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book/audio teaches you how to hear and play Groove Time. Tunes include: Evil Ways; Blue Tuesday, Truckin; Blues Drive; She Done Me Wrong; and Coastin. Two improvising scales are shown for every tune, and each selection presents a different blues style for improvising. Blues tunes are presented in the keys of C, Am and G. You can also play along with the companion audio which features an excellent blues band playing all of the back-up parts. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: BT.CMP-0371-00-400

ISBN 9789043109758. English.

Jazz-Rock was born in the USA in the late 1960s. With its roots solidy in RandB and rock, it venture boldly into the harmonic complexities of jazz. Since then it has been used by pop musicians throughout the world. This book contains eight pieces in a variety of pop styles from hip hop to blues. The play-along CD allows you to perform the pieces with your own live pop group.

Jazzrock heeft vele facetten, vormen en kleuren - die uit de rhythm and blues, de rock-'n-roll en de jazz stammen. Jazz-Rock in the USA is een geweldig leuk boek met cd, waarop een swingende band voor de passende begeleiding zorgt.

Jazz-Rock hat viele Facetten, Farben und Formen, die aus dem Rhythm and Blues, dem Rock â??nâ?? Roll und dem Jazz stammen. Einige verwendete James L. Hosay in seinen Stücken in dem Album Jazz-Rock in the USA. Ein tolles Buch mit einer CD, auf der eine jazz-rockige Band für die passende Begleitung sorgt.

Avec Jazz Rock in the USA, vous apprendrez non seulement maîtriser les éléments et gestes techniques essentiels des différents styles de la musique pop, mais vous serez également initié aux finesses de lâ??improvisation jazz.

Le registrazioni di una vera band live sul CD propongono dapprima la versione integrale del brano, per poi lasciare la sola base su cui interpretare il solo. Con Jazz-Rock in the USA e Jazz-Rock and RandB vi sentirete finalmente parte di una vera band musicale.

SKU: M7.VOGG-207

ISBN 9783802402074.

Die faszinierende Welt der Pop-, Blues- und Rocksounds! Das wichtigste Instrument der Rockmusik; vielseitig, aufregend und immer sehr individuell: die E-Gitarre. Dieses Buch ermöglicht dir einen schnellen Einstieg in die Welt der unterschiedlichen Möglichkeiten und Sounds der E-Gitarre und zeigt dir die mächtigen Power-Rock-Akkorde, angesagte Rockriffs, Blues-Licks und Improvisations-Skalen, nach deren Muster angesagte Hits von heute, aber auch die großen Klassiker und die traditionsreichen Oldies gestrickt sind. Ob Rock, Blues oder Ballade: in diesem Buch findest du alles, um schon bald deine eigene Musik zu machen. Wenn du dann ein wenig Erfahrung auf der Gitarre gesammelt hast, kannst du sofort mit den vielfältigen Audio-Tracks üben - und deiner eigenen Band wird schon bald nichts mehr im Wege stehen. Für die richtigen Tricks und spieltechnischen Gags ist dabei in diesem Buch genauso gesorgt wie für die entscheidenden Tipps zu Verstärkern, Effektgeräten und anderem Equipment. Auf der beiliegenden CD findest du insgesamt über 50 Takes zum Mitspielen, darunter auch ausführliche Songs u.a. von Green Day, Metallica oder Lynyrd Skynyrd. Alle Beispiele und Licks mit detaillierter Tabulatur und natürlich wie immer ohne Noten! Viel Spaß und keep on rockin'!

SKU: AD.ADG242

ISBN 9781958017296. UPC: 663389124226. 9 x 12 inches.

The Blues Play A Long and Solos Collection for Harmonica is an indispensable instructional book written by renowned musician and educator, Andrew D. Gordon.

Specifical ly designed for beginners, this book provides a comprehensive guide to playing the blues on the bass while offering a plethora of play-along tracks and soloing opportunities.

And rew D. Gordon, with his extensive experience as a multi-instrumentalist and music educator, has meticulously crafted this book to cater to harmonica players who want to delve into the captivating world of blues music. Whether you're a complete novice or have some basic knowledge of the harmonica, this book will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of blues playing, enabling you to develop your skills and confidence.

The Blues Play-Along and Solos Collection for harmonica is part of an esteemed series of instructional books, with other editions available for a variety of instruments such as piano/keyboards, guitar, bass, alto and tenor saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone, ukulele, recorder, mandolin, bass and violin. This series ensures that musicians across different disciplines can explore the blues genre and its unique characteristics.

K ey features of The Blues Play-Along and Solos Collection for Harmonica include: Play-Along Tracks: Explore a diverse selection of 30 professionally produced play-along tracks, featuring authentic blues grooves in various Blues styles, keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues, Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues, Minor Blues, Country Blues, Latin Blues, Old Time Jazz Blues, Jazz Swing Blues, Classic Blues Rock, Soulful Blues, Slow Blues and many more. These tracks allow you to apply your newly acquired skills and play alongside a band, providing an immersive and enjoyable practice experience.

Each of the 30 play-a-long tracks has been recorded with 10 choruses of the 12 bar blues progression giving you the opportunity practice soloing techniques totaling over 3 hours of music. Each of the 30 Blues styles contains a solo improvisational melody line, 12 measures in length, designed for the beginner student in mind as a starting point to create your own improvisational solos.

Soloing Techniques: Discover various soloing techniques and improvisational approaches, empowering you to create your own expressive solos and melodies within the blues framework. Repertoire Building: Develop a repertoire of blues songs, licks, and riffs specifically tailored for the harmonica. Expand your musical vocabulary and gain confidence in your ability to perform and jam with others.

Music Notation : The book contains clear and easy-to-read music notation ensuring accessibility for beginners and facilitating a smooth learning process. Whether you aspire to perform on stage, jam with friends, or simply enjoy playing the bass at home.

The Blues Play-Along and Solos Collection for Harmonica provides you with all the tools you need to embark on an exciting blues journey. Andrew D. Gordon's expertise and passion for teaching music shine through in this book, making it an essential resource for any bass player seeking to explore the expressive and soulful realm of blues music.

SKU: KJ.ZB366

UPC: 8402701731.

Snowdog s Rock was commissioned by the Central Middle School Jazz Ensemble in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The piece introduces some different musical elements in the context of a familiar groove (rock) and familiar chord progression (blues). The bridge sections (bars 17-24 and 41-48) feature tone clusters that are somewhat unusual in jazz ensemble pieces. Play the piece on a cold winter's night to heat up the band and the audience!

About Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method

The Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to help both you and your jazz ensemble students explore the world of jazz through easy-to-use Rhythm Studies, Improvisation Studies, Instrument Specific Exercises, and full ensemble jazz charts. The approach is non-theoretical and aurally based. Each part book comes with an accompaniment CD, so like every great jazz player throughout history, students learn to play jazz by listening!