Smooth Groove

SKU: B5.1141EBCD

ISBN 9790570271443.

Smoo th Groove is, above all else, a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock, through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. The accompaniments created by Brian Humpherson attempt to capture the excitement of the melodies by using modern harmonies and percussive effects, typical of music enjoyed by young people today. The CD backing tracks, with their strong rhythmic and harmonic support, make practice sessions fun, whilst instilling motivation and the desire to perform.

SKU: B5.1141ECD

ISBN 9790570271429.

Smoo th Groove is, above all else, a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock, through to jazz and Latin.

SKU: AP.49514

ISBN 9781470649562. UPC: 038081570341. English.

Bahumba is a nonsense word but a no-nonsense selection for concert band. The word stems from a sound composer Peter Sciaino heard coming from an idling car. The engine, clearly having issues, had an uneven gate or pulse. He mindlessly heard the word Bahumba within the sounds emerging from the struggling motor. Just like an engine, an ensemble can attain a smooth groove even if uneven in terms of pulse. While the percussionists are often asked to provide this groove under the melodic lines, they ultimately break out with a feature that essentially places a percussion ensemble within the context of a concert band piece. (2:43) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.49514S

ISBN 9781470649579. UPC: 038081570358. English.

Bahumba is a nonsense word but a no-nonsense selection for concert band. The word stems from a sound composer Peter Sciaino heard coming from an idling car. The engine, clearly having issues, had an uneven gate or pulse. He mindlessly heard the word Bahumba within the sounds emerging from the struggling motor. Just like an engine, an ensemble can attain a smooth groove even if uneven in terms of pulse. While the percussionists are often asked to provide this groove under the melodic lines, they ultimately break out with a feature that essentially places a percussion ensemble within the context of a concert band piece. (2:43) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: KN.60675S

UPC: 822795606751.

This fast samba chart for developing groups offers a smooth groove throughout, with a written or ad lib solo for trombone. Plenty of unison writing is included along with comfortable ranges for all. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson and optional flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes parts. Duration 3:10.

SKU: KJ.ZB457

UPC: 8402704880.

Latin feel that moves between a more open groove and a straight bossa. Gives the rhythm section some varied but still accessible feels. Interesting melodic lines create a tapestry of sound. The FlexJazz series features very easy arrangements with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and only four players are needed in addition to the rhythm section.

SKU: KN.42605S

UPC: 822795426052.

This laidback cha-cha will cool off any program with its smooth groove and infectious melody. A written solo for first tenor is provided, but in his score notes Mike gives directors the option of extending the solo section if they wish. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued. Duration 4:50.