Syncopation Made Easy - Book 2

A follow-up to Book 1 this book contains slightly more advanced musical examples.

The John W. Schaum Piano Course is a classic in the world of Piano tutors. This Blue Book is best suited to players at around Grades 1 to 2 or for players who have progressed through the Red Book.   The John W. Schaum series is a comprehensive tutor for beginners of all ages. It's really well-presented with colour pictures useful information and guidance material. The aim of the book is to teach in the most natural and enjoyable way through popular melodies. The method enables the student to progress in a logical fashion through Pre A to F.    The BlueBook is ideal for beginners who have been working through the previous books in the series or for those who are working at Grades 1 or 2 standard. The brilliantly logical progression through the essentials of playing the Piano is exhibited here allowing you to really get a tangible sense of achievement. New concepts are introduced in this book while previously-learned ones are reinforced. At various stages throughout this book fun and exciting pieces are included that will demonstrate the theoretical background in a practical context.   The John W. Schaum Blue Book will take you through sight-reading drills new concepts and techniques like syncopation arpeggios and chord inversions as well as more advanced versions of previously-learned ideas such as new time signatures new key signatures and pedal technique. The easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format of the Schaum series has made it a favourite among pupils parents and teachers allowing beginners to quickly become proficient and confident.   If you struggle to choose between the vast number of Piano tutors out there that all claim to be the best check out the John W. Schaum series for a genuinely great introduction to learning and mastering the Piano.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes. Spanning the from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz. This book is specially written for Oboe.

Media Type : Book CD DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 96 Drumming made accessible for the complete beginner! This easy to follow book teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that is you stick with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your musicianship. Four learning tracks are presented in the book: Technique- including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the opportunity to apply them in musical context. The companion video is included. Thorough and easy to understand, this exciting percussion DVD loaded with useful information. Recommended for the beginning drummer of any age, You Can Teach Yourself Drums progressively introduces drumset basics from setup and basic sticking patterns to rock and funk grooves and fills involving syncopation. CD also included.