The Great Book of Studies

Easier Piano Pieces 43-Benjamin Godard was a French composer and violinist who wrote a great many pieces for the piano. This is a splendid instructional album of studies that provides some interesting contrasts of styles for Piano solo.

(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more!Method features:- Enhanced Learning System- Optimum Reinforced Learning- Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum and Creativity- Daily Warm-ups and Rubank Studies- 12 Full Band Arrangements- Rhythm StudiesBook also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM*- Start-up video Learn the basics- Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individual instrument- Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends- Music listening library Hear great pieces for band!*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. / Baryton

(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more!Method features:- Enhanced Learning System- Optimum Reinforced Learning- Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum and Creativity- Daily Warm-ups and Rubank Studies- 12 Full Band Arrangements- Rhythm StudiesBook also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM*- Start-up video Learn the basics- Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individual instrument- Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends- Music listening library Hear great pieces for band!*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. / Flûte

(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more!Method features:- Enhanced Learning System- Optimum Reinforced Learning- Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum and Creativity- Daily Warm-ups and Rubank Studies- 12 Full Band Arrangements- Rhythm StudiesBook also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM*- Start-up video Learn the basics- Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional player on each individual instrument- Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends- Music listening library Hear great pieces for band!* Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM. / Clarinette

Par FILIBERTO ROGER. A great supplement to any note-reading guitar method. Helps students methodically learn the fretboard from the second position upward. The book contains fun-to-play studies and songs in upper fretboard positions, as well as giving the student scales, rhythmic studies, and periodic reviews of positions previously studied. In the author's words, 'Learning the positions is a must if you are ever to become expert on the guitar.' Written in standard notation only. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / All Styles - Technic / Etude / Guitare

Level: easy / intermediate Format: English / French / German Arranger/Editor: Thomas Stevens This book is a supplement to the original James Stamp Warm-Ups and Studies (Editions Bim, Switzerland), and all of James Stamp's concepts and instructions presented in the original volume should apply to these studies as if they were included in this book. The Stamp Warm-up No.6 from the original book (page 10) constitutes the main body of these studies (II, 1-6, pages 18-35). In his studio teaching, James Stamp had his advanced students play No.6 in the natural minor, harmonic minor, 'jazz' melodic minor, whole-tone, and diminished scales, versions of which are included in this volume. The philosophy of the Supplemental Studies, to which James Stamp agreed many years ago, was to fill in some of the blank pages of his legacy, to wit: to show his advanced scale exercises and some of his pedagogical 'roots.' One cannot do this without mentioning Max Schlossberg (1873-1936), whom many consider to be the father of the American school of trumpet playing, and who had a great influence on James Stamp's work. James Stamp was a student of professor Schlossberg, and he used, especially during his formative years as a teacher, some of Schlossberg's original unpublished materials in his work. Schlossberg's concepts also greatly influenced the development of the now world-famous original published Stamp materials (Editions Bim). The Supplemental Studies include four preparatory scale exercises (I, page 8-16) and five attack-air flow studies (III, page 36-39) used by James Stamp, both sets of which have their origins in the concepts of Max Schlossberg and the members of the so-called Schlossberg School. Thomas Stevens

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ' a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy'he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book'encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation and pivot, and the application to tunes. The reader will be tempted to stop on every page and compose. I found the Lost Chord, but won't tell you the page number. Bert Ligon Jazz Pianist/Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, University of South Carolina Ever wonder how to move harmony around instead of repeating the same chord voicing over and over' Then Chords in Motion is a must have book for you! Andy has included a ton of information that will open up your comping and should keep you busy with new ideas for a long time! I highly recommend it! Dan Haerle Jazz Pianist, Composer, Author, Educator, Professor Emeritus, University of North Texas Chords in Motion is an essential guide to expanding one's conception of modern Jazz Piano Harmony. Andy LaVerne has managed to outline in a very practical and concise way, modern principles of piano chord voicings, as they pertain to the Jazz Pianist's primary group function of comping. David Hazeltine Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music Chords in Motion should be fun to take into the practice room to explore new ways of sustaining harmonies over the entire register of the piano. It is encyclopedic and thorough in its content. No stone is left unturned! Stephany Tiernan Pianist, Composer, Educator, Chair, Piano Department, Berklee College Of Music Chords In Motion is an excellent practicing resource that provides a garden of harmonic sonorities for a musician to choose and explore at the piano. I like the way that Andy has made the information accessible to any level of student. I look forward to discovering some different sounds with this book. Phil DeGreg Jazz Pianist, Author, Educator, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music I am delighted to recommend Andy LaVerne's Chords In Motion to aspiring jazz pianists! Andy is a superb pianist, very capable of addressing this topic. Prior to pianists like McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, and others, most pianists were content to have acquired a small handful of chord voicings, generally with the chord roots on the bottom of the voicings. Though 'rootless voicings' were adopted in later years, they were primarily for the left hand and generally only used the 3rd or 7th on the bottom. But now the serious jazz pianist needs to be able to move his or her voicings in a more diatonic manner, as shown in Andy's book. Jerry Coker Jazz Saxophonist, Author, Educator Andy LaVerne's Chords in Motion is a study of encyclopedic scope on the use of harmonies based on fourth intervals in the context of jazz harmony. There is a wealth of information in terms of voicings, voice leading and chord/scale relationships and their application to common harmonic formulae (ii-V, etc.) and the chord progressions used in blues and common standard tunes. Jazz musicians interested in this vocabulary should find this book to be a useful launching pad for exploring this important corner of the world of jazz harmony. Bill Dobbins Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Author, Educator, Professor of Jazz Studies, Conductor, Coordinator Jazz Composition and Arranging, Eastman School of Music Chords in Motion is a highly detailed, informative and filling-in-the-gap text. It's an important and welcome addition to the jazz piano literature, which can be applied to any level of proficiency. Stefan Karlsson Jazz Pianist, Educator, Professor/Jazz Studies Division, University of North Texas Fantastic pianist Andy LaVerne has put together an amazing, detailed, and incredibly comprehensive guide for effectively implementing quartal and related voicings. He has honed in on the 'secret' to using these structures musically and creatively: moving the voicings through changes in logical and interesting ways. Clearly presented, extremely thorough, and loaded with information, Chords in Motion is a must-have for any pianist! Martin Bejerano Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Assistant Professor, Jazz Piano, Frost School of Music University of Miami Chords in Motion is an in-depth look at fourth and related voicings that give an atmosphere that you want to improvise on. We play over the voicing, not the chord symbol. Chords in Motion targets that modal atmosphere that horn players love playing over. Love this book - can't wait to start practicing it! Jerry Bergonzi Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Author, Educator, New England Conservatory I was thrilled when Jazz Piano Great Mulgrew Miller agreed to write a quote for this book. I was deeply saddened to hear of Mulgrew's passing just days before publication. All who loved Mulgrew and his music will sorely miss him, and are grateful for the rich musical legacy he left us. Rest easy, Mulgrew. Andy LaVerne

Par SNEDECOR PHIL. Many years ago, on a suggestion from Marine Band tubist John Cradler, I wrote a quirky collection of tunes set in the lower register of the tuba That book, published in 1991, 'mimics to be popular beyond my wildest dreams with players of all age levels and ability. Its success exposed a void in studies with actual music in the extreme lower part of the tuba range, a part of the instrument that is so important in the music of Prokofiev, Wagner and other composers. The ability to read notes (on sight!) of 4 and 5 ledger lines had only been previously addressed with repetitive exercises and academic method books. The embarrassing gap between that first volume and today's long-awaited and requested second book is only the fault of yours truly, who until recently didn't think there was a sincere desire for a second book. When I did decide to start writing, I was conflicted over which direction to go: Low Vol. 2? Low(er!) Etudes? Higher Lyrical? Orchestral Excerpt-Based Etudes? Duets? I finally decided on this combination of Lou/(er!) Etudes with accompanying duets that give the player a break from the ultra low writing, and provide a chance to revisit the well-loved tunes of the first book with fresh harmonies. I hope you enjoy what I've finally come up with and accept my apologies for taking so long to do it! My sincere thanks to tubists everywhere for making these tunes part of your music-making over the years. This long-awaited Low(er!) Etudes for Tuba includes more of the melodies Phil Snedecor is known for composing. Always harmonically fresh and melodically surprising, these tunes pose challenges beyond the ultra low notes and offer new discoveries upon each reading. Also included are companion duets to the original Low Etudes for Tuba. A great book to keep on the music stand in your studio! / Niveau : 4 / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Trompette

Accents and Ghost Notes: The Subtleties of Great Drumming- Groove Studies has been written for intermediate-level drummers who want to take their playing to the next level. Being able to play a fast and complex rhythm is pointless if it doesn't have a good feel. This book will help players to focus on applying the skills and concepts they have already learned in order to inject their playing with life character and feel. The exercises in this book are fun as well as useful and studies are included on the subjects of timing motion coordination technique and touch. Groove Studies features: 73 audio tracks thatinclude demos and full-band tracks that can be used as play-alongs Basic beats with accented hi-hat Use of rimshots and ghost notes Pull-outs and controlled strokes Triplets and shuffle rhythms Cymbal ostinatos and more The price of the book includes access to audio tracks that are available online for streaming or download using the unique code provided. Groove Studies includes Playback+ a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points and pan left or right - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. The author Adam Moses has played with numerous bands and renowned artists across several genres. He leads the variety band Empty Pocket and teaches Drum lessons in Greensboro N. C.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-(Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000)A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features:Key-Centered System? Nine major and related minor keys? Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercisesIndividual Instrument Studies? Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument? Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized)Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and ArpeggiosIntegrated History Theory and CreativityMoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-(Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000)A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features:Key-Centered System? Nine major and related minor keys? Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercisesIndividual Instrument Studies? Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument? Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized)Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and ArpeggiosIntegrated History Theory and CreativityMoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-(Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000)A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features:Key-Centered System? Nine major and related minor keys? Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercisesIndividual Instrument Studies? Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument? Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized)Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and ArpeggiosIntegrated History Theory and CreativityMoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-(Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000)A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features:Key-Centered System? Nine major and related minor keys? Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercisesIndividual Instrument Studies? Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument? Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized)Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and ArpeggiosIntegrated History Theory and CreativityMoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies-(Essential Technique for Band is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000)A technique-building program for any band Essential Technique for Band is also an excellent tool for individual or smallgroup study. This is Book 3 of the Essential Elements for Band beginning band system and features:Key-Centered System? Nine major and related minor keys? Scales etudes shortchorales and music technique exercisesIndividual Instrument Studies? Demonstrated by a professional soloist on your instrument? Professionally recorded accompaniments (notsynthesized)Special Studies Section Reading Skill Builders Rhythm Pages Jazz Style and Improvisation Full Chorales Rubank Scales and ArpeggiosIntegrated History Theory and CreativityMoreGreat Music Classical world music folk and more Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALLexercises*Internet access required for My EE Library. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.