Rock, Rhythm And Rag Book 1 - Piano Solo

The Buzzard The Black Wheatear and the Curlew-Catalogue D'Oiseaux by Olivier Messiaenis a set of 7 books with 13 pieces for Piano composed between 1956 and 1958. Each volume refers to a special bird and to the French region where the bird is typically from. The piece does not only describe the bird it also depicts its surroundings such as other birds the landscape of its area the colours and the temperature. Book 1 - Le Chocard des Alpes (Alpine Chough) - Le Loriot (Golden Oriole) IH Le Merle Bleu (Blue Rock Thrush) Book 2 - Le Traquet Stapazin (Black-Eared Wheatear) Book 3 - La Chouette Hulotte (Tawny Owl) - L'AlouetteLulu (Wood Lark) Book 4 - La Rousserolle Effarvatte (Reed Warbler) Book 5 - L'Alouette Calandrelle (Short-Toed Lark) - La Bouscarle (Cetti's Warbler) Book 6 - Le Merle de Roche (Rock Thrush) Book 7 - La Buse Variable (Buzzard) - Le Traquet Rieur (Black Wheatear) - Le Courlis Cendré (Curlew) As mentioned above this 7th Volume focuses on the buzzard the black wheatear and the curlew. The first one the Buzzard represents “La matheysine” in the Dauphiny area the Black Wheatear the area of Roussillion and the Curlew the west coast of Brittany. The interpretation of these pieces requires a strong level of ability on Piano (upper advanced) due to some complex techniques required. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

The Short-toed Lark and the Cetti's Warbler-Catalogue D'Oiseaux by Olivier Messiaenis a set of 7 books with 13 pieces for Piano composed between 1956 and 1958. Each volume refers to a special bird and to the region where the bird is typically from in France. The piece not only describes the bird it also depicts its surroundings such as other birds the landscape of its area the colours and the temperature. Book 1  - Le Chocard des Alpes (Alpine Chough) - Le Loriot (Golden Oriole) IH Le Merle Bleu (Blue Rock Thrush)  Book 2 - Le Traquet Stapazin (Black-Eared Wheatear)  Book 3 - La Chouette Hulotte(Tawny Owl) - L'Alouette Lulu (Wood Lark)  Book 4 - La Rousserolle Effarvatte (Reed Warbler)  Book 5 - L'Alouette Calandrelle (Short-Toed Lark) - La Bouscarle (Cetti's Warbler)  Book 6 - Le Merle de Roche (Rock Thrush)  Book 7 - La Buse Variable (Buzzard) - Le Traquet Rieur (Black Wheatear) - Le Courlis Cendré (Curlew) As mentioned above this 5th volume focuses on The Short-Toed Lark And The Cetti's Warbler. The first one the Short-Toed Lark represents the wilderness of Provence and the Cetti's Warbler the Charente area. The interpretation of these pieces requires a strong level in Piano (upper advanced) due to some complex technique requirement. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer who was passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Treatise on Rhythm Colour and Ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Twelve outstanding arrangements for the young jazz ensemble written by experienced educational arrangers and composers. A variety of styles and tempos is included: swing, ballad, Latin, holiday, rock, and the classic Take Five with a 5/4 time signature. This collection of charts is written for full instrumentation -- five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and four rhythm -- but designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of just twelve players -- four saxes, five brass, piano, bass and drums. Optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn and tuba. Rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms and piano voicings, and guitar chords are included to assist young guitarists. Solos are written out for improvised sections, and there is plenty of full-sounding ensemble. The conductor's book includes full-length CD recordings. Titles are: Blues in the Night * Burritos to Go * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Jungle Boogie * Misty * Night and Day * On Green Dolphin Street * Sax to the Max * Summertime * Take Five * Tastes Like Chicken.

Par WORRALL BILL. Now you can learn Rock 'n' Roll piano! This great book and CD will add a new and exciting dimension to your piano playing, introducing you to the foot-tapping, infectious style that is Rock 'n' Roll! First learn the rhythmic patterns that top pianists use, and experiment with improvising your own patterns and riffs. Tricks such as arpeggiated triplets, accented chords and repeated chord patterns are explained, as are crushed notes, syncopation, glissandos and rolls. Then play in the style of Fats Domino, Little Richard, Ray Charles, and Floyd Cramer. Useful practice tips are given throughout. The accompanying CD enables you to hear how rock 'n' roll riffs and patterns should sound. Each track is recorded twice, first with the piano, then with backing tracks so you can play the piano part. Suitable for intermediate standard pianists. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Méthode en anglais / Méthode / Piano

Level 2B-The style and rhythmic appeal of these rock and roll favourites make it the perfect motivational material for students. Written with the teacher in mind the book provides instruction and drill in basic chord patterns in the keys of C G and F.

The Piano Improvisation Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the practical skills and theoretical issues involved in mastering all forms of Piano improvisation including classical jazz rock and blues.Whereas most books offer little more than models for imitation and exercises for practicing this one adopts an approach specifically designed to encourage and enable independent creative exploration. The book contains a series of graded tutorial sections with musical examples on CD as well as an appendix listing useful scales chords voicings and progressions across all keys a bibliography and a discography.In addition tosections outlining how melody harmony rhythm texture and form work in improvised Piano music giving distinctive emphasis to the interconnectedness of classical and jazz improvisation there are sections devoted to explaining how ideas can be developed into continuous music and to exploring the process of finding a personal style.

Simple Sheet Music Audio Play-Along-The Instant Piano Songs series will help you play you favorite songs quickly and easily - whether you use one hand or two! Start with the melody in your right hand then add basic left-hand chords when you're ready. Letter names inside each note speed up the learning process and optional rhythm patterns take your playing to the next level. Online backing tracks are also included. Stream or download the tracks using the unique codes inside each book then play along to build confidence and sound great! This edition includes 30 Christmas songs: Blue Christmas · The Chipmunk Song · Frosty the Snow Man · A Holly Jolly Christmas · I'll Be Home for Christmas · Jingle Bell Rock · LittleSaint Nick · Mary Did You Know? · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer · Silver Bells · Winter Wonderland · and more. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keys and pan left or right.

Simple Sheet Music Audio Play-Along. The Instant Piano Songs series will help you play their favorite songs quickly and easily - whether you use one hand or two! Start with the melody in your right hand, adding basic left-hand chords when you're ready. Letter names inside each note speed up the learning process, and optional rhythm patterns take your playing to the next level. Online backing tracks are also included. Stream or download the tracks using the unique codes inside each book, then play along to build confidence and sound great! This edition includes 30 Disney classics such as: The Ballad of Davy Crockett - Beauty and the Beast - Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Chim Chim Cher-ee - Circle of Life - Friend like Me - How Far I'll Go - It's a Small World - Kiss the Girl - Let It Go - Part of Your World - Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) - That's How You Know - A Whole New World - and more.