The Hal Leonard Recording Method - Book Four: Sequencing Samples and Loops

Hal Leonard Banjo Method-This innovative method teaches 5-string bluegrass style and is an inspirational course with a proven track record. With two instruction books and two cross-referenced supplement books this method offers the beginner a carefully-paced and interest-keeping approach to the bluegrass style. Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on slide and pull-off. Includes a recording for tuning and standard patterns.

The Bruce Swedien Recording Method is an incredibly timely and timeless reference for anyone interested in capturing and mixing the best possible music recordings. From the Michael Jackson albums (Off the Wall Thriller Bad Dangerous Invincible and HIStory) to many Quincy Jones hits (The Dude Back on the Block Q's Jook Joint and many more) to classic greats from Count Basie Duke Ellington the Brothers Johnson and Natalie Cole Bruce Swedien's impact on popular music has been undeniable. Engineers at all levels still use Swedien's recordings as a standard by which they judge the sonic validity of their ownwork.In The Bruce Swedien Recording Method Swedien explains many of the techniques he has used to get award-winning Drum Bass Guitar Keyboard Vocal String and Brass sounds. On the accompanying DVD-ROM he further reveals what he looks for in a recording and the steps he takes to imprint his characteristic world-class sonic signature on the music he mixes.Throughout this book Swedien consistently pinpoints the most important considerations in the recording process with such insights as 'You don't listen to the equipment you listen through the equipment'... 'Nobody ever walked out of the studio whistling the console...' - the list goes on and on.

All Aboard The Recorder Express is the ideal choice for individuals youngsters parents and the classroom a comprehensive Recorder method that is simple to use and loads of fun!As one of the easiest and most accessible musical instruments the Recorder is not only rewarding to play but is also an important gateway into the orchestra and other instruments too! Beginning with a few notes you'll find pieces in a huge variety of styles complete with parts for percussion and piano. What's more there's also a CD packed with superb backing tracks for you to play along with.The perfect accompaniment to any Recorder method or as a workbook for school groupsand one-to-one tuition All Aboard The Recorder Express will get you playing a host of tunes in no time at all!

Now it's easy for violin players to learn cool songs! This book can be used on its own or as a supplement to the Play Violin Today! method book (HL00699748). It contains 10 rock and pop favorites plus a professional-quality CD with full-band backing tracks! The CD is also enhanced so that in addition to working on any CD player Mac and PC users can use it in their computers to adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch!

(Sample solos by Mike Steinel)Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself this play-along book will help you get started creating your own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing well-known jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. Inaddition sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is the Amazing Slow Downer software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks - when used in yourcomputer ASD allows you to adjust the tempo to suit your needs as you progress through the book.Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues • Bags' Groove • Blue 'N Boogie • Blue Monk • Blues in Frankie'sFlat • Blues in the Closet • Cold Duck Time • St. Louis Blues • Straight No Chaser • Tenor Madness.

Par . The Rockschool Harmonica Method books are a great way to introduce contemporary harmonica skills to students who are new to the instrument. These books support the progression into the Graded Music system and will prepare readers for a lifelong journey into playing and enjoying music. The Rockschool Harmonica Method Premiere Book takes students from the beginnings of learning to play the instrument, through to being able to perform songs for a Rockschool Premiere grade exam. ? 12 progressive topics ? Newly composed exercises, games

An effective two-level method for Recorder instruction (Student Book 2 = 00710300) and a contemporary approach to instrument learning. The student books include complete introductory materials suitable for use with Baroque and German-style recorders. For general music class teaching the basic student materials are supplemented by a special Teacher's Cassette Kit (item 00710020). Includes 35 songs: 'Bingo' · 'The Caissons Go Rolling Along' · 'Dance of the Reed Flutes' · 'Dona Nobis Pacem' · 'Down in the Valley' · 'The Irish Washerwoman' · 'Jingle Bells' · 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas' · 'Merrily We RollAlong' · 'Ode to Joy' · 'Short'nin' Bread' · 'Zum Gali Gali' and more.

Hal Leonard Guitar Method-The perfect supplementary songbook for those using the Hal Leonard Guitar Method this collection contains 20 popular songs from some of the greatest artists in the history of rock and pop music. With Easy Pop Melodies - Third Edition you can strum along to your favourite hits from classic pop and rock artists including The Police Kansas Johnny Cash The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. All of the pieces in this book are presented in order of difficulty beginning with simple three and four string melodies and ending with songs that use many notes including all six strings. Songs include Let It Be (The Beatles) Hey ThereDelilah (Plain White T’s) We Will Rock You (Queen) Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana) and more. This book includes online audio tracks featuring every piece recorded by a full band so you can hear how the song should sound and then play along when you’re ready. All tracks can be downloaded or streamed using the unique code provided inside the book. This book also comes with 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 – available exclusively from Hal Leonard.

Correlates with Book 1-With this supplementary volume in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method you can strum along to your favourite hits from the Beatles Eric Clapton Tom Petty Nirvana and more! The songs are presented in order of difficulty beginning with simple two- and three- chord songs and ending with songs that contain four or five chords. The accompanying audio features every song recorded by a full band so you can hear how each song sounds and then play along when you're ready. This book includes online access to audio for download or streaming using the unique code inside. Hal Leonard Guitar Method: Easy Pop Rhythms ? Third Edition includesPlayback 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 - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. Now including 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 - available exclusively from Hal Leonard.

The new Essential Elements Classroom Method for Recorder is designed for today's classroom including easy-to-use technology features that enhance the learning experience for any teaching situation. Essential Elements for Recorder is an effective tool for introducing or reinforcing general music concepts as an introduction to ensemble performance (band orchestra and choir) or for individual or small group instruction. High quality accompaniments (exercises 1-57) expertly arranged for young musicians in a wide variety of styles make practicing productive and fun.- The book includes over 130 songs instrument basics music reading duets and rounds music history and a fingering chart.- The audio CD/CD-ROM includes play-along tracks for lessons 1-57 tempo adjustment software that enables students to slow down the tracks while they're learning; and a start-up video that you can watch on computer to get you off to a great start!

Collection of Songs for Recorder Using the Notes B-A-G A-Motivate with B-A-G! Keep recorder interest high with this crafty collection of eight reproducible songs that will reinforce the first three notes taught in most recorder methods. Young performers will also be exposed to avariety of musical styles from swing salsa and reggae to rock and roll Latin and rap. Put together your own ensemble with the reproducible accompanying parts included for Orff and percussion instruments and piano. And there'smore! An ENHANCED CD is included with hip recordings to accompany the simpler age-appropriate recorder parts plus PDFs of the printed recorder parts for overhead projection. Available: Book/CD. Suggested for grades 4-6.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library- A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Theory Workbooks presenttheory writing assignments that co-ordinate page by page with the Piano Lessons Books. The activities are fun and creative and the books are fully illustrated. About this series: When music excites our interest andimagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles andmoods natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics teacher accompaniments improvisation instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files realistic pacing which is challenging without beingoverwhelming clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach uncluttered page layout basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the HalLeonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice Games Book a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music FlashCards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library- A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Theory Workbooks presenttheory writing assignments that co-ordinate page by page with the Piano Lessons Books. The activities are fun and creative and the books are fully illustrated. About this series: When music excites our interest andimagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles andmoods natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics teacher accompaniments improvisation instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files realistic pacing which is challenging without beingoverwhelming clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach uncluttered page layout basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the HalLeonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice Games Book a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music FlashCards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition.Piano Practice Games presentimaginative ways to introduce pieces in the Piano Lessons Books by co-ordinating theory technique and creativity with the actual music. Before students read each piece Listen and Respond activities develop rhythmic andtechnical co-ordination and Read and Discover activities reinforce understanding and recognition of musical patterns and symbols. Once students have mastered each piece Imagine and Create activities expand knowledge ofnewly-learned concepts.About this series: When music excites our interest and imagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles and moods; natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics; teacher accompaniments; improvisation; instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDIfiles; realistic pacing which is challenging without being overwhelming; clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach; uncluttered page layout; basic theory and techniquecovered. There are five stages to the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice GamesBook a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music Flash Cards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.