Authentic Piano Play Along - 2Cd's (PINK FLOYD)

The latest publication in this award-winning series. This unique collaboration between two of the UK's top pianist/educators offers intermediate pianists a detailed introduction to the highly rhythmic music of Latin America and Spain, featuring a wide range of styles from many countries, including:



' Cuba ' son, montuno, mambo, cha-cha-chá, bolero, danzón

' Brazil ' bossa nova, samba, baion, afoxé, frevo, chorinho

' Argentina and Uruguay ' tango, milonga, zamba, chacarera, candombe

' Venezuela ' joropo, vals

' Colombia ' cumbia

' Dominica ' merengue

' Spain ' flamenco, rumba, buleria



Over 50 pieces to play, including Oye Cómo Va, Bésame Mucho, Sò Danço Samba, El Manicero (The Peanut Vendor), Mambo No 5, Mambo Influenciado, Mas Que Nada, Berimbau, The Girl from Ipanema, Manhã de Carnaval, Upa Neguinho, A Media Luz, Vals Venezolano #2 and Alfonsina y El Mar.



Original compositions by the authors feature copious assignments to help with syncopation and coordination, and key rhythms such as clave, montuno and partido alto are given in-depth treatment. All pieces are included on the two accompanying CDs, which contain authentic rhythm section tracks and invaluable play-along opportunities / Partition 2 CDs /

The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist-The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues assuming a basic competence of around grade 3.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present from the early boogie pioneers via swing gospel jump-jive New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City schools to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces including many original compositions by the author together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Blueberry Hill' 'Blue Monk' 'Got My Mojo workin' 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' 'How Long Blues' 'Just aCloser Walk with Thee' 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' 'St Louis Blues' etc.' Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines' Professional chord voicings blues scales licks and riffs' Co-ordination exercises for both hands' Suggested listeningEach chapter is graded within itself providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces including some play-along tracks performed by Tim Richards.A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying CD make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists (Jools Holland)This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post. (Brian Priestley Jazzwise Magazine)I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a grat Cd by the London-based Richards who is a top-notch performer recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor. (Blues Review USA)The presentation is immaculate the method is logical and friendly. This book feels good... (MOJO)A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents.

Learn to play the piano parts to eight great songs by today's top artists including: Christina Perri, Lana Del Ray, Adele, Christina Perri, Emeli Sandé, Caro Emerald and more. In the Music Book are authentic Piano transcriptions with vocal line, full lyrics and Guitar chord boxes. The CD has full soundalike instrumental demonstration tracks, as well as tracks minus the Piano so you can play along. Includes artists such as Christina Perri, Lana Del Ray, Adele, Christina Perri, Emeli Sandé, Caro Emerald and more. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

This fantastic mixed folio features authentic piano transcriptions for your favourite Elton John Hits. Tunes such as Crocodile Rock, I'm Still Standing , and Tiny Dancer are beautifully arranged and include vocal lines, full lyrics and guitar chord boxes. As added bonus, this music book includes a CD with 'soundalike' backing tracks for you to play along with, as well as full demonstration performances - so you can hear exactly what it should sound like! / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

This unique book and CD will give you the tools you need to transform the music that you read into the way it should sound when played. Written music offers the notes, but it may not completely tell you how to perform them. Playing the blues in an authentic manner requires specific techniques that are difficult to notate. However, it can be achieved by combining note reading along with listening to a recording of how it is supposed to sound. Once and for all, the Listen and Play approach puts an end the often-heard lament, I'm reading it correctly, but why doesn't it sound like the blues' The CD includes performances of all the examples and tunes'--some of the music is played at a slower practice tempo to make learning easier.

For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind. Titles: My Own Best Friend (Chicago) * Back on Base (Closer Than Ever) * That Mister Man of Mine (Dames At Sea) * A Little Brains, A Little Talent (Damn Yankees) * Something of My Own (Dessa Rose) * Ladies (Destry Rides Again) * I Know the Truth (Elton John and Tim Rice's 'Aida') * Holding to the Ground (Falsettos) * Think of Meryl Streep (Fame: The Musical) * A Little Girl From Little Rock (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) * Lazy Afternoon (The Golden Apple) * What Is a Woman? I Do, I Do) * Old Friend (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road) * Last Midnight (Into The Woods) * Moments in the Woods (Into The Woods) * Somewhere That's Green (Little hop of Horrors) * West End Avenue (The Magic Show) * Tell Me Why (A Man of No Importance) * Take It on the Chin (Me and My Girl) * Like It Was (Merrily We Roll Along) * The Music Still Plays On A New Brain) * Mad About the Boy (Oh! Coward) * It's a Fine Life (Oliver!) * How Can I Wait? (Paint Your Wagon) * Zip (Pal Joey) * My Cousin in Milwaukee (Pardon My Eng / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Songbooks, Voca / Recueil / Voix et Piano