Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. This clear and well organised text is suitable for students of arranging and composition, and for classically trained musicians wishing to further grasp the simple logic of jazz harmony. Essential understandings: - Triad structures and inversions - How to select chords - chord symbols - Simple but effective voicing formulae - The circle of 4th progressions, - Extensions to the 9ths and dominant 13ths, and altered 5ths and 9ths. Included in the 107 pages are comprehensive explanations, examples, exercises and solutions. For school students, the course can be started in year 9 and worked through to year 13. 'This book certainly delivers. Mr. Griffin does a superb job giving clear and concise steps that students should take when approaching the task of harmonizing a melody. The book is laid out in a clean, easy-to-understand format. Mr. Griffin is obviously a gifted teacher, and has developed a book that would be a great resource for any music teacher or student interested in understanding and implementing more complex theory/harmony concepts.' - Natalie Wickham, Music Matters, USA. 'Particularly good for A Level pupils composing in a pop and jazz style. The material gradually increases in difficulty and there are a lot of useful exercises to be completed by students”- Music teacher, UK. 'Excellent resource which will save teachers hours of preparatory work. Useful for a general understanding of options when harmonising in composition. An essential part of KS5 harmony work which goes beyond the common chords and progressions. Very professionally set out.”- ZigZag Education, UK./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and quality of practice is the greatest predictor of musical success so that aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can best bring about expert performance. This inspiring, accessible guide will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset to improve the likelihood of learning music successfully. 'Deeply impressive - the breadth of research is fascinating!' - Victorian Music Teachers Association 'Terrific...eminently practical...excellent discussion...I came away inspired and excited.' - The Music Trust, Australia 'This book really does deliver' - American Music Teacher 'I can't think of any other book that draws on so many resources to create a new understanding of learning music. Every serious music student, music teacher, and parent of a music student will find important information in this book. Griffin gives clear examples of how concepts are applied that make for enjoyable reading. This book has a potential for making lifelong differences in the lives of music students, parents and teachers.” - Roy Ernst, PhD, LLD Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music of The University of Rochester 'A must buy for every music teacher and music student. Bravo on a most stimulating read. This draws together old wisdom and the latest research. I am re-reading this excellent book for the third time, highlighter pen in hand.' 5 stars (Amazon Rank) - William Bruce, Guildhall UK. 'A most stimulating read that has given me a great deal to think about.' - Nicholas Carpenter, Prebendal, UK. 'Fantastic book...simply brilliant!' - Ian Cooper, Norfolk Music Service, UK. 'A must read for all music educators. Michael Griffin has collected lessons from his own experience - which is extensive, and pertinent, recent research to provide a detailed overview of how we learn, and how students can be empowered and trained to become effective, efficient and independent learners. The book is well documented, making it convenient to go on to further reading about the topics of each chapter. The language is concise and easily understood, yet deeply practical and useful.' - 5 stars Robert Adams, Music Educator, New Haven, USA. 'Don't miss this opportunity!' - 5 stars Mary George, USA./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

A Practical Guide For Today'S Musicians. Par PERLOWIN MICHAEL. Dans ce livre, Mike Perlowin combine l'expérience pratique d'être un musicien de travail dans les domaines de rock, blues, country, RandB, reggae, et de bluegrass avec les connaissances théoriques d'une formation universitaire d'expliquer la théorie de la musique en termes que tout accompli modérément musicien peut comprendre. En commençant par la plus élémentaire des leçons, Perlowin claire et concise explique les relations tonales entre notes et comment ils forment des différents types de balances et cordes. Au lieu d'utiliser des exemples tirés de la musique classique peu familier, ce livre utilise des airs connus comme Marie a un petit agneau ou Silent Night pour illustrer les principes théoriques. Plutôt que d'offrir des renseignements sur la façon de jouer d'un instrument spécifique, cet ouvrage est conçu pour les personnes qui ont déjà jouent avec compétence, mais ne comprennent pas les principes théoriques sous-jacents de la musique. Bien que le livre est relativement court, il contient l'équivalent d'une année de matériel de niveau collège, tous accessibles aux moyennes mus... / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Theory and Harmony / Théorie / Tout Instrument

Ein musikalischer Präzedenzfall. Par MATTER MICHAEL. Heutzutage würde man wohl von einem „Hype' sprechen: Als der unbekannte dänische Komponist Niels W. Gade Anfang der 1840er-Jahre seine ersten symphonischen Werke in Leipzig präsentiert, brandet ihm unverhofft Enthusiasmus entgegen. Maßgeblichen Anteil daran hat die spezifische Wahrnehmung seiner Musik, der Robert Schumann einen „entschieden nordischen Charakter' attestiert. Doch welche musikalischen, ästhetischen und historischen Prämissen liegen dem Phänomen des sogenannten „nordischen Tons' zugrunde? Michael Matter analysiert eingehend die Frühwerke und deren Rezeption und stellt sie in den Kontext übergeordneter „Nördlichkeits'-Vorstellungen. Dabei bietet die Rekonstruktion der Denk- und Wahrnehmungsmechanismen eine Erklärungsgrundlage sowohl für den unvergleichlichen Erfolg Gades als auch für das allmähliche Vergessen des Komponisten./ Livre / Livre

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. Music and Keyboard in the Classroom is a music education scheme of work for general music middle school classes. Designed around the mastering of practical skills, it integrates theory, aural and history, and allows students to progress at their own rate. 'Fundamentals of Notation' is Book One of this series./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Creative listening activities from a master music educator! These dynamic ideas invite students to experience, analyze, and reflect on an array of musical genres, including Motown, pop, rock 'n' roll, bluegrass, opera, Broadway, and film. Teacher preparation will be minimal as materials are few, and lesson planning is easy, as Common Core and National Standards are listed on every page. Assemble the twelve-song playlist online, and then explore three lessons for each song. With hits like Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and the Disney classic 'Let It Go,' music class has never been so much fun! Recommended for grades 4 and up. / Tout Instrument

Une sélection d'airs américains arrangé pour être adapté à tous les instruments, avec les accords de guitare simples. Vous voulez quelques airs honnêtes à la bonté facile? Vous êtes un débutant sur ??votre instrument choisi? Peut-être que vous avez appris dans le passé, abandonné et sont prêts à essayer de faire la musique à nouveau. Peut-être que vous êtes à la recherche d'un bon nombre de grands airs qui sont simples à lire et à jouer. Toots and Twiddles sont faites en pensant à vous-là une richesse de mélodies, certains vous le savez, certains vous n'aimez pas, arrangé pour jouabilité avec une gamme limitée de billets et plus facile des clés. / Tout Instrument / 40 pages / niveau : Facile / Partition