Intended for the beginning Drum student this book contains many essential reading and playing skills for the Snare and Drumset. These studies are integrated in a logical sequential order. For example a new rhythm isintroduced and studied on the Snare Drum then later applied as a beat and then a fill. The same rhythm will appear later in the book for review and then in one of the play-along tunes. This way each concept is reinforced andutilized in different ways. Because of the need to stress the importance of dynamics and their role in the proper execution of playing a piece dynamic markings are included in many of the Snare Drum exercises.The authorhas gone to extreme measures to provide a fun and humorous way of learning to play Drums while at the same time implementing the fundamental tools necessary to be a proficient musician. Includes access to online audio thatpresents eight play-along tunes with and without the Drums.

This book explores Celtic styles for the Mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celticcompositions are presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio.

C-Edition. Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over minor, dominant, and major chords as well as short, long and minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along CD. Chapters on Guide Tones, Bebop Scales, Targeting, and Playing the Upper-Structure will help students analyze and memorize the lines presented in the book. There is also a chapter with further insight in Clifford's style which discusses his phrasing as well as other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiring students wanting the master the jazz language. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Improvisation / Recueil / Instruments en Do

Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes Book With Online Audio-This book is dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Suitable for mandolinists and violinists at a late beginner-intermediate level it explores the beautiful and distinctive sounds of folk music from the regionsof Campagnia Calabria Puglia Sicily and Sardinia. Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes has been devised with careful consideration in order to provide an excellent introduction to thisfascinating style. With the preparatory studies the student will develop a firm foundation upon which to build their skills in Italian-style tremolo picking and rhythms that accentuate the music. Detailed descriptions areincluded for all of the songs and dances as well as historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Together with the accompanying online audio the student will be able to play along and followthe precise nuances that distinguish the music while increasing their knowledge and repertoire in the Italian folk style. This book is written in standard notation and Mandolin tablature with Guitar and Mandolin chordaccompaniment.

This beginning piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of piano skills. Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integrated approachto learning. The play-along CD will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along CD as much as possible. The CD containsmodel renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun. After successful completion of this book the student will be well prepared for further piano studies in variousstyles of music.

The Mandolin is a great instrument for kids. These simple arrangements of all-time popular songs are ideal for younger learners and will get them playing in no time! This repertoire book is easy to read with classic songs suchas Scarborough Fair  Kum ba Yah  Frère Jaques  My Bonnie and much more. Chords are available for an accompanying instrumentalist and play-along tracks recorded bythe author are available online. The Mandolin part is written in both standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Dave explains his approach to jazz improvisation with musical examples that he himself uses, learned from years of playing with the greats - after learning how to play jazz from listening to players such as Grant Green, Wes Montgomery and Pat Martino. Explains the minor sub approach using minor scales to play over dominant seventh chords, and then includes several solos over often-played jazz standards, using this approach. Also described are the use of the blues and pentatonic scales as well as be-bop ideas, the melodic minor scale, and whole-tone and diminished scales and patterns. Hanon-type warm up exercises and Dave's own fingerings shown in tab are also described. Perfect for intermediate-to-more advanced players, Dave's concise way of explaining his approach will open up the students to developing their own improvisational ideas. Dave plays the examples and solos on the companion CD including tracks with a rhythm only section for student play-along.

This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced tenor sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time ingredient, along with completely original melodies and improv lines, converts what would be mere academic etudes to a delightful jazz listening and playing experience.If you want to improve your fluency in reading, performing, and improvising in odd time signatures, this is the book for you! A generous number of preparatory exercises gradually introduce the student to not only reading music, but also 'hearing how phrases land within a measure” of odd time. Play-along audio tracks featuring a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) minus the sax track allow you to play as the soloist. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Jazz / Etude / Saxophone Ténor

With Online Audio-Wes Montgomery is considered by many as one of the great pioneers of Jazz Guitar. Following in the footsteps of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian his unique playing style and unmistakable sound have earned him aplace in Jazz history influencing many contemporary musicians heard today. This Essential Jazz Lines title offers in-depth explanations into Montgomery?s improvisational techniques as well as his approach todifferent chord progressions found in many Jazz standards. The accompanying audio includes several play-along tracks featuring the chord progressions discussed in the book giving the student an opportunity to improvise and honein on Montgomery?s sound. For guitarists of an intermediate skill level this title offers a great opportunity to instil some jazz ornamentation into their improvisational arsenal.   All lessons provided in tablature and musical notation Audio available online The Essential Jazz Lines series features other artists such as John Coltrane Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley

Vic Juris played the solos in this collection with the student in mind. Each piece is based on the changes of popular jazz standards and will serve as great etudes for learning advanced jazz soloing techniques. Studentswill be able to see how to build a solo use tension and release (outside and inside playing) build an advanced jazz vocabulary and develop a motive through a set of changes through careful study of these solos. Each etude hastwo play-along tracks found on the downloadable online companion audio. One track is with Juris playing the solos found in the book and the other track is with rhythm section only. Access to audio available online.

With Online Audio and Video-This book presents tuning proper positioning basic chords (C tuning) and folk songs for strumming and singing. Very easy to comprehend even for the absolute beginner. Includes access to online audio and video.The audiois recorded in stereo play-along format and contains all of the songs from the book. The video features Joe Carr teaching simple chords strums and songs. An ideal beginner's course for ukulele in C tuning.

With Online Audio-Finally a great method which will show you how to play the acoustic jazz Guitar in the style of players like Django Reinhardt Oscar Alleman and Eddie Lang - their style is characterized by a powerful rhythm Guitar and a vitalswinging single-note solo line. Due to the fact that it can be very hard to master the original transcriptions this book simplifies this style without losing the essence of the original sound. Written in standard notation andTAB the material can be played by students and players that master the easy to intermediate level on plectrum style jazz Guitar. All titles are included on the audio download available online as well as some play along trackswhich offer a great possibility to improvise on typical gypsy chord changes and rhythms.

With Online Audio-This collection showcases a variety of Bass patterns that can be applied to blues recordings and performances even by the novice. Included among the 101 patterns are ten standard blues turn-arounds and ten standard blues endingsthat can be used in literally thousands of songs. In addition the book provides several pages of valuable music theory and other information on blues progressions. In notation and tablature. The companion audio is in split-trackplay-along format with each Bass pattern played four times.

Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards (see song list below left) in the style of Django Reinhardt Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set you'll playalong with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords comping and melodies then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practicebasic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops each at their own individual learning pace. You'll learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swingmandolin comp. We've also included information on basic chord substitution along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. These are essential skills for any swing/jazz musician. You'll alsoexplore some basic chord melody passages! But we've added more: Gypsy Swing and Hot Club Rhythm II has downloadable bonus music lyrics TAB and MP3s! Book/CD set Includes standard notation tablature chord diagrams lyrics playing tips and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular speed. First you???ll hear the melody played on mandolin at a slow speed with just guitar backup then it's repeated at regular speed with theband. The back up band is a classic 'Hot Club'- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars string bass plus a rhythm mandolin so mandolinists can hear just how the Gypsy Swing comp sounds on mandolin. On this mandolinversion of Gypsy Swing and Hot Club Rhythm II for Mandolin all the leads are played on mandolin. Finally the band plays several choruses and you play all the leads. Songs may be repeated at slow or regular speed as many times asyou wish in order to perfect phrases melodies and solos in a band context.

Media : Book/CD SetAuthor : >by Corey ChristiansenLevel : IntermediateDate published : 1/10/2003Style : JazzType : ImprovisationDescription :Grant Green was one of the most innovative jazz guitarists of the 1960s. His horn-like lines, original tone, and superb sense of time elevated him to being one of Blue-Note Records first call session players as well as a respected bandleader. This book covers many of the techniques Grant used in his playing and provides many melodic lines in the style of Grant Green for minor, dominant seventh, short and long ii-V, major, and minor ii-V chord progressions. Chapters on double-slurs, double-stops, pentatonic and blues scales as well as chapters on the basics of the jazz language will help guitarists understand and play the music of Grant Green. Presented in standard notation, tab and fretboard diagrams, this book comes with a play-along CD that will assist guitarists in mastering this material.