Complete And Progressive Technique Of Harmony (volume 1)

The Complete Guide with CD!-From the classic sounds of the '70s to modern progressive stylings this book and CD combination provides you with the theory and technique to play and compose in a multitude of prog rock styles. You'll learn how soloing techniques form rhythmic and metrical devices harmony and counterpoint all come together to make this style of rock the unique and exciting genre it is. Also included is an introduction to classic and contemporary keyboard instruments and sounds and how they can be used in different combinations to produce authentic-sounding keyboard parts. The accompanying CD features many of the examples covered in the book as well as sixcomplete progressive rock songs recorded by a real band.

Everything you want to know about singing in one book. The Progressive Complete Singing Manual covers all of the sounds and techniques used by great vocalists.This book contains many songs and solos in avariety of styles including rock pop folk country blues jazz and classical. Sections on breathing posture tone production understanding rhythms performing in public ear training and harmony singing are also included.

For the first time here is the definitive introduction to playing Ukulele - plus a progressive guide to mastering more advanced techniques! This is the German language edition. Written by an established educator David Harrison The Complete Ukulele Player presents concise advice clear diagrams and photos and helpful tutorial tips to take you from beginner to playing scales harmony and Ukulele tab! The Complete Ukulele Player starts by using easy 3 chord songs ('Blowin' In The Wind' 'Love Me Do') gradually leading on to songs with diminished chords ('Crazy') transposition('Jambalaya') and demonstrating various strumming techniques ('Norwegian Wood'). Van Morrison's 'Brown Eyed Girl' is used as an introduction to reading tab and every song illustrates specific tips and techniques and comes with fascinating background information. Whatever your musical experience this book will soon have you feeling at home with the Ukulele. The included Download Card gives you instand access to over a hundred studio-quality audio tracks to help you learn even faster!

An introduction ot jazz harmony technique and improvisation. Includes a CD of over 60 minutes of demos and backing tracks. Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about Jazz this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Jazz Guitar. Author Phil capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style from simple chordmchanges through to the II-V-I progression turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book you'll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles and as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on getting to grips with improvisation Exploring Jazz Guitar unlocks the secrets of Jazz harmony allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying CD containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks.

Write for a horn section!
In this book, you will learn how to add saxophones and brass to a rhythm section ensemble. You will learn the capabilities and characteristics of the most common instruments, and how to order them effectively. You will also learn the different roles that a horn section can serve in your ensemble. Online audio tracks demonstrate the key concepts, as exemplified in a complete score.
You will learn to:
Write for alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, as well as trumpet and trombone
Construct common voicings, such as unisons, octave unisons, two- to five-part soli, and open voicings
Expand your harmony by using jazz chords
Use brass mutes
Compose many textures, including melodies, solis, fills, pads, comping parts, background lines, and others
Score advanced harmonic techniques characteristic of brass sections, such as chromatic approach chords, four- and five-part voicings, tension substitutions, and more
?An amazing book that opens your mind for new horn arranging techniques. Horns on steroids!?
?Hassan El Shafei, Artist/Record Producer
?Arranging for Horns is the one-stop-shop the young arranger can make to explore the techniques, applications, and context for contemporary horn arranging. Jerry Gates masterfully compiled three decades of experience?both in classroom and in professional writing?into an organized and concise 80-page text. Highly recommended!?
?Adi Yeshaya, Composer, Arranger (Prince, Aretha Franklin, The Voice)
?An insightful and valuable resource for all arrangers. Jerry?s explanations are very clear and concise. Highly recommended!?
?Mark Harrison, Keyboardist/Composer, Music Educator, and Author
?Jerry is a devoted musician and educator who has written yet another clear and concise book! This time Jerry guides the reader through a direct and useful approach to writing horn arrangements. Included are rhythm section considerations, notations, and a valuable mention about contour shaping as the blueprint for a successful arrangement. This book demystifies arranging for horns and inspires us to dive right in. There are great tools included and distilled from Jerry?s many years of experience and education. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get quick and positive results without excess theory to weigh the creative process down.?
?David Goldblatt, Composer, Pianist, and Music Director (for national television programs, world tours, and varied media)
?Jerry Gates? Arranging for Horns is a concise yet thorough guide to horn arranging in jazz and popular styles. The book progresses through each vital instrument, offering writing techniques for them as individuals and as a group. Arranging for Horns goes one step further than many treatments of this topic, looking at how an arrangement can vary throughout a song?changing the intensity of the music. This added consideration gives arrangers a powerful tool for adding shape and contour to their songs. Recommended for all arrangers and songwriters.?
?Ben Newhouse, Composer and Educator
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