The Contemporary Christian Book

Level A Method Book-A Progressive Piano Method for the Christian Studentby Joseph Martin David Angerman and Mark HayesKeys for the Kingdom is a fully graded piano series designed especially for the Christian student. Through astylistically diverse set of musical experiences students will learn the foundations of good musicianship. Each lesson is carefully written to provide gradual progress. The graphic illustrations are designed to be fun andinspiring as well as to reinforce the lesson. While learning the basic concepts of piano playing the student is introduced to many styles of sacred music: the wealth of great hymnody songs and psalms of the church; as well asthe great classics in piano literature that every student needs to excel in musical study. Also included in the series are Bible verses affirming spiritual values intended to motivate the student toward excellence at thekeyboard.This multi-key stylistically diverse series of books introduces basic concepts of rhythm intervals scales chords music theory artistry and improvisation. Companion products include hymnbooks contemporaryChristian songbooks theory/technique/improvisation books performance books seasonal books and duet books. These along with planned future companion materials will help support the student's learning quest.Each methodbook establishes a deliberate but steady pace for the developing student. Principles of reading music theory technique interpretation and musicianship are explored. Calling on the combined teaching experience of over 40years the authors have fashioned new ways of teaching proven concepts. Great emphasis is placed on the beauty if the music the lyrics and the art which accompanies individual songs. Each lesson also includes appropriatescripture references to help students discover the joy of worshipping and serving God through their own music.

The Not Just Another Praise Book series has the best songs in contemporary Christian music. Book 2 is carefully arranged and graded for students at the intermediate level. These books are truly unique because they contain accompanying CDs that feature MP3 praise band accompaniments. / Piano

Over 400 Songs-This great fake book contains over 400 contemporary Christian songs ranging from the standards to today's current hits. Artists represented include: Avalon Steven Curtis Chapman DC Talk Amy Grant Jars of Clay Crystal Lewis Sandi Patty Petra Point of Grace Rebecca St. James Michael W. Smith Jaci Velasquez and more! Songs include: Abba (Father) • Awesome God • Beauty for Ashes • Butterfly Kisses • Can't Live a Day •Crucified with Christ • El Shaddai • Father's Eyes • Flood • Friends • The Great Adventure • His Strength Is Perfect • How Beautiful • I Could Sing of Your Love Forever • I Will Be Here• Jesus Freak • Mary Did You Know? • People Get Ready ... Jesus Is Comin' • Shine • Thank You • Via Dolorosa • The Warrior Is a Child • Where There Is Faith • You Are My All in All• and hundreds more.

3rd Edition-This revised edition contains 50 Contemporary Christian Music favourites - a collection with more than 320 pages!

Real Easy Book 2 - C Version. Following on from the great success of The Real Easy Book Volume 1, The Real Easy Book Volume 2 is perfect for students with a few years of playing experience, right up to working professionals. From jazz classics like Four, Scrapple From The Apple, and Dear Old Stockholm to contemporary tunes like George Benson's Mimosa and Donald Fagen's Walk Between Raindrops this selection of songs will keep you and your audience smiling. The Real Easy Book Volume 2 will save band directors countless hours of writing out scales for soloing, chord voicings, Guitar diagrams and Bass lines - they are all included with each tune. The educational material in this book has been developed in conjunction with Stanford Jazz Workshop. It works.

From Bruno Mars to Skyfall, Keyboard Gefällt Mir! follows on from book one of the ultimate songbook for Keyboard, featuring 50 popular pieces arranged by Hans-Günter Heumann. The second volume of this Keyboard series follows the bestselling success of the first book, with more simple and straightforward arrangements of hits from the charts and movies, ensuring there is something for everyone.Included in the book are some of the biggest hits of today, such as Skyfall by Adele, Lana Del Rey's Summertime Sadness, Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe and Lady GaGa's Poker Face. Not only are there a number of contemporary hits included, you will also be able to learn to play many timeless classics, including songs by The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Guns N' Roses and Madonna. Songs from popular films include the Mission Impossible Theme, Pirates of the Caribbean and Ludovico Einaudi's excellent Fly from Intouchables.All songs feature tempo markings, chord symbols and full lyrics, in Heumann's excellent arrangements. / Clavier

The fourth book in the Piano Gefällt Mir! series brings you 50 more chart and film hits, all arranged for Easy Piano by renowned composer Hans-Günter Heumann.This series has long been a favourite for Pianists looking to learn popular tracks from an authoritative source, and Hans-Günter Heumann has proven himself as a name you can rely on for Easy Piano arrangements of great modern pop classics. Everything from Coldplay to Harry Potter is included here, so you'll never be short of contemporary songs to learn and perform.From George Ezra's massive hit Budapest to Sam Smith's Money On My Mind, this book collects the finest hits from the past few years and arranges them for you to start playing straight away. A great selection of film songs and themes are also represented, such as Ed Sheeran's atmospheric I See Fire from 'The Hobbit' film, and Pharrell Williams's unbelievably catchy Happy from 'Despicable Me 2'.Not only this, but a few of Heumann's own compositions are sprinkled throughout, allowing you to take inspiration from this indisputable giant of composition's own creations. This edition is perfect-bound. Click here to purchase the spiral-bound version. / Piano

Book with companion recordings of Piano Accompaniments-Ten contemporary Christian songs specifically chosen for kids. In addition to a book of Vocal arrangements with Piano accompaniments this package also includes recordings of the Piano accompaniments perfect for practice or performance. Kids Sing Praise And Worship includes the songs: As the Deer Father I Adore You He Is Exalted Here I Am to Worship Light of the World How Great Is Our God Step by Step 10 000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) There Is a Redeemer We Fall Down and We Will Glorify.

en 4 cahiers / in 4 Books-Born in Tunisia in 1952 Christian Lauba has been a prominent contemporary composer winning many prizes since his graduation from the Conservatory of Bordeaux during the mid-1980s. Lauba is particularly noted for his compositions and teaching guides for the Saxophone such as Nine Studies for Saxophones. Composed betweem 1992 and 1994 Nine Studies for Saxophones won Lauba the SACEM prize in composition. The second volume for Soprano and Tenor Saxophones contains the fifth sixth and seventh studies; 1) Tadj 2) Gyn and 3) Vir. Nine Studies for Saxophones is very modern in style exploiting extended techniques of the Saxophone to the maximum. These include articulation modes complex rhythms ornamentation tonality harmonics vibrato resonance and flutter tonguing among other aspects. With modern classical music becoming more and more prominent within the genre Lauba's Nine Studies for Saxophones is essential to all saxophonists.

An Easter Celebration of Grace-From the composer of The Mercy Testament comes a new work that shines the light of joy and hope throughout your Easter and post-Easter worship celebrations. Incorporating jubilant contemporary Christian songs and newlyarranged classic hymns this work is a splendid choice for congregations exploring a blended approach to their music ministries. The brief performance time makes this a flexible yet effective choice for Easter worship gatherings.Well-planned moments of congregational participation are a highly desirable feature. With memorable tunes and well-crafted narrations this work leaps from the page and into the hearts of your singers.Titlesinclude: Christ is Risen (Matt Maher) Beautiful One (Tim Hughes) In Christ Alone (Keith Getty/Stuart Townend) He Is Exalted (Twila Paris) Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Traditional).Availableseparately: SATB Split/StudioTrax CD Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD) 10-Pack CDs RehearsalTrax CDs Orchestration CD-ROM (Score and parts for Trumpets 1-3 Horn 1&2 Trombones 1-3 Tuba Chimes Glockenspiel Percussion Timpani Rhythm Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 16:00.

Internationally renowned authors musicians and recording artists Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon of The Super Groovers have composed a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians.After releasing their first CD Supergroovin which received world wide airplay they recognized a need in the music publishing business for a series of books on contemporary improvising within the 'Smooth Jazz' genre. Andrew composed and recorded all the rhythm tracks used in thisbook. In their opinion the melodies were so catchy they couldn't resist developing them into completed songs.Mainline Connection Villefranche?sur-Mer and You're The Only One In My Life are a few featured on their second CD Mainline Connection.The smooth jazz grooves in this 50 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R