This book is great for acoustic guitarists who have learned the basics and are ready to take the next step. Beginning with a brief review of reading standard music notation and TAB, this book takes you further into three major areas of study: sounds, grooves and special techniques- theory and improvisation- and alternate tunings. You'll be introduced to a variety of styles including acoustic funk,…

Apprendre à jouer de la basse n'est pas sur les études --- il s'agit de jouer --- il devrait donc être FUN! Si vous êtes à la recherche de musique rock, voulez-vous passer des heures à essayer de comprendre comment lire la musique, puis débarquez loin à 'La vieille jument grise?' Nous n'avons pas pensé ainsi. Non, nous pensons que vous devriez jouer tout de suite. Commencez avec des concepts simpl…

Depicting the hustle and bustle of the morning commute, this high-energy, contemporary overture for developing band will have your students sounding a grade higher than written. With sweeping melodic lines and driving percussion, this overture will be a great contest or concert opener! (2:30) / Concert Band

Featuring the well-known Yuletide favorites 'Angels from the Realms of Glory,' 'The Holly and the Ivy,' and 'Deck the Halls,' this festive medley captures the spirit of the season for students and audiences alike. Each carol has roots from the United Kingdom and is charismatically scored, showcasing each section of your band with a wide variety of textures and tempo. Musically compelling! (3:00) /…

/ Quatuor A Cordes

Just imagine Mark Twain interacting with the vivid characters from his classic Americana novel! In this cross-curricular, 20-minute, riser-ready musical, the Missouri author takes the stage with the likes of Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly. Five unison songs and selected vignettes highlight memorable moments from Twain's masterpiece. Discussion questions/writing prompts add to the educational val…

/ Classique / Recueil / Trombone

Here's a whimsical concert march your beginning band will be ready to perform after only a few weeks! John O'Reilly has taken four of the beginning band repertoire's 'greatest hits' including 'Hot Cross Buns,' 'Lightly Row,' 'Go Tell Aunt Rodie' and 'Merrily We Roll Along' and cleverly worked them into a delightful medley, ideal for your band's very first concert! The familiar tunes work their way…

A partner song with 'Jingle Bells' featuring clever, new partner melody by Sally Albrecht. First sing the new melody, then 'Jingle Bells', then put them together! Optional bell part can be performed on Orff instruments. Two equal voice parts. The arranger suggests inviting the audience to join in singing 'Jingle Bells.' / 2 Parties Mixtes

This late-elementary solo in an energetic 4/4 meter gives students the opportunity to speed along the keys. Although written in a C major 5-finger pattern, there are several hand position changes and a variety of articulations. An abundance of eighth notes add energetic stepwise movement to the melody. A sprinkling of accidentals creates interest, and a few harmonic intervals and triads provide co…