Andrew D. Gordon has created 30 12 bar blues play-a-long backing tracks in various Blues styles, keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues, Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues, Minor Blues, Country Blues, Latin Blues, Old Time Jazz Blues, Jazz Swing Blues, Classic Blues Rock, Soulful Blues, Slow Blues and many more.Each of the 30 play-a-long tracks has been recorded with 12 choruses of the 12 bar blues progressio…

30 Songs in Pre-Staff Notation. Par . Designed with the beginner in mind, Christmas Songs for the Very Beginner features popular, easy-to-play melodies in pre-staff notation, perfect for those in their first months of learning. Arrangements consist of simple rhythms, letter names inside each note, minimal hand movement, and no page turns. This book is a perfect supplement for students needing extr…

Offering insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary, the Schirmer Performance Editions series is designed for Piano students and teachers, as well as professional pianists.This volume contains 22 pieces by 14 composers, including Berens, Beyer, Burgmüller, Duvernoy, Ellmenreich, Gurlitt, Heller, Kullak, Kunz, Oesten, Reinecke, Schumann, Streabb…

Par JOPLIN SCOTT. As the undisputed 'King of Ragtime Writers,' Scott Joplin (1868--1917) composed many of the best-loved and most popular compositions of the ragtime era. His works include not only classic rags, but marches, waltzes, and cakewalks of incredible beauty that have stood the test of time. This book features Joplin's complete works for piano, in their original editions. Produced in coo…

Inspire the beginner violinist! This title features 30 progressive pieces using just open strings, with incredible backing tracks in popular styles to motivate students to sound their best. Designed to provide absolute beginners with concert repertoire to be proud of, and opportunities to develop music-reading skills and technique. Includes backing tracks, demonstration audio, practice tips, and P…

Specifically created for use at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, this Real Book features over 350 songs and is designed for practical use with neat and meticulously checked accuracies in melody, harmony, and rhythms. This diverse mix of songs covers many genres: bebop, blues, pop, rock, funk, jazz standards, and swing. Includes: Ain't No Sunshine · Bluesette · Careless Whisper · Every Lit…

Par . A superior collection of brass classics, performed by the Classic Brass Ensemble. A very broad program of material designed to test the abilities of the average through excellent trumpeter. Peter Piacquadio, trumpet soloist, shows you the way and then you are at stage center. Includes a high-quality printed solo part and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist, then a s…

400 Exercises include 45 Musical Studies in Positions 1 through 5. Par TUCKER RHODA JANICE. Written by Janice Tucker Rhoda, author of the popular ABCs of Strings method, the Complete Technique For Viola series is designed for advanced beginners to upper level students wishing to learn or improve their left hand and right arm bow skills. Starting in first position, and proceeding carefully through …

Play Today! is the ultimate self-teaching method - designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional-quality CD with 86 full-demo tracks. This mandolin method can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. This complete guide to the …

A Manual of Techniques and Possibilities for the Adventurous Improvising Musician. Par KANE DAVID. Sure - everybody has an opinion on how to play ?outside?. But until now, no one has made an in-depth exploration of the commonalities and differences in how the greatest jazz players on the planet have incorporated their inspiring, harmony defying techniques. With Playing Outside the Chord, David Kan…