Music-Instruction & Study

Music is a powerful means for educating citizens in a multicultural society and meeting many challenges shared by teachers across all subjects and grade levels. By celebrating heritage and promoting intercultural understandings, music can break down barriers among various ethnic, racial, cultural, and language...

(Fretted). This unique songbook is a collection of 30 Christmas classics especially arranged for the ukulele. Tunes include: Auld Lang Syne * Deck the Halls * The First Nowell * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful *...

(Educational Piano Library). In Book 5, students are introduced to sixteenth notes in various rhythm patterns. The wide variety of student selections include 3 folk, 4 jazz, 13 classical, and 8 contemporary original pieces. Scales (in both 8th and 16th-note patterns) with their cadences...

(Percussion). Here is the definitive guide to chordal playing for the contemporary vibraphonist. Includes material on: voicing selection, chord-member selection, use of extensions and alterations, voice leading, inversion selection, and more. The accompanying audio contains demos and play-along tracks with notated charts featuring standard...

(Instructional). The only harmonica method to present the chromatic harmonica in 14 scales and modes in all 12 keys This book with online audio will take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Each...

(Bass Builders). This book with online audio is designed to help players master the art of improvisation. The audio includes over 50 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The book works with electric or acoustic bass and covers: modes, harmonic minor, melodic minor, blues, pentatonics,...

This comprehensive collection contains 88 studies, caprices, and solos for the flute in the Art of Articulation. There are 7 sections: 1-6 organize etudes for tonguing, while 7 contains concert solos and excerpted movements. Contains studies by Anderson, Boehm, Kohler and many others.Author: VariousISBN-10:...

(Educational Piano Library). A superb collection of popular songs, sure to please the progressing student Correlated with Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Piano Lessons Book 3, these arrangements are also a perfect supplementary choice for all methods. Includes both stand-alone solos, and student solos...

(Educational Piano Library). Piano Solos books feature original performance repertoire from 14 different composers. These inviting compositions provide ample reinforcement of skills and concepts learned in the corresponding level Piano Lessons books. The outstanding variety of musical styles makes every solo an important piece...

(Educational Piano Library). Hal Leonard Student Piano Library mascots Spike, Party Cat and friends guide the student through fun, creative assignments that introduce the language of music and its symbols for sound, silence, and rhythm. Ear training and basic theory exercises help students learn...

(Musicians Institute Press). A comprehensive guide to: notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, swing, shuffle, rhythm studies, counting systems, road maps and more! "Provides a Britannica-like benefit to players whose reading skills are underdeveloped...

(Brass). Trumpet parts edited and recorded by Canadian Brass virtuosos Fred Mills and Ronald Romm, piano parts recorded by Bill Casey. Arrangements by Bill Boyd. The book includes access to online audio of full performances and accompaniments. Contents: Arietta * The Brook * Cleopatra's...

(Guitar Method). Here at last is the long awaited, definitive jazz guitar scale method by music legend Chuck Wayne. With a career that includes recordings with Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Woody Herman, George Shearing, and Tony Bennett, Chuck Wayne's approach to the...

(Musicians Institute Press). Blues Rhythm Guitar concentrates on the heart of blues music: the rhythm. You'll learn the crucial elements of the style that no guitarist should be without, including blues changes and variations, several shuffle rhythms, slow and fast blues rhythms, how to...

(Piano Method). Contents: Two-Part Inventions: Invention in C Major, BWV 772 * Invention in C minor, BWV 773 * Invention in D Major, BWV 774 * Invention in D minor, BWV 775 * Invention in E-flat Major, BWV 776 * Invention in E Major,...

(Banjo). Authored by Mac Robertson, Robbie Clement & Will Schmid, this innovative method teaches 5-string, bluegrass style banjo. Covers easy chord strums for the beginner; learning tablature; right-hand rolls characteristic of bluegrass; techniques such as hammer-on, slide and pull-off. This edition also includes 97...

For unaccompanied clarinet. Text in English, Spanish and French.Author: Emile StievenardISBN-10: 0793560888ISBN-13: 9780793560882Publisher: Schirmer G BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 49Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.80w x 0.30d

(Bass Instruction). A comprehensive source for learning the theory and geometry of the bass fingerboard by one of today's leading players and instructors. Includes: 99 audio examples and exercises, hand positions, key centers, the linear approach, and more Audio features Gary Willis demonstrating 99...

(String Method). For unaccompanied violin.Author: J. TrottISBN-10: 0793554519ISBN-13: 9780793554515Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d

(Piano Method). Contents: Invention in C Major, BWV 772 * Invention in C minor, BWV 773 * Invention in D Major, BWV 774 * Invention in D minor, BWV 775 * Invention in E-flat Major, BWV 776 * Invention in E Major, BWV 777...

(Piano Method). Centering around the understanding and means of expression, Book 2 introduces the student to famous pieces that illustrate humor and seriousness, repose and excitement, motion and rest. Sixteenth notes, alla breve, syncopation, 2- and 3-part form, modulation, trills.Author: Howard KasschauISBN-10: 0793553024ISBN-13: 9780793553020Publisher:...

(Guitar Collection). A beginner's manual to the classical guitar. Uses a systematic approach using the interesting solo and duet music written by Noad, one of the world's foremost guitar educators. No musical knowledge is necessary. Student can progress by simple stages. Many of the...

Easy and melodious exercises based on scales and arpeggios in all keys, with optional 2nd flute or piano accompaniment.Author: Moyse LouisISBN-10: 079355005XISBN-13: 9780793550050Publisher: Schirmer G BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 12.00h x 8.90w x 0.10d

(Pace Piano Education). Adults will enjoy learning to play, read and create music with this clear, step-by-step keyboard guide. Chapters include: Getting Started, Songs on the Black Keys, Rhythmic Notation, Songs on the White keys, Reading the Grand Staff, Combining the Black and White...

(Essential Elements). Original series (blue cover) The second book in the Essential Elements for Strings series reinforces the techniques learned in Book 1, and also introduces new concepts and develops skills in areas such as dynamics, rhythms, and sight-reading. Features a broad scope, comprehensive...

(Essential Elements). Original series (blue cover) The second book in the Essential Elements for Strings series reinforces the techniques learned in Book 1, and also introduces new concepts and develops skills in areas such as dynamics, rhythms, and sight-reading. Features a broad scope, comprehensive...

(String Method). For unaccompanied violin.Author: Jacques F. MazasISBN-10: 0793536839ISBN-13: 9780793536832Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.70w x 0.40d

(Guitar Method). One of the world's most popular beginning classical guitar methods by South American guitar virtuoso Julio Sagreras and translated by Bernard Moore. Features carefully sequenced studies covering technique and theory through music etudes and pieces.Author: Julio S. SagrerasISBN-10: 0793535867ISBN-13: 9780793535866Publisher: RicordiLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

(Signature Licks Saxophone). Learn the licks that have made Kenny G one of the most popular sax players ever. This book/audio pack examines his style and techniques. Includes examples from his most popular songs and play along parts for five songs. The audio is...

(Stylistic Method). If you could fuse the styles of Michael Bloomfield, Albert Collins and B.B. King, you'd begin to understand the tasty touch of GIT's Robben Ford. Through his Hotline demonstrations and analysis, he gives you an uncommon look inside his magical style. The...

(Pace Piano Education). Creative Music contains materials both for sight-reading and transposition, and for improvisation. It is the perfect complement to the Music for Piano books also by Robert Pace, or it can also be used as a stand-alone. Available in four levels.Author: Robert...

(Adult Piano Method). These background accompaniments for every Pieces By Choice, Preps, Reps, and Challenges activity will make practice more enjoyable. The Adult Piano Method is the adult piano course of choice for today's adultsAuthor: Fred KernISBN-10: 0793526310ISBN-13: 9780793526314Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A group of resourceful kids start solution-seekers.com, a website where cybervisitors can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

(Piano). A selection of original pieces arranged for the beginning student. Book 1 is for the primary level, Book 2 elementary and Book 3 is for the intermediate level student. Contents: Arabia * Both Ways * Common Tones * Dreams * Frolic * Little...

Intermediate to advanced studies featuring full band chorales, chromatic exercises and articulation studies, color woodwind trill charts, a wide variety of multicultural songs, and much more.Author: Rhodes BiersISBN-10: 0793518067ISBN-13: 9780793518067Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1993Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.30d

(Guitar School). Learn metal guitar the best way - by playing music This primer for the beginning lead guitarist builds the solid musical and technical foundation you'll need as it prepares you for Metal Lead Guitar Vol. 1 with several metal 'jams.' Whether trading...

Ragtime music and DADGAD tuning seem to be made for each other, or so you will believe after playing these wonderful arrangements by Rob MacKillop. With performance levels running from intermediate to advanced, there is plenty here to challenge and delight the player and...

Learn Blues Accordion is a unique method book that includes 34 blues compositions and numerous exercises that will help you master the blues. The exercises increase in difficulty and introduce concepts and techniques thatspecifically target both hands. Explore blues scales, chord progressions and learn...

Banjo Picking is the ultimate banjo method to develop tone, timing and rock solid rhythm for the picking hand, thorough in scope from the beginning level to the challenges of "extreme banjo." With lots of exercises, tunes, photos and helpful text, tools for learning...

Seasoned piano educator Gail Smith offers this beginning-level piano methodemploying gospel, Christmas, and sacred tunes. The book begins with anintroduction to elementary note reading on the piano, then progresses to exercises and arrangements. To illustrate various arranging concepts, some tunes are shown in two...

If you have a guitar and want to start playing immediately, this is your book. A best- seller for decades, Mel Bay's Fun with the Guitar will teach you 9 basic chords and will show you how to strum guitar rhythm to 23 songs...

This ukulele bass handbook offers a theoretical introduction to the development of the instrument and its maintenance, stringing and care. Discover the secret of the "UBass": how can such a small instrument make a sound that deep? Co- author Martin "Bassmati" Schroeder put the...

From the author of Mel Bay's best-selling book, Learn to Play Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele, we are proud to present, Favorite Fingerstyle Solos for Ukulele. This book and accompanying audio offer a variety of fingerstyle solos for the ukulele. The music stretches across several...

Younger students will enjoy this creative approach to playing simple guitar chords. Chords are taught with exercises that build upon each other and eventually lead the student to playing logical and common chord progressions. These progressions include I-iii-vi-ii-V-I and twelve bar blues in many...

First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player, yet contains information andreference material that is valuable for players at all levels. Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of...

This new book is designed for seniors who wish to learn to play the ukulele. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more matureaudience and attention has been given to the pacing of the material. Basic chords are given...

If you're getting into jazz or expanding your jazz chops, this comprehensive approach is for you. From comping and chord voicings to single-note soloing, you will learn, step by step, the tools necessary for playing jazz guitar. The book is easy to understand and...

Countless musicians have been inspired upon hearing Charlie Christian for the first time. In this exciting book, the author has compiled 39 precise solo transcriptions (in notation only), as well as a thorough analysis of each. There is also a complete "how to" section...

The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most common played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 2nd position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 2nd Position work, scales...

Jazz Intros and Endings offers 60 intros and endings for songs in many keys and styles. Ron is a well known and admired guitar player having played with Ray Brown, Gene Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, among many others. These harmonically rich phrases offer many great...