Music-Instruction & Study

(Schott). Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of "Music for Children" by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Correlated with the 12 units of the Lesson Book, this International edition provides valuable reinforcement of theory, concepts through writing, sightreding, and ear training activities.Author: Nancy FaberISBN-10: 1616779500ISBN-13: 9781616779504Publisher: Faber Piano AdventuresLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2006Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Discover a fun-filled collection of 10 popular arrangements for the elementary pianist. Play smash hits from the biggest pop stars of today, including Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, and more. The selections are arranged to provide a smooth transition...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Primo and secondo parts are written as equals in 5-finger positions. Melodies move from one part to the other, offering each pianist a chance to be both soloist and accompanist. Only the simplest rhythms are used. Contents include: Good King...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Favorite folk songs and familiar melodies which provide delightful pieces for recital and group sing-along. The arrangements emphasize the student's mastery of I, IV, and V7 chords. Contents include: Skip to My Lou * The Mexican Clapping Song * Rise...

(Guitar Educational). The Legendary Licks series presents the music of a band or artist in a comprehensive play-along package. Each book contains note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play a multitude of classic licks, fills, riffs & solos complete with recorded...

(Willis). 15 easy arrangements of Beethoven's most well-known musical creations for the beginning pianist. Progresses from early to later elementary level. Pieces include: Chorus of Prisoners * Eroica Symphony * Fur Elise * Minuet in G Major * Moonlight Sonata * Ode to Joy...

(Music Sales America). This contains a complete course for anyone wanting to learn how to play acoustic or electric guitar. After 20 years of teaching guitar and hearing from hundreds of thousands of followers on You Tube, Justin has realized that the majority of...

(Piano Instruction). Often, jazz pianists are called upon to play solo gigs. This book attempts to ease the transition from group to solo jazz piano playing with a step-by-step practical appraoch to learning and playing standard tunes by dissecting their component parts; melody, harmony...

(ExpressiveArts). Since 1996, World Music Drumming has transformed lives and built community through ensemble drumming, singing, moving, playing xylophones and recorders. Students have developed focus, listening, teamwork, and respect while having the best time anyone can have in school. Now in over 20,000 schools...

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book will teach you the basic skills needed to play boogie-woogie. From learning the basic chord progressions to inventing your own melodic riffs, you'll learn the theory, tools and techniques used by the genre's best practicioners. The accompanying audio accessed...

(Sitar). The Hal Leonard Sitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the sitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to sitar and its technique, as well as the practice, theory, and history of raga music. The accompanying...

(Play Today Instructional Series). This complete guide to the basics contains everything you need to get started on the uke: in-depth instruction, terrific songs, two professional-quality CDs with full-demo tracks, and a helpful DVD Perfect for students who want to teach themselves, or for...

(Music Sales America). These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in...

(Willis). John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano is a musically appealing method that is well-loved throughout the world. Since its first publication in 1937, this method has been used by millions of students today they are concert pianists, pop icons, church musicians, composers,...

(Guitar Method). Learn how to play power chords using real rock songs This beginner's guide teaches riffs from rock anthems by Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, the Beastie Boys, Nirvana and more. Includes: All Along the Watchtower * Buddy Holly * Fight for Your Right...

(Bass Method). This comprehensive supplement to any bass method will help students learn over 200 great bass licks, lines and grooves in many rhythmic styles. Bass Licks illustrates how simple melodic patterns can become the springboard for group improvisation or the foundation of a...

For music teachers of all instruments, The Practice Revolution takes a fresh look at the institution of practicing. It's not about how much students do. It's about how they spend that time. A long overdue look inside the practice room - what works, what...

(Berklee Guide). A complete guide to playing and maintenance, this handbook offers essential information on all dimensions of the saxophone. It provides an overview of technique, such as breathing, fingerings, articulations, and more. Exercises will help you develop your sense of timing, facility, and...

(Berklee Guide). Learn deep funk/R&B guitar These hands-on exercises, licks, and technical discussions will help you play in the style of Kool and the Gang, Prince, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, Curtis Mayfield, Soulive, and other great artists, spanning from...

(Music Sales America). A compendium of more of the world's classics. A splendid array of pieces that, over the years, have captured the imagination of music lovers, as well as a variety of lesser-known pieces that are no less exquisite.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 0825616204ISBN-13:...

(Fast Track Music Instruction). For electric or acoustic guitar - or both Teaches music notation, tablature, Full chords and power chords, riffs, licks, and scales, and rock and blues styles. Method Book 1 includes 73 songs and examples. The accompanying audio is accessed through...

(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...

String SoloFor unaccompanied viola.Author: Rodolphe KreutzerISBN-10: 0793554535ISBN-13: 9780793554539Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d

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...

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...

This book is an excellent introduction to the pan flute. The lessons provided are fun and easy, and will have you playing pan flute in no time! Includes access toonline audio, video and PDF files of the video content translated into Spanish, Chinese (traditional...

(Instructional). This comprehensive manual includes easy-to-follow tablature, diagrams and pictures along with step-by-step instructions on set-up, accessories, and other necessities. You'll learn all the parts of the pedal steel guitar, chords and scales, and great songs and licks that you can play while learning....

(Signature Licks Guitar). Discover the quiet elegance of one of jazz guitar's most renowned players with this Signature Licks book/online audio pack. Each song chapter contains in-depth analysis and audio with slow demos. Songs covered include: Angel Eyes * Autumn Leaves * Prelude to...

(Guitar Educational). The complete guide to playing lead guitar in the styles of Pete Anderson, Ray Flacke, Danny Gatton, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, and more This book and online audio will take your country guitar playing to the next level with loads of red-hot...

(Keyboard Instruction). Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you...

(Guitar Method). Book 2 continues the instruction started in Book 1 and covers: Am, Dm, A, E, F and B7 chords; power chords; fingerstyle guitar; syncopations, dotted rhythms, and triplets; Carter style solos; bass runs; pentatonic scales; improvising; tablature; 92 great songs, riffs and...

(Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning...

Have you always wanted to play the 30-button Anglo concertina with more than just a simple one-note melody? This tutor will teach you how to play with chords and full harmonies in a wide variety of musical styles.The book includes 60 tunes with full...

(String Method). New complete edition combines parts 1 and 2 into one value-priced edition.Author: Otakar SevcikISBN-10: 1458421066ISBN-13: 9781458421067Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2012Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.60w x 0.60d

(Keyboard Instruction). This one-of-a-kind book applies traditional technique exercises to specific jazz piano needs. Along with warm-ups, etudes isolate each technical problem within a jazz context. This allows for improvisation, directly addressing the needs of the jazz player. Practicing is not only pragmatic, it's...

(Signature Licks Guitar). Wolf Marshall guides guitarists through the styles and techniques of jazz legend Barney Kessel. Includes demonstration tracks for practice purposes. Includes 14 top tunes: Barney's Blues * Begin the Blues * Contemporary Blues * Easy Like * Foreign Intrigue * Indiana...

(Willis). A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations * writing exercises * sight reading drills * review work * accompaniments * and more.Author: John ThompsonISBN-10: 0877180180ISBN-13: 9780877180180Publisher: Willis Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

(Berklee Guide). Learn those beautiful hot licks and fingerpicking patterns of country music. You'll learn all about the various types of country music, from classic to current from Western Swing to bluegrass and everywhere between. Get beyond the cowboy chords to more complex arrangements,...

(Berklee Guide). Named one of the Best Mandolin Books of All Time by BookAuthority.org! Learn the techniques, common practices, and essential repertoire of the classical mandolin. You will learn long-established mandolin techniques and their contemporary applications. You will discover gems from the classical mandolin...

(Berklee Guide). Whether you're into hip-hop, urban, rock, alternative, dance, electronic, jazz, blues, or country, drums play a prominent roll in the production and arrangement of a song. This book will help to explain everything you'll need to know to produce your own killer...

(Berklee Guide). This book with online video teaches expressive, virtuosic, and healthy piano technique for contemporary and classical styles. Through integrated written directions and video examples, you will see exactly how to move your fingers, wrists, arms, feet, body and breath to achieve maximum...

(Music Sales America). The ideal gift for the beginning player! This "deck" of cards includes over 40 essential ukulele chords presented in tab and full-color photos so you can see exactly where to place your fingers. View the front of each Ukulele Chord Deck...

(Music Sales America). This easy to follow method features superb demonstration photographs and concentrates on two skills you really need: dexterity and musicianship. Chapters include: the instrument and its equipment * fingering major scales * accidentals * minor scales * diminished scales.Author: Chuck RaineyISBN-10:...

(Fast Track Music Instruction). The FastTrack songbooks were designed to supplement the FastTrack method books, but also can be used independently. They feature 8 copyrighted songs by artists including The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and Van Halen. Perfect for Weekend Warrior or beginning...

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...

(String Method). For unaccompanied violin.Author: Otakar SevcikISBN-10: 0793554357ISBN-13: 9780793554355Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 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...

(Guitar Method). Cross-referenced with Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 2 pages for easy student and teacher use but also works well with any guitar method's book two. This third edition features 20 songs, including: Beat It * Clocks * Come As You Are *...

(E-Z Play Today). This book teaches children how to use an electronic keyboard through easy instruction, color-coded notation and stickers, lots of illustrations, games and puzzles, and plenty of songs that kids will be able to play right away. Songs in Book 1 include:...