Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI / WARENBERG ALEXANDER (Arr.). What if the probably most popular symphony by Sergei Rachmaninoff were rewritten as a piece for piano and orchestra' This was the idea behind the 'adaptation' of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 into his Piano Concerto No. 5. All the while, the Russian pianist-composer Alexander Warenberg kept true to Rachmaninoff's style. However, the four movemen…

This artist-approved piano/vocal transcription book features 8 songs from Folds' 2015 album, plus exclusive online access to six all-new studio recordings of Ben Folds alone at the piano, recorded specifically for this songbook! These recordings aren't available anywhere else! Songs: Capable of Anything - F10-D-A - I'm Not the Man - Long Way to Go - Not a Fan - Phone in a Pool - So There - Yes Man…

Par SHAIMAN MARC. Complete with magnificent color photos from the original Broadway production, this 172-page collectible songbook contains piano/vocal sheet music for each song from the hit musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording. Award-winning Hairspray writers Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics) have created another masterpiece, and songs like 'Fly, Fly Away,' 'Goodbye…

Par IWAN EWA. Scrabble or Macao - these aren't that hard games yet. But how to play scales on the violin? It turns out that the rules are simple. First, you have to learn the song, because it gives you tips on how to play a new scale. Now even a minor scale full of flats will not be scary anymore! A song can be sung and played. The next step is to practice the melody and play it with the accompani…

Zack's Zoo is due to open, but he refuses to open the gates to the public until all the animals have passed their Standard Animal Tests. The animals, meanwhile, are behaving in far from 'standard' ways - and some of them are downright wacky! Joe Public and his friends are tired of waiting for the zoo to open, so they stage a protest. Zack decides to let the 'Publics' in to prove the animals aren't…

Par SNIDERO JIM. The Essence of Bebopis the new series by critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Jim Snidero. The Essence of Bebop reveals the heart and soul of this groundbreaking jazz style and is the first real \'manual\' for mastering bebop. The 10 enjoyable-to-play studies are inspired by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and many more, offering a unique basis for s…

The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s, musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig, night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed, without any regard to copyright law, or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first legit…

10 great studies in the style and language of bebop. Par SNIDERO JIM. The Essence of Bebopis the new series by critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Jim Snidero. The Essence of Bebop reveals the heart and soul of this groundbreaking jazz style and is the first real 'manual' for mastering bebop. The 10 enjoyable-to-play studies are inspired by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny R…

Par PUGH DAVE. These duets get incrementally more difficult and are matched to the different stages of player development. The duets at the start of the book are aimed at learner brass players who can play some solo repertoire, but who aren't quite ready to hold their own musical line in an ensemble.  As we work through the book, the duets start to align with the ensemble performance requirements …

There aren't many banjos players more widely heard, or who have performed before more people, than Ron Block. Working with Alison Krauss and Union Station since 1991, Ron's distinctive banjo sound has become nearly as much a part of the group sound as Alison's voice. Ron has taught in a limited number of worshops, but this is his first instructional DVD of any kind, offering a detailed look at his…

The infamous census of the ages has made Bethlehem a busy and crowded spot, and there are some guests at a local inn who aren't very happy. F. W. Woolworth (a rich wool salesman), and Rock Starling (a hip star singer), among others, have made it clear they want no part of the 'lower class' staying at the inn (or otherwise). By the end of this 20-minute, easy-to-prepare and present musical, we lear…