Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). John Kander and Fred Ebb created a number of 20th-century show classics, including Cabaret and Kiss of the Spider woman, but Chicago is perhaps their greatest and best-loved show of them all. On the surface And All That Jazz is a celebration of bohemian excess of every conceivable kind. Sing the fantastic, showstopping melody with great energy, have a ball a…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). The Germans? love of the Christmas tree is immortalized in the song O Tannenbaum - translated as O Christmas Tree - set to an old folk tune. Many popular singers, including the great Nat ?King? Cole, have recorded their own versions either in German or, as in this arrangement, in English. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection …

The Best Step-by-Step Guide to Start Playing. Par . Do-It-Yourself Piano is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using over 90 well-known pop tunes and classical repertoire, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes over 170 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video instruction by piano …

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Simple Gifts has been sung to numerous different lyrics (particularly Sydney Carter’s 1960s hymn Lord of the dance) and the tune is very well known, thanks to its use in Aaron Copland’s score for the ballet Appalachian Spring, first performed in 1944. Elder Joseph Brackett – a shaker from Maine – originally wrote it as a ‘dancing song’ in 1848. This arrangement by …

An instructional video that starts from the beginning! Clawhammer From Scratch begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding the banjo, right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken…

Learn to play Adele's Someone Like You , plus 15 other popular songs with this book and download card. Adele's mega hit and other well-known songs are all arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar and explained in easy-to-follow mini-tutorials, with a difficulty rating between 1 and 5. You get full lyrics, music, playing tips and performance hints for every song. Best of all you get personal access to …

Par MUELLER MICHAEL. Do-It-Yourself Guitar is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using over 90 well-known pop and rock tunes, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes over 150 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video instruction that covers all concepts within! Covers: Guitar fundame…

Par VARINI MASSIMO. The FINGERBOARD series was created to progressively improve upon fretboard knowledge, sight-reading, and all other topics, and to be included in a study plan that corresponds to the other volumes in my catalogue of educational material. In this 4th Volume of the FINGERBOARD series we get a deeper knowledge of MELODIC ARPEGGIOS: that’s why I named it ARPEGGIOLOGY. 3, 4 and 5 not…

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot started life as a spiritual – it was one of the many religious songs sung by slaves on the cotton plantations in the Southern states of America over a century ago. There has been much speculation as to why it has been adopted by England rugby supporters but it seems that the association is here to stay. This rousing sporting anthem would make an ideal encore for any concer…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). (Is this the way to) Amarillo? is about a man travelling to find his fiancée in Amarillo, Texas. After the second verse and chorus there’s a chance to go a cappella: the piano can leave out the small notes and give the singers a chance to show off what they can do! This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted a…

Par HARTWAY CHRIS. This book and accompanying audio provide instruction and playable examples for guitarists looking to get into the sounds rooted in classic country music, as well as more modern approaches to the genre. Rhythm playing is explored through shuffle patterns, travis picking and trucking riffs. Lead playing is approached through double stop licks, steel bends, and single note runs. Sh…

Written by a guitarist for a guitarist, Basic Pro Tools for Guitarists is the perfect way to get started recording with Pro Tools. Designed for guitarists of all skill levels, this book includes clear, easy-to-understand explanations on everything you need to know to get going. Topics include acoustic properties, microphone techniques for acoustic and electric guitars, basic Pro Tools LE functions…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Low-down on the Hoe-down is a rollicking romp through a selection of light-hearted line-dance tunes. It’s a tribute to Ward Swingle, founder and arranger of the legendary vocal group The Swingle Singers, whose idea it was to make a show-stopping concert-piece out of a number of barn-storming American square-dance songs, using a song called The Arkansas Traveler to …

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Freedom Is Coming is an incredibly infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and is coupled here with Hamba Vangeli (‘Spread the new word’) for Soprano, Alto and combined men's voices along with a piano accompaniment. Pay attention to the dynamics – there are lots of opportunities for contrasts and a gradual build-up of texture, as well as chances …

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Auld Lang Syne (meaning ‘old long since’) recalls days gone by, promising always to remember them with friends. A popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and a perfect encore piece for any New Year or celebratory concerts. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity o…