An Introduction To Jazz Improvisation. Par RAE JAMES. Improvisation, Jamming or Busking is something that does not come naturally to everyone but, with the help of James Rae's 'Jazz Zone”, it can be learned! James has lived and breathed this style all his musical life and, in this book, he offers this wealth of experience to all players, even those of very modest technical ability. Written out e…

25 Easy To Middle-Grade Duets From The Last Four Centuries. The flute duet has been a favourite combination for centuries resulting in many fine compositions and arrangements, not least of which were of many operatic overtures and arias - the pop music of the day - making these 'hits? available for people to play in their own home long before the gramophone was invented. 'Bühne Frei!? or 'Curtain …

The Real Vocal Book has many of the selections from volumes 1 and 2 of the instrumental Real Books, but now with the lyrics added to the pre-existing melody line.This songbook contains nearly 300 essential songs compiled especially for singers, including: Alfie, All of Me, Autumn Leaves, Bewitched, Bluesette, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Fever, Georgia on My Mind, Misty, Moon River, My Funny Val…

A collection of celebrated song hits and showstoppers for solo piano. Here you will find over 75 legendary jazz and blues standards, showtunes, rags, novelty numbers, and encores. Turn these pages to enjoy great musical moments of the cabaret, stage, and concert hall - or bring to life the jazz and blues clubs of days gone by. Explore the musical genius of Jermone Kern, Irving Berlin and George Ge…

Learn to play rhythm and lead rock guitar with the step-by-step lessons and 70 great rock songs in this book/CD pack! The Hal Leonard Rock Guitar Method is your complete guide to learning rock guitar. This book uses realrock songs and ndash - no corny rock arrangements of nursery rhymes here! and ndash - to teach you the basics of rhythm and lead rock guitar in the style of Eric Clapton, the Beatl…

For Fingerstyle Guitar. Par GROSSMAN STEFAN. As aspiring fingerpicking guitarists started expanding their horizons from folk, blues, and ragtime in the 1970s, it was only logical to look towards early jazz tunes as a vast source for new possibilities. For one thing, they could follow the same evolutionary path from ragtime to jazz that had been taken by pianists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Harle…

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a wonderful idea! Make beautiful music such as this available at the Grade 1 level! Even young bands love to play enchantingly beautiful melodies. You’ve spent a lot of time and effort in helping your students learn to play full value notes, breathe in appropriate places, and stretch out their phrases so that they sound more mature and less like beginners. In the Bleak Mid-W…

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a wonderful idea! Make beautiful music such as this available at the Grade 1 level! Even young bands love to play enchantingly beautiful melodies. You’ve spent a lot of time and effort in helping your students learn to play full value notes, breathe in appropriate places, and stretch out their phrases so that they sound more mature and less like beginners. IN THE BLEAK MID-W…

From James Burton to Albert Lee, Brent Mason and beyond, the real sound of country guitar is one of the most sought after among today's players. Whether you're a pro eager to add to you stylistic and technical abilities, or a newcomer who's drawn to that clean, twangy guitar sound, Hot Country has something for everyone. As well as more than 150 licks, solos and backing tracks, all written out and…