Par NEELY BLAKE / MATTINGLY RICK. Always wanted to play drums? Then get on the FastTrack and make it happen now! FastTrack method books give you a fast way to learn how to play that new instrument (or the one that's been sitting in the closet for a few years). Skeptical because other method books haven't worked for you? That's exactly why we wrote these! They're designed for the player who wants t…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Paul Harris's highly successful Simultaneous Learning approach is an entirely positive and imaginative way to teach, which embraces the understanding that all the elements of music are connected. In this definitive book Harris outlines the complete philosophy of his ground-breaking approach. He examines topics such as language and body language, the first lesson on a new piece, i…

Par EAST ANGELA. This fascinating introduction to the world of Baroque style and technique is perfect for players both young and adult who are learning on the modern Cello. Play Baroque! contains Twenty-six masterpieces from the Baroque period, arranged and edited for Cello with teaching notes and Piano accompaniments. Angela East provides lively insights into bowing, fingering, vibrato and other …

History of an Instrument. Par OTTERSTEDT ANNETTE. This book is a compendium and practical guide for musicians and music lovers alike, putting a great many problems and questions relating to the viol, and music in general, into perspective. Covers great gamba players, the history of viol construction, the musical role of viols, and practical aspects of viol playing./ Livre / Divers

This set contains the essence of modern music and is considered by most musicians to be some of the most important music of this century. Bebop is the music of the future! Ten Charlie Parker songs that truly represent the Bebop Era. This is truly a bebop rhythm section and they make the songs sing! This is a tremendous way to learn ten songs by the master musician, Charlie Parker. The songs have a…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know come from developing a child's potential so he/she can …

Compilation. He who commands the ballad will command the audience! Here are 8 soulful ballads enjoyed by both musicians and listeners for years. Ballads have always been a challenge to play, but when you hear the right changes played with great feeling by this outstanding rhythm section you'll agree that learning these songs is made much easier. Melodies, chords, and lyrics are included. Transpose…

Jazz Play-Along Vol.116. 2 CDs and book. What do you play when you have one chord for 8 or 16 bars? The Modal Jazz era presented new challenges for improvisers, spawning a fruitful period rich in new ideas, concepts, and harmonic exploration. This play-a-long includes several 'Standard' forms and important practice tracks; many of which are 'period accurate' and others which are stylistically more…

Par CHAMBERLAIN LOUISE. Step It Up! is the fun way to move your playing onwards and upwards. Packed full of original jazzy pieces by Louise Chamberlain - with imaginative arrangements of well-known tunes, unaccompanied pieces and duets too - this carefully graded volume for violin also includes a CD of groovy backing tracks. So whether practising at home or performing to your friends, take your pl…

Jazz Play-Along Vol.15. Don't overlook this one! Work on these tunes and you will be on your way to learning much of the standard jazz repertoire harmonies and root movements. Chord progressions based on Stella by Starlight, Body and Soul, Cherokee, I'll Remember April, There Will Never Be Another You, What Is This Thing Called Love, It's You Or No One, and The Song Is You with original melodies w…