This book represents nothing less than the magnum opus of a jazz-rock master of synthesizer technique. Creative Synthesizer Technique is a unique addition to the Mel Bay keyboard bookshelf both for its content and writing style. Holzman begins with an overview of the building blocks of sound as found on most synthesizers and then through a series of hands-on ???Try This??? projects shows you h…

Born in Tunisia in 1952 Christian Lauba has been a prominent contemporary composer winning many prizes since his graduation from the Conservatory of Bordeaux during the mid-1980s. Lauba is particularly noted for his compositions for the Saxophone such as Étude No. 11 for Baritone Saxophone and Prerecorded Synthesizer or Piano. Premiered in 2002  Étude No. 11 'Stan' was commissioned by Pierre …

Keyboard Presents: Classic Rock brings out the stories behind the hits on drive-time radio as told by the keyboard-playing artists and sidemen who created them. What was Billy Joel thinking when he wrote “PianoMan”? Who played the pounding piano on the Doobie Brothers' “China Grove”? What was it like to back up Jim Morrison in the Doors? How did synthesizers create the sou…

Walking To The Sky takes an epic cinematic approach to celebrate humankind's collective quest for wisdom and transcendence. It was inspired by a 100-foot Jonathan Borofsky sculpture which creates the illusion of a group of people walking skyward into infinity. With pulsing percussion heroic brass haunting melodies sudden shifts in dynamics and dramatic key changes everyone in the ensemble ge…

Symphonic Band - Grade 4 A majestic and memorable score from John Williams gives this classic film a bigger-than-life aura that brings all the drama emotion and imagination to the forefront. Paul Lavender's adaptation for band includes many of the score's themes - a wonderful way to delight an audience. (opt. synthesizer part included) (Grade 5)

Seven hits from the quintessential jazz/rock group Blood Sweat & Tears. Every note and nuance... vocal lines brass sax keyboard bass and drums plus a synthesizer line for auxiliary instruments (each sound clearly identified).

Fairest Lord Jesus-Eatnemen Vuelie is the opening musical number for the 2013 Disney animated feature Frozen. The song is inspired by indigenous Saami and Norwegian culture and was written and composed by Norwegian composer Frode Fjellheim. The song is a combination of Saami yoiking and the Danish Christmas hymn 'Dejlig erjorden'/'Fairest Lord Jesus'. 'Yoik' is a very old vocal tradition among th…

For The Absolute Beginner-A terrific method for absolute beginners by acclaimed author Andrew D. Gordon. This book requires no previous knowledge and will guide you through the first stages of playing the Piano Keyboard or Synthesizer. There are many varied contemporary styles including the styles of Rock Blues Classical Jazz New Age Country Calypso and Boogie-Woogie. Learn to read music wi…

Why not try something different with your fanfareband? Rough Mix is a poprock tune that incorporates elements of punk and alternative rock. It contains optionalparts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or withoutthe optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangementthat will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences.

Why not try something different with your brassband? Rough Mix is a poprock tune that incorporates elements of punk and alternative rock. It contains optionalparts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or withoutthe optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangementthat will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences.

Gather together for a meaningful time of musical thanks and praise with this 5-minute worship medley Song of Thanksgiving. Featuring beloved hymns and songs of thanks this medley blends narration with well-craftedarrangements. Easily prepared it can be used as a centerpiece to enrich any Thanksgiving service.Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak (Woodwinds Brass Percussion and Synthesi…

New keys and rhythms are introduced in this book which can be used in a sequential or flexible format. The CD includes play-along tracks for the student that feature real players playing real instruments (not synthesized). Book 2 also features large clear fingering charts mixed meter studies comprehensive scale and arpeggio pages double stops and shifting exercises.

of Guitar Solos-Laurindo Almeida (1917-1995) belongs to an elite group of Brazilian/American guitarists who by composing important works for the guitar reinstated the instrument in his native country as worthy of serious musical study.Stylistically his compositions synthesize his classical background Afro-Brazilian rhythms traditional Brazilian music and American jazz. This collection present…