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A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website
where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble
them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas,
the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the
prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S"
words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters,
humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's
Christmas musical your kids will love performing.
Short, clear chapters each focus on a single topic, presenting
necessary information thoroughly and clearly, in a manner that's
easy for students to grasp Large number of musical examples allows
students to better understand techniques by seeing them in multiple
contexts Companion website provides video demonstrations that help
students understand techniques in action
Proficiency as a drummer has always come from great hand dexterity.
However, with the introduction of modern drumming techniques, it
has become increasingly necessary to gain complete independence of
both the hands and feet. With various rhythmic exercises in
easy-to-read notation, 4-Way Coordination is designed to guide the
drummer from simple patterns to advanced polyrhythms. Through the
study of this method book, the student will gain invaluable
listening skills and techniques that will provide insight to
drumming in all styles.
George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic,
often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer
magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In
the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving
"control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy,
power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular
coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the
weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types
includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through
categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll
combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short
roll progressions.
Teaching the Beatles is designed to provide ideas for instructors
who teach the music of the Beatles. Experienced contributors
describe varied approaches to effectively convey the group's
characteristics and lasting importance. Some of these include:
treating the Beatles' lyrics as poetry; their influence on the
world of art, film, fashion and spirituality; the group's impact on
post-war Britain; political aspects of the Fab Four; Lennon and
McCartney's songwriting and musical innovations; the band's use of
recording technology; business aspects of the Beatles' career; and
insights into teaching the Beatles in an online format.
A ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A guide to
rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.'
NEW YORK TIMES One of the century's most feted singer-songwriters,
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to
share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm,
accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the
importance of making creativity part of your everyday life and
experiencing the hope, inspiration and joy that accompanies it.
'Fascinating.' ROUGH TRADE 'Eloquent.' INDEPENDENT 'Nourishing.'
PITCHFORK 'A proselytiser for the act of songcraft.' FINANCIAL
TIMES 'A smart, funny, relentlessly practical guide.' GQ
'Delightful.' ESQUIRE 'Incisigve.' VULTURE 'A book written by a
musician that doesn't relay autobiographical details in some form
of (even loose) chronology is unusual; they typically have their
own story to tell and that's it, good or bad. Writing a book that
goes some way to explaining the process behind their songwriting is
something else altogether. Jeff Tweedy, in How to Write One Song,
achieves this.' IRISH TIMES
Manual for Ear Training and Sight Singing provides instruction and
exercises for every type of activity students complete in aural
skills, while the Anthology offers sight-singing materials for the
entire curriculum.
(Bass Method). The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass
Method Second Edition in a handy composite edition Contains 3 books
and 3 CDs for Levels 1, 2 and 3.
(Essential Elements). (Essential Elements for Band and Essential
Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements
2000 ) Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound
pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully
start young players on their musical journey. EE features both
familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and
arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as
well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the
unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both
teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total
musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also
include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the
ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and
on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn
more Book 2 features: * Book 1 review section * Daily Warm-ups *
Rhythm Raps, sight-reading and improvisation * Theory, history and
multicultural music * Creativity and assessment *
Instrument-specific etudes * Rubank Studies and solo * 12 full band
arrangements, including a planned concert Book also includes My EE
Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*
...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises, featuring a
professional player on each individual instrument * Internet access
required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order
free opt. CD)
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald
Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of
professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a
roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes
strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation,
collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid
on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can
become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys
tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to
tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style,
The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all
instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities
and succeed as performing artists.
All the key chords, in every key, organised as a chord per page,
this is a flexible, comprehensive solution for anyone learning or
playing the guitar at any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry,
concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand
bag with the minimum of fuss.
Thirty-four of the best songs, all chosen from Rolling Stone
magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list. Fingering, lyrics,
and chord symbols are included in these easy piano arrangements by
Dan Coates. Titles: All I Have to Do Is Dream (The Everly Brothers)
* Billie Jean (Michael Jackson) * Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino) *
Born to Run (Bruce Springsteen) * The Boxer (Simon and Garfunkel) *
Desperado (Eagles) * Earth Angel (The Penguins) * Fake Plastic
Trees (Radiohead) * Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis) * I Can
See for Miles (The Who) * I Got You Babe (Sonny and Cher) * I Wanna
Be Sedated (Ramones) * I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles) * In
My Room (The Beach Boys) * Knocking on Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan) *
Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan) * Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley) *
Maggie May (Rod Stewart) * O-o-h Child (The Five Stairsteps) *
Paint It, Black (The Rolling Stones) * People Get Ready (The
Impressions) * (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and
His Comets) * Sail Away (Randy Newman) * Save the Last Dance for Me
(The Drifters) * Sh-Boom (The Chords) * The Sound of Silence (Simon
and Garfunkel) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Stand by Me
(Ben E. King) * Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees) * Wake Up Little Susie
(The Everly Brothers) * The Weight (The Band) * White Room (Cream)
* A Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) * Will You Love Me Tomorrow
(The Shirelles).
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 1 Piano syllabus
for 2021 & 2022, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an
attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that
provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.
The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing
for exams, useful syllabus information. The enclosed CD features
inspiring recordings of all 30 pieces on the Grade 1 syllabus,
performed by Nikki Iles, Dinara Klinton, Robert Thompson and
Anthony Williams.
Embodying Voice: Singing Verdi, Singing Wagner articulates the
process of developing an operatic voice, explaining how and why the
training of such a voice is as complex and sophisticated as it is
mysterious. This book illustrates how putting together a voice,
embodying a sound, and creating a character are vital to an
audience's emotional involvement and enjoyment. Moreover, it
addresses an imbalance of power between the opera director and the
orchestra conductor - ultimately, it is the communicative power of
the singer's voice that brings life to an opera, a fact well known
by Verdi and Wagner. Embodying Voice highlights the singer's
creative agency to be co-creator of the composer's music. It
explores the ways in which vocal performance is constructed and
controlled, connecting layers of mind and bodily engagement that
allow operatic singers to achieve expression beyond the text
itself. Further reading, listening, and performance lists are
provided at the end of each chapter, complemented by musical
examples throughout.
Embodying Voice: Singing Verdi, Singing Wagner articulates the
process of developing an operatic voice, explaining how and why the
training of such a voice is as complex and sophisticated as it is
mysterious. This book illustrates how putting together a voice,
embodying a sound, and creating a character are vital to an
audience's emotional involvement and enjoyment. Moreover, it
addresses an imbalance of power between the opera director and the
orchestra conductor - ultimately, it is the communicative power of
the singer's voice that brings life to an opera, a fact well known
by Verdi and Wagner. Embodying Voice highlights the singer's
creative agency to be co-creator of the composer's music. It
explores the ways in which vocal performance is constructed and
controlled, connecting layers of mind and bodily engagement that
allow operatic singers to achieve expression beyond the text
itself. Further reading, listening, and performance lists are
provided at the end of each chapter, complemented by musical
examples throughout.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book
introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students
play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and
skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number.
Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic
experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units
which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are
introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.
Michel Gondry's directorial work buzzes with playfulness and
invention: in a body of work that includes feature films such as
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Science of Sleep, to
music videos, commercials, television episodes, and documentaries,
he has experimented with blending animation and live action,
complex narrative structures, and philosophical subject matter.
Central to that experimentation is Gondry's use of music and sound,
which this book addresses in a new detailed study. Kate McQuiston
examines the hybrid nature of Gondry's work, his process of
collaboration, how he uses sound and music to create a highly
stylized reinforcement of often-elusive subjects such as
psychology, dreams, the loss of memory, and the fraught
relationship between humans and the environment. This concise
volume provides new insight into Gondry's richly creative
multimedia productions, and their distinctive use of the
soundtrack.
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