Accomodates the learning pace of younger students such as those in Alfred's Basic, Level 2. The scales are presented on one page, with one line of scales in parallel motion, one line in contrary motion, one line of cadences and one line of arpeggios. Includes all the major, harmonic minor and chromatic scales in a special one page per key format.
These excellent all-inclusive books teach scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences at three different levels. The FIRST book (#11761) accommodates the learning pace of younger students such as those in Alfred's Basic Piano Course, Level 2. The BASIC book (#5754) is slightly more in-depth, presenting scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadence studies in all the major and minor keys. The COMPLETE book (#5743) features everything in the BASIC book, plus extra features like a 12-page explanation that leads to complete understanding of the fundamentals of major and minor scales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences; a clear explanation of scale degrees; and a two-page guide to fingering the scales and arpeggios.

The contents of the Solo Sounds folios features works on State Contest lists for each instrument (and pieces that are likely list candidates). Two folios are available for each instrument (flute, clarinet, oboe, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba), both with supplementary piano accompaniment volumes.

A collection of short arrangements written for marching band and/or pep band (note synthesizer, electric bass and drum set parts) geared for any event at which short, rhythmic and dynamic arrangements are used. Easy and full-sounding mini-charts all arranged by Mike Story are printed in a convenient lyre-size book. Contents: Sweet Georgia Brown * Tequila * Wipe Out * Ghostbusters * I Get Around * Fun, Fun, Fun * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Jeopardy Theme * Smoke on the Water * Proud Mary * Peter Gunn * Old Time Rock & Roll * Mighty Morphin Power Rangers * The Magnificent Seven * Batman Theme * Sing, Sing, Sing * Cheer Pax * The Star Spangled Banner.

The Art of Oboe Playing is actually two books in one -- one part by Robert Sprenkle on playing the oboe, and another part by David Ledet on reed-making. Sprenkle was the renowned teacher of some of the finest oboists, among them Robert Bloom of the Rochester Philharmonic. Ledet has an exceptionally broad professional background, including assistant band director, teacher of oboe and theory, and administrator.

This fantastic new collection is the ultimate songbook for the ultimate beginners guitar course. Justin Sandercoes revolutionary lessons are used by hundreds of thousands of people across the world, and is probably the most-used guitar course ever!The book includes:Complete lyrics and chords to 100 songs by artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Simon & Garfunkel, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Mumford & Sons, Kings of Leon, Nirvana and many more.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Guitar Hits teaches rock guitar the natural way---by having you play real rock guitar. It's like having a friend sit with you and show you all your favorite songs. You'll learn to play 25 classic rock tunes. For each song you get lessons, tips, techniques, full music notation, TAB, and chord diagrams. Plus, there are two CDs with full sound-alike demo tracks and our exclusive TNT software that lets you mute vocals or guitars, slow tracks down, and loop sections for practice. We even included a short refresher course on the basics of music theory.
Titles: Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) (Pink Floyd) * Bad to the Bone (George Thorogood) * Boulevard of Broken Dreams (Green Day) * Can't Get Enough (Bad Company) * China Grove (The Doobie Brothers) * Cocaine (Eric Clapton) * Creep (Radiohead) * Gimme Some Lovin' (The Spencer Davis Group) * Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) * Hotel California (Eagles) * How You Remind Me (Nickelback) * Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin) * Know Your Enemy (Green Day) * Layla (Derek & the Dominos) * Life in the Fast Lane (Eagles) * Long Train Runnin' (The Doobie Brothers) * Paralyzer (Finger Eleven) * Ramblin' Man (The Allman Brothers Band) * The Reason (Hoobastank) * Smooth (Santana) * Soul Man (Sam & Dave) * Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) * Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) * Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin) * With Arms Wide Open (Creed).

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used separately, all supplementary books should be used as companion books with the method.

Learning was never so much fun! If you're looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you've found it! This full band curriculum is sound in its pedagogy, written by leading young band composers and educators, including Robert W. Smith and Michael Story. The integration of important songs from the band world, that are both familiar and fun to play, is one of the stellar aspects of this course.
Throughout the book, students experience music from a veritable "who's who" list of great band composers. They'll discover the musical contributions of Henry Fillmore, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clare Grundman, Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Scott Joplin, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Igor Stravinsky.
Some of the notable features include
* A wonderful variety of melodies that span various styles and periods, including many popular themes students will know today
* A 78-track CD in each student book with accompaniments for various songs and exercises throughout the lesson book
* Professional recordings in diverse styles keep practice fun
* Four comprehensive score/teacher volumes with guided lessons, related activities and supplementary experience ideas
* Historical notes and biographies on some of the most notable composers of band music
* A percussion book that exposes students to learning and performing on more than 25 different instruments
* Develops composition, arranging, improvisation, and ear training, as well as music reading skills
* Reproducible worksheets and overhead transparencies to enhance classroom and home learning
* Includes 11 full band pieces written by Michael Story and Robert W. Smith, including Star WarsA(R) (Main Title) in book 2
* Teacher CDs that includes accompaniments, ear training, and lesson-related listening activities for the students
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Coordinated page-by-page with the Lesson Books, the Notespeller Books reinforce note-reading concepts through coloring and written exercises.

This systemized set of work sheets for supplementing any elementary class or private method is designed to help the student gain a better understanding of the problems of fingering and reading music, while saving valuable lesson time. Available for violin, viola, cello, string bass, clarinet, cornet, trombone, saxophone, flute, oboe, bassoon, French horn, baritone, and tuba.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the wild ride of Ichabod Crane were the inspiration for this piece. One can easily imagine the sound of hoof beats in the repeated left-hand chords of the accompaniment. The right-hand melody creates tension and excitement through repeated rhythm and melodic patterns using eighth and sixteenth notes. The key of A minor and the fast 4/4 tempo add to the energy and drama of the performance.

This thoughtful, delicate song from MacDowell's Woodland Sketches is perhaps the most well-known of his compositions. It is original, written in A major, with pedal indications added by the editor.

The title of the book, T-I-P-P-Sis formed by the initial letters of the words tone, intonation, phrasing, precision, and style. It is usable with individuals, class lessons, or a full band. Players can concentrate on improving performance with little or no playing problems involved. It is usable as a warm-up book and a technic book.

The Michael Aaron Piano Course Lesson books have been completely re-engraved, expanded (adding more definitions of musical terms and more musical pieces), updated (with modernized artwork), and re-edited (with less emphasis on fingerings and more on note-reading).

The Music Workbook contains pages of coloring, tracing, matching, ear training and listening that have been carefully designed to reinforce the musical concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 3. In full color, 48 pages.

From the earliest beginner stage, the Suzuki student has the great advantage of playing with other students in a group. These string ensemble accompaniments to pieces drawn from the excellent selection in Volume 1 of the Suzuki Flute School offer the young flute player the chance to experience other orchestral sounds. Here is the grand finale for your Suzuki concert as you put all the flute and string players on stage together! Contents are: Fireflies (Japanese Children's Song) * Kagome, Kagome (Japanese Children's Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Lullaby (F. Schubert) * The Moon over the Ruined Castle (R. Taki) * BourrA(c)e (G.F. Handel).

Titles: Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) * Musette, Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite II in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * Hunters' Chorus from 3rd Act of the opera Der Freischutz (C.M. von Weber) * Long, Long Ago (with variation) (T.H. Bayly) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 (J. Brahms) * Bourr?e, Sonata in F Major for Oboe, HHA IV/18, No. 8 (G.F. Handel) * The Two Grenadiers, Die Beiden Grenadier, Op. 49, No. 1 for Voice and Piano (R. Schumann) * Theme from Witches' Dance (N. Paganini) * Gavotte from Mignon (A. Thomas) * Gavotte (J.B. Lully) * Minuet in G, Wo0 10, No. 2 (L. van Beethoven) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi No. 11, Op. 11, No. 5 in E Major (L. Boccherini) * Practice Suggestions (Doris Preucil). The Book/CD kits contain the same book as is sold separately. The CD in each kit only contains the music in the book it is packaged with. The CD that contains both volumes 1 and 2 is still available and has not been changed

Technical exercises and warm-ups carefully prepared to fit precisely with materials presented in the Lesson Books. Each exercise is coordinated page-by-page with the Prep Course Lesson Books.

The popular song from years ago lives again in this exciting intermediate-level piano duet arranged by Tom Masinter. Each player has the melody at different times, and the ensemble is easily put together.