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The non-jazz improvisation series is a concept that germinated in Dick Weissman's mind while he was attending music school. He wrote a 15-piece arrangement of the old square dance tune, Cripple Creek, and wanted the trombone to take a solo as part of the arrangement. When the trombonist kept playing...

Whether you are an established musician or just starting out sooner or later you'll have to make some vital decisions. This new edition of the "bible" of the music business gives you all the advice you'll need.

(Berklee Guide). Understanding Audio explores the fundamentals of audio and acoustics that impact every stage of the music recording process. Whether you are a musician setting up your first Pro Tools project studio, or you are a seasoned recording engineer or producer eager to find a reference that...

(Piano Method). Since the first release of this classic Schirmer edition over 100 years ago, almost anyone who has taken piano lessons for more than two years has played from The Virtuoso Pianist . Millions of copies have been sold of these progressive exercises which guide a player's technique, building...

This eBook is the first part of series of rhythm patterns. For beginner to intermediate student and teacher. 50 beats and 50 audio tracks. Objectives: to  learn the basic beats and to build a collection of essential beats. Note Values: Quarter and eighth notes. Tempo: all beats are played at...

The Complete Advanced Guitar Series eBook is a collection of all 10 advanced series eBooks. If you have a solid foundation and want to grow your guitar player quickly, then this is the eBook for you. You will learn: Over 200 chords Rhythms in odd time signatures Essential blues forms and chords Triads How to advance your own playing How to get great tone R ‘n’ B and Soul guitar

(Musicians Institute Press). This book designed from core curriculum programs at the famous Musicians Institute in Los Angeles is a comprehensive source of sightsinging fundamentals. It covers major and minor scales, modes, the blues, arpeggios, chromaticism, rhythm and counting, and includes professional lead sheets and over 300 examples & exercises.

(Berklee Guide). Writers of commercial music are more in demand than ever before. The rules have changed in the past decade, and the contemporary writer needs a multifaceted skillset in order to succeed in business. This book will help you master the three roles of the new job: writer, producer, and...

“If you told me you wanted to get going on guitar, I’d recommend Justin Sandercoe.” - Mark Knopfler “One of the most influential guitar teachers in history.” - The Independent The Justinguitar Pop Songbook is the latest addition to Justin Sandercoe's series of guitar songbooks,...

Now That's What I Call Christmas features 20 of the greatest Christmas songs of all time, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. From festive pop favourites such as Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You to Elton John's Step Into Christmas and Wizzard's I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday,...

This edition from the hugely popular Easiest 5-Finger Piano Collection series features 15 popular chart hits arranged for 5-finger piano. The songs included are: - Black Heart [Stooshe] - Catch My Breath [Kelly Clarkson] - Change Your Life [Little Mix] - Impossible [James Arthur] - Learn...

Ever want to write a song parody? There's more to it than you might think. In "Writing Song Parody Lyrics", Rex Ungericht puts four decades of parody writing experience down on paper to show you the ins and outs of creating your own lyrics. Twelve chapters cover topics that include The Legality...

The Ukulele is…Oh so easy to learn – just 3 or 4 chords will open up hundreds of tunes.cheap to buy – go to the toy store and buy a cheap child’s ukulele for not a lot of cash.fun to play – and a great party piece for a great singalong.Plus, even you play it badly “…it’s still good...

"The trumpeter's bible" for over 150 years, this complete pedagogical method contains hundreds of exercises, beginning with basics and progressing to advanced compositions, including the author's famous arrangement of Carnival in Venice. J. B. Arban discusses every aspect of playing —...