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Step into the dynamic world of contemporary jazz-funk with Andrew D. Gordon's latest masterpiece, "100 Ultimate Jazz-Funk Grooves for Guitar." Renowned for his expertise in jazz and funk music, Gordon brings forth a comprehensive collection, offering a wealth of inspiration and exploration for guitarists.As a distinguished composer, educator, and performer, Andrew D. Gordon is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly weave intricate jazz harmonies...
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Songbook with 15 Songs by Robert Johnson - simply notated for the chromatic Harmonica. Robert Leroy Johnson (1911-1938) was an American Blues musician. He is considered one of the most famous guitarists, singers and songwriters in the Blues, he is also called the "King of the Delta Blues". Johnson recorded 29 songs in 41 takes in 1936 and 1937. His main achievement lies in transforming the early Blues music of Charlie Patton, Son House and Skip James...
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This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiled from the original piano scores and expertly arranged to be played by the solo pedal harpist. Each piece presents a study to improve technique whilst providing a range of challenging sight reading exercises in a variety of key signatures.These studies are appropriate for grades 3-6.
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The collected pieces in this compilation have been arranged from the original scores to be performed as recital pieces for accompanied flute.They are suitable for students studying at grade 4 -5 level, and are ideal pieces to aid sight reading, syncopated rhythm, chromatic scales, and accidentals.1. La Vida del Carreto - Ángel Villoldo2. El Choclo - Ángel Villoldo3. Por una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel4. 1922 - Ernesto Nazareth5. Tinta Verde - Agustín...
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Songbook with 12 Ladies Blues Songs - simply notated for the chromatic Harmonica.Twelve blues songs, composed and/or performed by four of the most legendary blues ladies: Billie Holiday, Berta "Chippie" Hill, Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.The tones of the melodies were prepared with simple symbols, the rhythm of the tones is given by the classical music notation.The sounds of the songs are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed.Videos...
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Songbook with 12 Ladies Blues Songs - simply notated for the Mandolin.Twelve blues songs, composed and/or performed by four of the most legendary blues ladies: Billie Holiday, Berta "Chippie" Hill, Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.The songs are notated in tablature and classical notation. The sounds of the songs are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed.Videos explain how to read music, web address and access data in the book.For...
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Songbook with 12 arrangements of Ladies Blues Songs for the Ukulele.Twelve blues songs, composed and/or performed by four of the most legendary blues ladies: Billie Holiday, Berta "Chippie" Hill, Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey.All songs are notated with tabs for fingerpicking with the Ukulele, the arrangements are easy to moderately difficult - for slightly advanced and advanced fans of the Ukulele.The recordings of the songs are available online in an...
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In a Maine coastal village toward the end of the 19th century, swaggering, carefree carnival barker Billy Bigelow captivates and marries naive millworker Julie Jordan. Billy loses his job just as he learns that Julie is pregnant, and – desperately intent upon providing a decent life for his family – he is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act and facing the certainty of prison, he takes his own life and is sent "up there."...
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This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiled from the original piano scores and arranged to be played by the solo instrumentalist. Each piece presents a study to strengthen the left hand and improve coordination and technique, whilst providing a range of challenging sight reading exercises in a variety of key signatures.Improve scalesStrengthen hand postureImprove sight readingPractice position work and accurately moving around the neck
10) Mandolin for Beginners: A Quick and Easy Introduction to Play Your First Song in 7 Days Even if Y
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You will go on a musical journey through this book, starting with the basics of playing the mandolin and moving on to more advanced ideas and skills.You will learn how to play the mandolin properly, understand music theory, and find your way around the fretboard with clear explanations, tasks, and musical examples. Slides, trills, vibration, and tremolo are beautiful sounds that you can use to decorate and add to your music. Explore scales, modes,...
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Songbook with 12 traditional songs from all over the world - book 1, easy arranged for the Kalimba with 17 tines.The arrangements are notated for one player, the melodies including ornaments are played simultaneously.The sounds are available online in a player with adjustable playback speed (web address in the book).Basic playing on the Kalimba should already work. No knowledge of music notes is required - play by symbols!
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This collection of interviews with Hollywood composers offers the most intimate look ever at the process of writing music for the movies. From getting started in the business to recording the soundtrack, from choosing a musical style to collaborating with directors, including Martin Scorsese, Stanley Kubrick, the Coen brothers, Terry Gilliam, Kenneth Branagh, and Ken Russell, from learning to deal with editing to writing with time-sensitive precision,...
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