ALEXANDER ALLAN THE BALKAN GUITAR BOOK GTR BK/CD

ALEXANDER ALLAN THE BALKAN GUITAR BOOK GTR BK/CD

PETERSON JESS AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER BK/CD

PETERSON JESS AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMER BK/CD

Medieval Music For Mandolin Bk 1 Bk/Cd

Please Note: Special Import Item - must be a firm order(Cannot be cancelled once in process)This is a high quality collection of Easy Pieces for Mandolin. If you play the mandolin, this is a must have book/cd collection. These medieval pieces sound great on the mandolin. They also lay right under the fingers. There is both notation and TAB and no page turns for any of the pieces in this book. The reason? This book is made for musicians, by musicians. The book comes with a CD and the guitar and mandolin are on separate tracks. You can turn the mandolin totally off and play with the cd. There are two measures of intro with the guitar, so you can sit and listen to the CD and become familiar with the sounds of the pieces without it sounding like a learning CD. There are chords with the music and at the end of the book, there are examples of what the guitar is doing for many of the tunes in both tablature and notation. These tunes sound terrific, and are a great addition to any repertoire. You can use them for any kind of gig, or you can try doing some medieval fairs, medieval feasts or medieval weddings. The bowl back mandolin looks so much like the lute, most people would never know the difference. Allan the author plays the lute, guitar and more recently mandolin and has a wealth of knowledge about the music. These pieces are particulary suited for the sound of the mandolin. The book is beautiful and scored professionally. The titles may not make a lot of sense, but these are great pieces with many of them having variations to make them longer. We do not believe there is another book like this available

Medieval Music For Mandolin Bk 2 Bk/Cd

Medieval Mandolin Voume 2 by Allan Alexander.These medieval pieces sound great on the mandolin. They also lay right under the fingers. There is both notation and TAB and no page turns for any of the pieces in this book. The reason? This book is made for musicians, by musicians. You can get the book with a CD and the guitar and mandolin are separate tracks. You can turn the mandolin totally off and play with the cd. There is no "Tick Tick" before the pieces, instead there are two measures of intro with the guitar, so you can sit and listen to the CD and become familiar with the pieces without it sounding like a learning CD. There are chords with the music and at the end of the book, there are examples of what the guitar is doing for many of the tunes in both tablature and notation. These tunes sound terrific, and are a great addition to any repertoire. You can use them for any kind of gig, or you can try doing some medieval fairs, medieval feasts or medieval weddings. The bowl back mandolin looks so much like the lute, most people would never know the difference. Often when I play the lute, they ask me if it's a mandolin. I play lute, guitar and more recently mandolin. I know the music. These pieces are particulary suited for the sound of the mandolin. I love playing them. The book is beautiful and scored professionally. The paper is heavy stock. The titles may not make a lot of sense, but these are great pieces. Many have variations to make them longer.

Ult Contemp Rhythm Kbd Grooves Bk/Cd

Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves by Andrew D. Gordon will give you an insight into how keyboardists play rhythm Keyboard grooves in many different styles of contemporary music such as: Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Latin, Gospel, New Age, Reggae, Calypso. Each of the 21 grooves is broken down into patterns ranging from 3 up to 16 with over 150 patterns in total. Each groove uses a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music and generally starts off with a simplified pattern and as you progress through the groove, the patterns become more complex both rhythmically and harmonically. The CD that accompanies this book contains all the patterns that are notated in the book. Each pattern is recorded twice, 1st. with the Keyboard rhythm part playing along with a rhythm section of Organ, Guitar, Bass and Drums and in certain grooves percussion, 2nd. the rhythm section without the piano rhythm part, so you can practice along. Also, there are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 21 grooves contained on the CD that can be accessed from a computer enabling you to practice each groove and pattern for an extended period of time. The play-a-long mp3 files gives you the ability to either practice the rhythm patterns notated in the book in whatever order you prefer as well as the possibility of creating your own rhythm patterns. MIDI files are also included on the CD. This book is being used by Andrew to teach Keyboard students in his "Keyboard Groove Lab" at Cornel School of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles.

Courtiere, M: Folk And Country Waltzes For Guitar + Cd

Folk & Country Waltzes for Guitar contain 50 well known waltzes fully notated in the book and played on the CD with a full backing band. (play-a-long tracks including melody line played by another instrument). These pieces are all easy to learn. If you do not read music well (or at all) you can pick up the melody from the CD. The book can be used to build a repertoire of waltz music. At live engagements, especially weddings, the audience will always ask for a few waltzes. The material in this book covers a wide range of tempos and styles, not just slow waltzes. The melodies of these pieces are easily recognizable although you may not remember the name of a specific tune. Many of the tunes are very well known such as: Daisy, Home On The Range, Anniversary Waltz, After The Ball, Ash Grove, Greensleeves, Laredo, Scarborough Fair, Star Of The County Down, The Black Velvet Band, The Greenwood Tree, Southwind, The Four Marys, Barbara Allen, Flowers Of The Thorn, Beautiful Brown Eyes, Give Me Your Hand and many more.

Celtic Music For Violin (Book and CD)

This collection of Celtic Music for Violin by Jessica Walsh contains 40 pieces ranging from lovely portraits to lively jigs. They come from traditions including Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Manx and span several hundred years. They are all complemented by the unique personality and sound of the violin. All have that inexplicable but necessary magic, the quality that draws the player to begin the tune again, just one more time... Whether a lilt, a love song, or lament, each melody in this collection is a gem; many are sure to become your cherished favourites. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of all the tunes in the book and also, Allan Alexander artfully renders the chords on guitar, providing a harmonic tapestry over which the melodies float.

The Solo Workout For Guitar

Get your solo playing up to scratch and discover a wealth of riffs and moves with Andrew D. Gordon's guide, complete with a CD of grooves to jam with! The book is intended as an improvisational tool, providing you with a generous range of riffs and phrases, groups into Rock, Funk and Blues styles. The CD tracks are supported by chord sheets, so you'll know where you are straight away - just learn the riffs, switch on the CD and jam. Soon you will be constructing full solos, based upon the riffs you've learned, but full of your own personal style and approach.There is no better way to learn to solo than by jamming, and this book and CD offers everything you need to get started.

Ultra Smooth Jazz Play-A-Long Songbook For C Instruments (Book/CD)

Following the worldwide success of their instructional music series Ultra Smooth Jazz Grooves', the Super Groovers decided to create a play-a-long book of full length songs from their two albums Supergroovin’ and Mainline Connection. They picked songs that would provide music students with a varied repertoire, ranging from the pop/jazz style of You Are The Only One In My Life and minor blues of To The T to the latin sound of Groovin’ With The In Crowd and the gospel style of To Our Loved Ones . The Ultra Smooth Jazz Play-A-Long Songbook For C Instruments contains 13 songs and is accompanied by a CD containing full rhythm backing tracks. All of the songs from the book can also be purchased separately in an in MP3 file format that includes the Sax melody parts. Watch a preview of the Ultra Smooth Jazz Play-A-Long Songbook For C Instruments :

Ben Tompsett: Ultimate Funk Grooves For Trumpet (Book And CD)

Due to the popularity of Ben Tompsett's book series 'Ultimate Funk Grooves' for Tenor, Alto and Flute, Ben has now produced a version for Brass instruments. Funk and its infectious style, remains a popular part of the music we listen to today. Timeless recordings from such artists as James Brown, The Commadores, Stevie Wonder, The Meters, The Crusaders, Brecker Brothers, The Average White Band, Sly & The Family Stone, Tower Of Power, Prince, The Blackbyrds, Manu Dibango, Maceo Parker, Junior Walker & The All Stars, and many more, continue to enjoy massive popularity and have had a major influence on contemporary music styles, such as Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B.The Trumpet in Funk music has its place not only in the horn section so often heard in this genre but also as a dynamic solo instrument. This book contains ninety-two riffs that showcase the different ways in which the soloist can create a distinct Funk sound to their playing. The audio CD that comes with the book contains thirty-one different grooves that accompany each of the riffs, influenced by the aforementioned artists, and covers a wide range of different funk styles from the mid sixties to the present day. The book is intended for the musician who wants to practically develop their playing style and improvisation technique in this genre.

World Music For Flute

A wonderful collection of melodies, gathered from across the globe. Complete with an accompanying CD recording of all forty-three tunes, performed by Jessica Walsh.

Latin Jazz Piano Volume One

The definitive book on Latin Jazz Piano for both accompaniment and soloing featuring Salsa, Mambo, Nanigo, Cha Cha, Bolero, Songo, Merengue and Baiao styles, complete with CD! The book contains eight full songs for you to learn, with extensive performance notes and guidance to help you capture the true spirit of the style. Each song includes two CD tracks - a full band demonstration and an accompaniment backing track - as well as a chord sheet and substantial example solo.

Garson, M: Original Standards + Cd

Ultimate Latin Riffs For Piano/Keyboards

A host of Latin styles and sounds are featured in this compendium of riffs and licks for keyboard instruments, complete with a CD of jam tracks. Fifty riffs and tune ideas are divided into Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue and other rhythm styles. Each riff is accompanied by a choice of two CD tracks, one as a full demonstration and the second as a backing track only. There is a host of stylistic detail to help you capture the right grooves - before you know it you'll be jamming and improvising your own Latin solos!

Andrew Gordon: 100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs - Flute

A host of Jazz styles and sounds are featured in this compendium of riffs and licks for flute, complete with a CD of jam tracks. One hundred riffs and tune ideas are divided into Jazz-Funk, Swing, Latin, Ballad and other styles. Each riff is accompanied by a choice of two CD tracks, one as a full demonstration and the second as a backing track only. There is a host of stylistic detail to help you capture the right grooves - before you know it you'll be jamming and improvising your own Jazz solos!

Celtic Music For Flute (Book/CD)

Graff, F: African Guitar Styles + Cd

African Guitar Styles is the first practical guide to some of the most beautiful Guitar music on earth. For this pioneering tour of some of the great musical styles, Sierra Leonean bandleader and composer Folo Graff draws on nearly twenty years' experience of teaching African Guitar all over the world. In one volume, he brings together a huge selection of classic styles old and new from all over the continent, ranging from the desert blues of Mali through West African highlife and Afrobeat to Congolese rumba and soukous and South African township jive.

Early Dance Music For Mandolin (Book/CD)

Favorite Celtic Melodies For Fiddle (Book/CD)

Gordon, Andrew G: Rhythm Guitar Workout + Cd

Frank Villafranca: Outstanding Jazz Saxophone Solos (Bb) + Cd

For B Flat Saxophone

Gordon, Andrew G: Getting Into The Groove + Cd

Andrew Gordon: 100 Ultimate Blues Riffs - Flute

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Blues Riffs for Flute. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship, from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playing the blues, to the more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. An accompanying CD is included with every example.

Music Of Spain And South America For Violin

Music of Spain and South America for Violin by Allan Alexander contains 44 pieces which can be played solo or with a chord instrument. This great collection includes music from the Spain and South America. Most of the pieces have been extended with variations, which make the tunes a more suitable length for performances and are a lot of fun for the violinist to play. Every tune in the book is included on the digitally mastered CD. Though the tunes are very effective as solo material, Allan chose to record them with violinist Elena Rojas. Elena has given a skillful, delightful performance of the music and Allan has rendered the chords artfully. The result is a really lovely CD; listening will be a pleasure. For the player who is new to music of Spain and South America, the recording will give insights into the melodies, and it will allow the violinist who has no access to a chord instrument to hear and play along with the guitar as the violin part can be turned down by fading one channel. For those who know some of these wonderful tunes, it will be a joy to have the music and hear them played by two musicians who obviously love to play this music together. The CD which comes with the book has all 44 of the tunes in the same order in which they appear in the book. The CD will give you insights into the music, and it will be enjoyable to listen to on its own merit. For additional information, be sure to check out Allan's web site.

Gordon, Andrew G: Outstanding Blues & Jazz Compositions Beginner/Intermediate + Cd

Outstanding Blues and Jazz Compositions Beginner/Intermediate Level by Andrew D. Gordon presents an introduction to playing blues and jazz including gospel, latin, new age and rock influences within the 14 compositions. This book introduces you to various musical concepts such as: 12 bar blues progression, walking and boogie woogie bass lines, triplet rhythms, arpeggios, blue notes etc. Although this product is for the beginner musician, it is suggested that some Piano/Keyboard technique is required. Blues is the basis of most Contemporary styles of music and hence this would be a great starting point to develop these styles. Recorded at normal and slow tempos.