Hear It and Sing It!-Hear It and Sing It! Exploring the Blues is an effective tool for learning to sing and improvise on blues. Designed for people who love to sing as well as for students and teachers in vocal jazz programs it includes a step-by-step approach to learning blues lyrics forms harmony scales and improvisation with a brand new repertoire of songs.Vocal examples followed by accompaniment-only tracks make learning easy and enjoyable. New songs include lyrics added to compositions by jazz greats Dexter Gordon (plus lyrics to his solo) Johnny Griffin Gigi Gryce Julian Priester and Norman Simmons as well as compositions by Judy Niemack and SheilaJordan. The book includes: blues forms scales and harmony; transcriptions of exercises and improvised solos; accurate lead sheets for 14 contemporary blues songs; examples of 12 different blues forms; scat syllables; blues riffs; ?Voices in Blues? history chapter; Listening and repertoire suggestions. The CDs include: 14 songs and exercises sung by Judy Niemack Sheila Jordan Mark Murphy and Darmon Meader; ?Hear It and Sing It? blues warm-ups riffs scales and harmony; recordings of each song featuring vocal plus accompaniment-only; exciting accompaniment tracks by top New York City jazz musicians; and more.

Lead sheets with lyrics for nearly 40 songs from the mega-hot video game phenom including: Alive; American Woman; Everlong; Eye of the Tiger; Give It Away; Go Your Own Way; Livin' on a Prayer; My Own Worst Enemy; One Way or Another; Pinball Wizard; Ramblin' Man; White Wedding; You Oughta Know and more.

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Singbook is an inspirational resource for all singing leaders working with children and young people, and contains 12 songs by some of today's most exciting songwriters. Suitable for established singing leaders seeking new repertoire, and those leading singing groups for the first time. Inspires young people with an exciting and vibrant mix of styles. Celebrates our cultural diversity, combining songs from Gujarati, Chinese and Albanian music with the best of the UK. Each song includes warm-ups, learning strategies and interviews with the songwriters. All vocal parts and lyric sheets are photocopiable. The songs are graded and colour-coded into three levels - Starting, Developing and Challenging. The book is complete with two professionally-produced CDs of complete demonstrations and backing tracks. Produced in association with Youth Music and NASUWT / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Voix

Singbook is an inspirational resource for all singing leaders working with children and young people, and contains 12 songs by some of today's most exciting songwriters. Suitable for established singing leaders seeking new repertoire, and those leading singing groups for the first time. Inspires young people with an exciting and vibrant mix of styles. Celebrates our cultural diversity, combining songs from Gujarati, Chinese and Albanian music with the best of the UK. Each song includes warm-ups, learning strategies and interviews with the songwriters. All vocal parts and lyric sheets are photocopiable. The songs are graded and colour-coded into three levels - Starting, Developing and Challenging. This edition features full Piano scores for those wishing to accompany their singers themselves, or for Piano-based rehearsal. To be used alongside Singbook (Catalogue No. 0571523986) Produced in association with Youth Music and NASUWT / Voix

The Complete Resource for Community Choirs-Community Voiceworks is an unrivalled collection of fun reflective empowering and moving songs in the practical Voiceworks format. With five sections covering a variety of life's key themes there is something for everyone - from classic hits such as 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay' 'If I had a hammer' 'Walking on Sunshine' and 'Something Inside So Strong' to well-known traditional songs and new works by acclaimed choir leaders. The CD provides recordings of individual parts allowing non-readers to learn aurally and song sheets are photocopiable. A truly inclusive collection for all groups who love singingtogether regardless of experience!43 flexible songs from simple unison to four parts by established writers and arrangers.Ideal for community choirs of all types and school groups of 11+ years.Vast range of repertoire including well-known pop songs traditional songs from around the world contemporary songs protest songs and rounds.Diverse themes including Peace and Reflection Liberty and Freedom and Celebrations.Warm-ups and practical tips on working with amateur singers and the natural voice.Supporting rehearsal plans for each song from the basis of learning by ear.Copiable pages.CD containing MP3s of learning tracks (providing individual vocal parts) and backing tracks for some pieces.Recordings of full performances available to download.