Johannes Brahms (1833-97) was aRomantic German composer and virtuoso pianist, who maintained a classical senseof form in his works. He composed for piano, organ, orchestra, chamberensemble, voice and chorus. This selection of Brahms waltzes has been compiledand arranged from the original piano scores and presented to be played by thesolo instrumentalist. Each piece presents a study in scalic and rhythmicpractice, whilst providing a range of challenging sightreading exercises in a variety of key signatures.

ISBN 9781609748463. The versatility of the Electric Bass has been drawn the attention of musicians and jazz "buffs" throughout the world. While not a lick book itself, this book will teach you the skills necessary to master many contemporary bass lines and patterns. An ideal supplement to any bass method. This well-written text contains solos, etudes, and various studies in a number of positions. In addition, it integrates position playing with riffs, phrases, and chords. It is a valuable course of study that familiarizes the student with key relationships up the neck.

ISBN 9781619119758.

An in-depth study of contemporary bass technique by highly acclaimed jazz bassist, Bernard Brunel. This book of exercises completes and compliments Mel Bay's Complete Book of Bass Essentials. Subjects covered in the 5 lesson divisions include: finger studies, patterns and exercises on major modes, harmonic minor modes, melodic minor modes, harmonic major modes and the diminished and whole-tone scales. Each lesson includes fretboard diagrams of the mode or scale used as well as standard notation to help the student develop good reading skills.