ISBN 9781513459561. 8.75x11.75 inches.

The Groove Schoolbook is a complete guide to the most common drum set patterns used in rock, pop, funk, and shuffle music. It is also a handy source of more than 2500 possible technical combinations that will prepare a drummer for the stylistic variety of the most common grooves in modern drumming. Written in standard drum set notation, the book can be used by students and drummers of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. It can also be used by professionals as a reference book, or by anyone preparing for a university percussion program. The books intricate and interesting patterns will help students develop ambidexterity and four-limb independence. Includes access to online audio. Hailed by Billboard Magazine as one of the best Latin-American drummers nowadays, Randolf Jimenez is a respected drummer, percussionist, composer and educator who has worked with many Grammy and Latin-Grammy award-winning artists and musicians. He is also an outstanding drum instructor in the Toronto area. Visit: www.randolfjimenez.com I love this book because it starts with a basic foundation for beginning students and advances into patterns that all drummers of different levels can use musically. Walfredo Reyes Jr.Drummer with Chicago, Santana, Traffic, Cristina Aguilera. Visit: www.walfredoreyesjr.com.

ISBN 9781619119314.

Mastering the Classical Guitar Book 2B is the fourth book in a carefully graduated method series that uses a broad spectrum of technical exercises, music theory, chord studies, and repertoire to provide a solid technical foundation for the beginning to advanced-intermediate classical guitar student. This book is appropriate for students who have completed Books 1A, 1B and 2A and can read standard notation in the first and second positions. The book is written in three sections: Progressive Studies and Pieces, Technical Exercises, and Chords and Chord Progressions. Tips on how to integrate the three sections are given throughout the book. Mastering the Classical Guitar Book 2B introduces: notes on the second string, ascending and descending slurs, ornamentation, polyphony, and playing in the third and fifth positions. The bookas chord studies venture into new territory of seventh chords and jazz chord progressions. Teachers will welcome the generous number of attractive intermediate-level recital pieces by Aguado, Carulli, Carcassi, Coste, Giuliani, Mertz, Sor, and Tarrega. Written in standard notation only. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781513455716. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book presents seven piano solos that represent the wonderful variety of compositions by Clara Schumann. The brilliant Polonaise was composed and performed by Clara as a child prodigy. The enchanting Prelude, Op. 16, No. 2, and Romance, Op. 21. No.2 are both beautiful and suitable for many occasions. The joyful Mazurka makes a great recital piece as well as Scherzo in C minor. Nocturne in F, Op. 6, No. 2 is one of the most beautifully written nocturnes. Chopin once told Clara that she was the only woman in Germany that could play his music. She may have been inspired to compose this piece after performing many of Chopin's works in her concerts. The final piece in this collection of Clara Schumanns Piano Notebook is her Theme and Variations, which she dedicated to Robert Schumann. Robert composed and published many variations of his own on Clara's theme. Her own variations remained unknown until recently. These variations are very interesting, and the theme is easily recognizable throughout. Theme and Variations truly showcases Claras unique sense of creativity. These piano selections are presented as examples of Clara Schumann's legacya great composer of the 19th century. Her music is timeless and must be preserved for future generations of pianists. This collection will be valuable for recitals, programs and your own enjoyment.

ISBN 9781619118829.

The age-old sounds of Ireland, England, Scotland and early America come to life with this remarkable book and online audio. This tin whistle book is compatible with all tin whistles, pennywhistles and flageolets in the key of D. Renowned author/musician Bill Ochs has gone to great lengths to create a package that truly has something for everyone. The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs, reels, hornpipes, fife tunes, slow airs, Highland flings, morris dances and lots more. Each piece is played on the online audio by renowned New York tin whistle teacher, Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D. Includes access to online audio. For Beginning Players: An Easy-To-Use Learning Method - No previous knowledge of music is required. Using tablature based on the first seven letters of the alphabet, the complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune in a matter of minutes. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes, beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing, one step at a time. For Intermediate Players: A Great Collection of Traditional Music - Those who already know the basics are sure to enjoy exploring the bookas outstanding selection of traditional tunes a rollicking pieces such as The Muckina Oa Geordieas Byre, The Oyster Wivesa Rant, Rufty Tufty, Hot Punch, For the Sakes of Old Decency and many, many more. The tunes have been specially chosen to demonstrate the wide range of the tin whistleas musical possibilities. For Advanced Players: A Clear & Concise Guide to Ornamentation - For players who want to dress up their music, hereas a chance to learn the secrets of all those cuts, rolls, crans and strikes that give tin whistle playing its distinctive flavor. These techniques are thoroughly explained and demystified. A series of advanced lessons contains step-by-step breakdowns of each ornament, as well as tunes in which to practice the techniques.

ISBN 9781513455471. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The pieces contained in this book were selected to exemplify different boogie styles and patterns. There are several different patterns found for the left hand that will support any right-hand solo line in boogie style. Some of these patterns may even be used to accompany classical melodies found in standard piano literature. Included are some examples of different styles of driving left-hand boogie bass lines which accompany compositions in this text.

ISBN 9781513459127. 8.75x11.75 inches.

With over 70 fiddle tunes arranged for Appalachian dulcimer, this book includes both common session tunes that everyone should know and a handful of obscure gems. The tunes include a representative collection of what people are playing in the current old-time music scene. The author has indicated the source of the tune when known, plus notes on achieving the proper feel and playing style.Although a few of the arrangements are real finger-twisters, most are well within the reach of the intermediate dulcimer player. Some tunes are written for old-time noter style playing, some are best fretted with your fingers. All of the arrangements include suggested chords for guitar or other instruments. One or two include lyrics; most do not.Old-time tunes tend to be played in fiddle-friendly keys like D, G, A (major and minor), and C. Although you can play in most of those keys out of DAD tuning, the music really comes alive when you re-tune and let those drones ring. Tunings include DAA, DAD, DGD, AAA and more. The author includes notes on how to re-tune your dulcimer, as well as alternative tunings for some of the tunes.The author says, This book represents the fruits of over fifty years spent chasing down a good tune.Includes access to online audio of all of the tunes played on solo dulcimer.

ISBN 9781513455211. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

You must not think of yourself as a soloist but rather as an assistant and guide for the singer. Your sole duty is to help the singer to sound as good as possible. Therefore, the accompanist has an obligation to be of maximum assistance to the singer at all times - to lead, to wait, to listen carefully, to help in difficult spots and, above all, to understand psychologically who is the soloist and who is the accompanist. This book will provide examples and ideas for the pianist to use for accompanying. Contents include: The Intro. Intros for the Inexperienced Singer, Intros for Experienced Singers, Sections of the Piece (Patterns and Registers), Turn-Arounds, Modulations, The Last Section, Things to know about Singers, Changes under Held Notes, Turn-Arounds without Singer Holding Notes, More Things to know about Singers, Simplified Accompaniments -Mini Piece A & B, Singers and Performers whom the Author has Accompanied, Waltz for Alex, Brief Ballad.

ISBN 9781609746988.

A beautiful Christmas book that makes an excellent gift. This book is ideal for family singing. It contains piano and vocal arrangements on 36 Christmas favorites.

ISBN 9781619117563.

One of Meg Peterson's finest books. This comprehensive text presents all of the strums and techniques needed to play back-up and melody on autoharp. Contains excellent teaching on various strum and fingerpicking styles. In addition, arrangements are included on 57 country favorites.