SKU: HL.381135

ISBN 9781705152447. UPC: 196288019466. 9.0x12.0x0.277 inches.

Learn how to play guitar with this effective guitar method successfully used by thousands of busy New Yorkers in their classes at New York City Guitar School. You'll learn the fundamentals of guitar with this motivating step-by-step comprehensive course for beginners which covers all the basics of guitar playing, and includes detailed practice session plans, motivating stories and great song examples. Topics covered include: The fundamental habits of great guitar players; The rest stroke; How to read chord diagrams; The D and G chords; How to tune your guitar; How to practice; The A7 Chord; How to play with a pick; The secret to memorizing songs; How to read tab and play cool licks; Pivot changes; G Major; E Minor; D 7th; The concept of chord progressions; The small barre--gateway to future guitar greatness; and much more. You'll get to play great songs while learning, too! Songs include: Chain of Fools • DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love • The First Cut Is the Deepest • I Fought the Law • Mirrorball • Mustang Sally • Old Town Road (I Got the Horses in the Back) • Pumped up Kicks • Rebel, Rebel • Sons & Daughters • Truth Hurts • Up on the Roof • and more. This book is ideal for use with a teacher or in a class, and has also been used successfully around the world as a self-study course.

SKU: KJ.W75TC

ISBN 9780849771156.

First Place for Jazz is a comprehensive jazz curriculum built from the ground up - essential for implementing the jazz ensemble curriculum. The book is divided into three sections by key: Concert Bb, F, and Eb. Within each section the major, Mixolydian, Dorian, and blues scales and correlated chords of that key are introduced through Jazz Starters, Rhythm Section Spotlights, and Rhythm Sectionals. These enrichments prepare students to play each of the 12 original grade 1-2 Jazz Ensemble Charts and Lead Sheets. Suitable for group or individual instruction, this unique organization, combined with a host of innovative features including Kjos Interactive Practice Studio and availability in SmartMusic, will provide bands with the tools it will need.

Additional Features:
Aurally-presented Scales provide a foundation for more advanced improvisation study.
Pitch Sets are progressive - students learn to walk before they run.
Chords are introduced one at a time, allowing students to gradually master their harmonic understanding.
Rhythm Figures, taken from the jazz ensemble charts, help students to develop their understanding of the phrasing and articulations unique to jazz.
Improvisation Practice gives students the opportunity to apply what they learned in the Scale, Pitch Set, chord and Rhythm Figure exercises.
Let's Check Progress motivates students by allowing them to chart their growth.
Spotlights develop the individual skills of rhythm section players.
Instrument-specific recordings for all Jazz Starters, charts, and Lead Sheets are provided online in the First Place for Jazz Interactive Practice Studio.
Rhythm Sectionals build the rhythm section groove for the Jazz Ensemble Charts step-by-step.
Jazz Ensemble Charts cover rock, swing, and Latin styles, applying what students learn in the Jazz Starters, Spotlights, and Rhythm Sectionals. Books for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone include both lead and second parts on facing pages allowing all students on each instrument to use the same books.
All students can play the melody for each chart and strengthen their improv chops using the Lead Sheets. They are suitable for combo performance and individual practice.

About First Place for Jazz

All First Place for Jazz selections feature moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and open solo sections.