15 Attractive Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Feeling Good contains fifteen compelling pieces that go with a swing for solo instrument and piano accompaniment. They are written in a range of styles and have beautiful melodies captivating harmonies and appealing rhythms. With this book the composer Leslie Searle shows you the ropes in the world of light music in an enjoyable way. He has used as many musical ingredients as possible to make this an interesting and varied publication. The CD offers a complete version as well as a play-along version with the piano accompaniment of each piece. In the score chords for accompanying instruments have been included so that you can easily play the pieces with a group.For anyone wishing to get into the diverse styles of light music Feeling Good is definitely a rewarding purchase.Contents:RunWalk in the SummerLady in JeansEC RiderLatin DaysFeeling GoodHopingWant Two ThreeWay down in DixiePolkanovaCha-MingHere AgainFlying HighCool School KidsThe fields of Warwickshire

The title Perfection Studies refers to the pursuit of playing the saxophone perfectly. Therefore, this book is meant for saxophonists who have already reached a fairly advanced standard. The pieces have been written especially for this book by top composers from all over the world including Jan Van der Roost, Jacob de Haan, Martin Ellerby and Otto M. Schwarz. Nearly all aspects of saxophone playing are addressed, including melodic interpretation, tone quality, dynamics and vibrato. The rich range of colours and the melodic character of the studies also make them very suitable for playing at exams or recitals. A demo CD is included with performances byNobuya Sugawa to give you an idea of how the studies should be played. / Niveau : Avancé / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Saxophone Alto

This award winning tutorial series is an essential stepping-stone for every young alto saxophone player and a vital tool for teachers and students alike. A New Tune A Day: Book 2 features the same logical gentle pace andkeen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Filled with easy-to-follow lessons and clear photographs and diagrams this will help you to achieve the very best in tone techniqueand posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting including duets and rounds to inspire you and ensure that those crucial practice hours are never boring! Book 2 builds on the lessons and techniques learned inBook 1 and delivers more advanced technique repertoire and theory all with the great variety of pieces and exercises that are the hallmark of the series.The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance andbacking track for each piece as well as recorded examples to support the lessons.

C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians. A New Tune A Day features the same logical gentlepace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone technique andposture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring!The book includes: Advice on yourinstrument and the equipment you will need Instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing Explanatory pages on reading and understanding music Tests to check your own progress andcomprehension The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces as well as recorded examples to support the lessons. Furthermore an edition of this book is availablefor Clarinet (BM11374) creating an ideal opportunity for duets.

Across the Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones) John Williams (composer) Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace) John Williams (contributor) Fawkes the Phoenix (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) John Williams (composer) Gollum's Song (from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) Howard Shore (composer); Fran Walsh (lyricist) Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) John Williams (composer) In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) Howard Shore (composer); Fran Walsh (lyricist) James Bond Theme Monty Norman (composer) Soul Bossa Nova Quincy Jones (composer) Theme from October Sky Mark Isham (contributor) There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor) Diane Warren (composer)

These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold) ...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist) Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and ?bending? notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for

The celebrated and award-winning series continues with a selection of pieces in a wide range of styles and varieties chosen to give you a superb repertoire of music at an early stage.From well-known classical melodies andshowstoppers of the stage to jazz hits folk songs and film themes - the diversity of these accessible arrangements will provide vital early experience in all manner of performance styles. The music includes full accompanimentsfor Piano Keyboard or Guitar making this volume the perfect companion to A New Tune A Day Book 1. Furthermore a professionally produced audio CD packed with stunning recorded accompaniments and demonstrations willallow you to develop your confidence and skills at home as well as offering spectacular backing tracks for your showcase performances.Take your playing to a new level with this superb collection.Voted Best InShow at NAMM 2006 by Music Inc. Magazine.

Eb Instruments-Volume 1 of the Real Book for E Flat instruments. The Real Books are the best-selling jazz books of all time. Since the 1970s musicians have trusted these volumes to get them through every gig night after night. The problem is that the books were illegally produced and distributed without any regard to copyright law or royalties paid to the composers who created these musical masterpieces. Hal Leonard is very proud to present the first legitimate and legal editions of these books ever produced. You won't even notice the difference other than all the notorious errors being fixed: the covers and typeface look the same the song list is nearlyidentical and the price for our edition is even cheaper than the original! Every conscientious musician will appreciate that these books are now produced accurately and ethically benefitting the songwriters that we owe for some of the greatest tunes of all time. The Real Book: Volume 1 E Flat Edition includes 400 songs such as All Blues Au Privave Body and Soul Dolphin Dance Falling in Love with Love Giant How High the Moon My Funny Valentine Stella by Starlight There Is No Greater Love Wave and hundreds more.

This volume in the Jazz Masters Series contains 14 solos for the Alto Saxophone, as played by the legendary American Jazz musician Charlie Parker.Complete with chord changes and a discography, this book features 6 never-recorded solos arranged by Parker and transcribed by 'Gil' Fuller.Charlie Parker: Jazz Masters Series includes the pieces Bird of Paradise, A Night in Tunisia, 42nd Street Theme and more. / Saxophone Alto

14 Most Beautiful Swingin' Ballads. Par COLLECTIF. Retrouvez ici 14 célèbres normes de Swing spécialement arrangés pour saxophone alto par Dirko Juchem. Inclus les symboles qualité ainsi qu'un CD avec version complète et version play-dos./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto

A great collection of film music arranged for Alto Saxophone specially graded from easy-to-play tunes to more challenging pieces.

Instrumental Play-Along-Ahoy mateys! Join Captain Jack Will Turner and Elizabeth on their adventures in the Caribbean! 16 pieces from this swashbuckling blockbuster are arranged so you can play along with great accompaniment tracks.