The choro, like bossa nova or the samba, is among the most popular of Brazilian musical styles. This book guides you, step by step, towards your own interpretation of, and improvisation on traditional choro melodies. All pieces are notated for C, B flat, E flat and bass instruments. / Tout Instrument

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and quality of practice is the greatest predictor of musical success so that aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can best bring about expert performance. This inspiring, accessible guide will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset to improve the likelihood of learning music successfully. 'Deeply impressive - the breadth of research is fascinating!' - Victorian Music Teachers Association 'Terrific...eminently practical...excellent discussion...I came away inspired and excited.' - The Music Trust, Australia 'This book really does deliver' - American Music Teacher 'I can't think of any other book that draws on so many resources to create a new understanding of learning music. Every serious music student, music teacher, and parent of a music student will find important information in this book. Griffin gives clear examples of how concepts are applied that make for enjoyable reading. This book has a potential for making lifelong differences in the lives of music students, parents and teachers.” - Roy Ernst, PhD, LLD Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music of The University of Rochester 'A must buy for every music teacher and music student. Bravo on a most stimulating read. This draws together old wisdom and the latest research. I am re-reading this excellent book for the third time, highlighter pen in hand.' 5 stars (Amazon Rank) - William Bruce, Guildhall UK. 'A most stimulating read that has given me a great deal to think about.' - Nicholas Carpenter, Prebendal, UK. 'Fantastic book...simply brilliant!' - Ian Cooper, Norfolk Music Service, UK. 'A must read for all music educators. Michael Griffin has collected lessons from his own experience - which is extensive, and pertinent, recent research to provide a detailed overview of how we learn, and how students can be empowered and trained to become effective, efficient and independent learners. The book is well documented, making it convenient to go on to further reading about the topics of each chapter. The language is concise and easily understood, yet deeply practical and useful.' - 5 stars Robert Adams, Music Educator, New Haven, USA. 'Don't miss this opportunity!' - 5 stars Mary George, USA./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Par HUTCHINSON PAUL. Sixty Country Dance Tunes 1786-1800 is a collection of rediscovered folk tunes, made available for the first time since the end of the eighteenth century. Consultant editor and renowned folk musician Paul Hutchinson has curated this edition, bringing together the following original publications: - Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1786 - Cahusac's Annual Collection of Twentyfour favorite (sic.) Country Dances for the Year 1800 - Twelve Fashionable Country Dances for the Piano Forte or Harp for the Year 1800 These lively dances are presented as simple single-line melodies that appear alongside beautiful images of the original scores, whichinclude the instructions for dancing. This volume provides an unmissable collection of music from an incredibly rich era of England's folk music heritage. It will be of immense value to musicians looking for new repertoire and to those interested in finding out more about the history of music at this time./ Recueil / Tout Instrument

The Path to Mastery and Individuality (For All Instruments). Imagine if you could HEAR a musical phrase, VISUALIZE its layout on your instrument by seeing and feeling the fingerings and/or embouchure in your mind's eye, KNOW the names of the notes as well as the degrees of the key and FEEL the dynamics you want to include. All simultaneously, in a millisecond, and without moving a muscle ... and in any key! Welcome to the twelve-key approach for all instruments and levels. Twelve-key practice applies the latest breakthroughs in brain biomechanics to facilitate technical mastery. Practicing in all twelve keys has never been sequenced or taught through the lens offered within these pages. The exercises in this book span a number of styles,brain skills and practice technique - all presented using a kaleidoscopic learning style. Julie Lyonn Lieberman's previous eight books and six DVDs have garnered rave reviews from a wide array of music magazines as well as renowned musicians from aroudn the world. Imagine if you could hear a musical phrase, Visualize its layout on your instrument by and ldquo - seeing and rdquo - and and ldquo - feeling and rdquo - the fingerings and/or embouchure in your mind's eye, know the names of the notes as well as the degrees of the key and feel the dynamics you want to include. All simultaneously, in a millisecond, and without moving a muscle ... and in any key! Welcome to the twelve-key approach for all instruments and levels. Twelve-key practice applies the latest breakthroughs in brain biomechanics to facilitate technical mastery. Practicing in all twelve keys has never been sequenced or taught through the lens offered within these pages. The exercises in thisbook span a number of styles, brain skills and practice technique and ndash - all presented using a kaleidoscopic learning style. Julie Lyonn Lieberman's previous eight books and six DVDs have garnered rave reviews from a wide array of music magazines as well as renowned musicians from around the world. Julie's and ldquo - Twelve-Key Practice and rdquo - takes you on a journey to freedom one step at a time and before you know it, you begin to experience that wonderful feeling of making music instead of just recreating someone else's music. You will become the well-rounded musician which is what we all aspire to be. and ndash - Jamey Aebersold, jazz saxophonist and educator, publisher of Aebersold Play-Alongs Mastering an instrument and ndash - or a tune, scale, or riff and ndash - in all twelve keys remains the ultimate standard of fluency. Why? Because it works. When comprehensive knowledge combines with ease, comfort, and flexibility, your anxieties disappear, your ears become open and receptive, and you are ready for any collaborative situation. Julie Lyonn Lieberman has created a remarkably organized, stylistically diverse, and holistic path for developing your ears, eyes, and fingers. By constantly changing variables and adding new layers, your mind remains active and receptive as it grows ever more capable and ndash - even in the / Formation musicale / Etude / Tout Instrument

Use this manuscript book when you need a deluxe, quality sheet for a special assignment or project but don't need the added cost or weight of premium paper. This outstanding book consists of 58 perforated tear-out sheets printed in black ink on cream-colored, regular-weight paper with ten wide-spaced staves per page. Includes an extensive chord chart, a transposition chart, and information on major and minor scales. / All Styles - Manuscript / Recueil / Tout Instrument

One of the most popular tunes of all time is Take Five. Musicians know that it's the 5/4 time that makes it swing. Since Dave Brubeck, more and more musicians have devoted themselves to playing in odd metres. This volume by Mike Rossi and Darius Brubeck enables both beginners and professionals to get into the world of 5/4 and 11/8. The reader can learn more about the origin of this fascinating music and is provided with practical tips as well as numerous etudes for all melodic instruments. / Tout Instrument

Mel Bay's premium-quality manuscript pads are produced with the same exacting standards as our more expensive manuscript products. Ninety- six tear-out pages are attached to a heavy cover sheet to assist in easier writing. All sheets are printed on both sides and punched for three-ring binders. Printed in black ink on regular-weight, white paper. 8.75 X 11.75 / All Styles - Manuscript / Recueil / Tout Instrument

A Modern Music Production Course That Makes Basic Music Technology Fun! A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs, Alfred's Music Tech 101 covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations. No musical experience is required, and classroom-tested course material has been developed through years of student feedback. Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download, plus a corresponding website with teacher resources and updates. Part 1 of this book can be used to teach a beginning survey course on music technology, and each unit contains background reading, student worksheets, answer keys, and a project or two. Part 2 can be used to teach a beginning songwriting and multimedia course on music technology, and consists of more hands-on, interactive projects. Part 3 is designed for more experienced students who are capable of a high level of independent study. Students create their own learning goals, and map out a plan to achieve them. * No musical experience required * High-school/college-level studies on producing music using modern techniques * A perfect approach for students with a passion for music outside of traditional programs * Cross-platform approach to technology applicable to any software used for music production * Great for students with musical goals outside the classroom * Covers the basics of music technology without heavy technical reading, using plain-English explanations * Simple and straightforward information, reinforced with projects and assessments * Classroom-tested course material, developed through years of student feedback * Includes correlating interactive media to stream or download * Corresponding website with teachers' resources and updates / Tout Instrument