SKU: LO.70-2455L

ISBN 9780787779146.

This collection by David Lasky offers a diverse array of characterful pieces, including free meditations, postludes, and hymn settings. Prioritizing practicality for worship, Lasky's compositions span from the energetic Trumpet Rondeau to the emotive Plaint and the memorable Postlude à la Rumba..

SKU: AD.ADG244

ISBN 9781958017333. UPC: 663389124424. 9 x 12 inches.

The Blues Scale for Organ is one of a series by Andrew D. Gordon is a comprehensive collection of educational books that explores the intricacies, techniques, and applications of the blues scale in contemporary music. Designed for musicians of all levels, this series serves as an indispensable resource for guitarists, pianists, saxophonists, and other instrumentalists looking to delve into the expressive and soulful world of blues music. Andrew D. Gordon, an accomplished musician and renowned educator, combines his vast knowledge and experience to provide a step-by-step guide for mastering the blues scale. Each book in the series offers a well-structured curriculum, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced improvisation techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding of the blues scale's potential. Through detailed explanations, musical examples, exercises, and play-along tracks, readers will embark on a transformative journey, gaining fluency and confidence in playing the blues. The books cover various styles showing how the blues scale can be used, including , jazz, funk , new age, Latin, pop, gospel, acid jazz and rock enabling musicians to expand their repertoire and adapt their skills to different musical contexts. The Blues Scale series not only equips musicians with the technical aspects of playing the blues but also emphasizes the importance of creativity and personal expression. Gordon encourages readers to develop their improvisational skills, providing tools and strategies to create unique solos and express their musical personality within the framework of the blues scale. Whether you are a beginner seeking to explore the foundations of the blues scale or an advanced player looking to refine your improvisational abilities, The Blues Scale series by Andrew D. Gordon offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to learning and mastering the blues. With its clear instruction, engaging exercises, and practical examples, this series is an invaluable resource for musicians passionate about incorporating the soulful and timeless sounds of the blues into their playing.

SKU: LO.70-2192L

ISBN 9780787765903.

Ellen Jane Lorenz was an important figure in American church music, where her contributions to handbell music and hymnody song were especially influential. A student of the legendary French teacher Nadia Boulanger, Lorenz also wrote instrumental music throughout her life. This volume brings a selection of her practical and expressive organ pieces back into print—re-edited for today's organs and highly useful as preludes, offertories, and postludes.

SKU: LO.70-2247L

ISBN 9780787769604.

Daniel Burton's volume of practical-yet-creative hymn arrangements allows for the slight use of optional pedal or performance with manuals alone. All the tunes appear in numerous hymnals, and the settings vary in character to make effective preludes, offertories, and postludes.

SKU: LO.70-2428L

ISBN 9780787778194.

This first collection of hymn-based arrangements by Stephen L. Aber gathers together pieces that emerged over a number of years serving as organist for multiple congregations. They were all inspired by the power of the original tunes and the practical need for seeking exciting and beautiful voluntaries for worship.