SKU: EB.1-930292-34-1

ISBN 9781930292345.

Premier Performance(r)is an innovative and comprehensive band method written with one primary goal:providing band directors with the most effective and logically sequenced instructional materials for young instrumentalists.Premier Performance(r) is carefully structured to develop the three cornerstones of outstanding musicianship: superior tone quality, accurate rhythm reading skills and technical facility.Strong emphasis is placed on rhythmic development since this may be the greatest challenge facing first and second year students.

Premier Performance(r) Book One and Book Two each offer instrument specific downloadable accompaniments.

The first accompaniment track features a professional musician playing the melody line so students can hear and emulate the sound of their own instrument. The second track eliminates the melody line and provides the background accompaniment so students may play independently. The accompaniments include solo and solo accompaniment for each student method book.

SKU: M7.AHW-309

English.

From the forward: 'Jazz Basics Volume 1: Diatonic Exercises' is the first part of a series of books focusing on the most primary elements in jazz line construction. This series emphasizes developing harmonic knowledge related to Jazz improvisation. Each volume deals with a different aspect on improvisation. By combining these aspects you should be able to construct viable jazz lines. Although this series is designed for the aspiring improviser, experienced improvisers will also benefit from the study of this material.