SKU: P2.90003

Pocket Change is a lively feature piece for Solo Bass Trombone and Solo Contra-Bass Tuba accompanied by 8 Trombone and Drums. (Solo Bass Tuba can be substituted for the Solo Bass Trombone). The title refers to the jazz player's term in the pocket. It was commissioned by Portuguese Tuba virtuoso Sergio Carolino and was premiered by him with his Porto Symphony colleague Bass Trombonist, Nuno Martens and the Wild Bones Gang --August 26, 2014 at GRAVISSIMO!, the Alcobaca International Low Brass Academy & Festival in Portugal. The concert was recorded live and is available on CD. Much of the piece is in 3/4 meter but the general feel is 6/4. This gives a lot of freedom to have mixed meter and hemiola rhythms throughout. An energetic opening in the trombones is followed by a statement by the soloists. The drums set up the first groove with a chattering, pointillistic trombone accompaniment. A 4/4 interlude leads to slow accelerating duet in the solo instruments setting up the 2nd groove, a syncopated pattern with anticipations that make every 3rd and 4th bar feel like odd meters. More background chatter follows under a quasi-Latin groove while the soloists trade figures. The slow middle section has the impression of free time with the solo bass trombone and solo tuba playing a challenging duet. The next part has bongos accompany each of the soloists with the other soloist providing the underlying groove. The final section is a high-energy double-time feel in the drums with everyone coming to final low pedal Bb. There is an optional slow, bluesy coda where the soloists play brief improvised solos. Pocket Change is for advanced players and will need a conductor. (8 Min.).

SKU: BT.MUSAM1005334

ISBN 9781780387109.

The updated 2nd Edition of the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook is now spiral bound for easy reading and page turns, while remaining the same compact size for jamming on the go. Established as the ultimate songbook available for beginners, the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook - 2nd Edition is the perfect complement for Justin Sandercoe’s revolutionary online lessons which are used by hundreds of thousands of people across the world. Now you can learn to play 100 classic songs as your playing develops through the course. The book includes: Complete lyrics and chords to 100 songs by artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, JohnnyCash, Simon & Garfunkel, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Mumford & Sons, Kings of Leon, Nirvana and many more. There are 10 songs for each stage of the Beginner’s Course, building up from easy three-chord songs through to more advanced tunes. Tuition notes for each song by Justin advising you on strumming patterns and chord changes, with diagrams to illustrate all the chord shapes you need. Compact (17cm x 24.7cm) and now spiral bound for ultimate convenience.

SKU: CL.032-4974-01

Introduce your jazz ensemble to unique Latin/Rock rhythms and sounds with Movin’ N' Groovin’! Easy to learn and easy to teach, this chart has no solos, but a smooth rhymical groove, which is right in the pocket for young ensembles -certainly, a style that is influencing modern music styles. If you are looking for a pace changer and crowd pleaser that’s easy to learn and teach, look no further. This chart provides a different groove that combines the basic Latin and Rock styles. Add the claves and cowbell and you’re good to go!