Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ? a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy?he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book?encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation

12 hit songs from today's top artists comprise this fantastic pop songbook, all arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar. Featuring all of the most popular tunes from some of the brightest and best young stars, this sheet music is ideal for a pop lover who wants to play all the Chart Hits Now.With the uplifting bouncy rhythms of All About That Bass, the beautiful melodies of George Ezra's Blame It On Me and the sheer pop perfection that is Uptown Funk, this collection contains all of the best contemporary singers and songwriters in one songbook. Whether you're Thinking Out Loud with Ed Sheeran, or imagining you're Taylor Swift in your Wildest Dreams, there is something for every pop lover with Chart Hits Now, the series that puts the best tunes that you've heard on the radio at your fingertips. Every song is arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar, so you'll get standard notation with full vocal melody and Piano parts, as well as Guitar chord symbols and boxes and full lyrics. This really is everything you need to sing, play and strum your favourite songs by artists like Meghan Trainor, One Direction, Take That, Sam Smith and Tom Odell. You'll be able to astound your family and friends with how quickly you've learned these tunes exactly as the singers and performers play them. These songs are perfect for performance, or just practising the art of playing great pop music, their lovely melodies and catchy lyrics will stay in your head for days!Chart Hits Now is the perfect pop sheet music songbook for pianists, singers or guitarists to learn the cream of the contemporary pop crop. The best songs you've heard over the past few weeks and months by the Taylors, Ezras, Smiths and One Directions of the music world are put at your fingertips with this pop sheet music collection of 12 Top Hits. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Par MALONE GARETH. Gareth returns to his first instrument, the piano, to create this special album featuring solo piano, choir and strings. Each piece is named after a month of the year, reflecting the essential role that the natural rhythms of time play in the process of healing and restoration. Gareth hopes his compositions bring peace and tranquillity into the homes of those who have endured hardships, uniting people with the transcendental power of music, and sharing his own experiences with the wider world. This exclusive folio presents all 14 solo piano pieces from Music for Healing and includes a specially written preface from Gareth Malone./ Répertoire / Piano

This latest, classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course introduces easy works by one of the greatest composers ever to have lived, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Featuring some very fine compositions, First Mozart is perfect for pupils reaching parts 2 to 4 of the world-renowned Piano course.These fun repertoire books contain some amazing pieces that have been specially collected and graded to be used in conjunction with the Easiest Piano Course. Pieces like The Birdcatcher Song, Eine Klein Nachtmusik (1st Movement), A Musical Joke and Sonata Facile will reinforce essential technical ability, while simultaneously enhancing a general sense of musicality and melodic playing. First Mozart is ideal for pupils who've worked through the course at levels 2 to 4, but it's also a great set of pieces for sight reading practice for more advanced students.The pieces in this songbook become progressively more difficult, and, to this end, dynamics and phrasing have been omitted for the earlier pieces, since they're not introduced until Part 3 of the course. Early pieces like Ave Verum Corpus and Dies Irae (From 'Requiem Mass In D Minor) help to reinforce what pupils learn in the beginning of the John Thompson Method, with a focus on playing notes and rhythms accurately. Towards of the end of the songbook, more challenging pieces like Piano Sonata #21 and #11 will help pupils to enhance their technical skills, play more melodically, and, most importantly, enjoy playing!Generally, these pieces stay in the 5-finger position, with handy hints and suggestions when a different fingering is called for. The pieces in this songbook are beautiful to hear and to play, making First Mozart a really great beginner's songbook for pupils who want to learn some of the finest music ever composed. As an introduction for beginners to classical music and Mozart in particular, this songbook is rewarding and enjoyable, these pieces being timeless and never going out of fashion.The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course First Mozart songbook is the ideal beginning book for classical music fans. It's tailor-made for pupils working through the renowned and revered Piano method, so it's authoritative and accurate, helping you to enhance your technique and learn some amazing music. / Piano

50 classic rock songs to accompany the world-famous justinguitar.com courses for guitar! The Justinguitar.com Rock Songbook is for all guitar players who want to progress beyond beginner level. It starts with beginner level material, before progressing to songs that will teach you how to use more complex chords (including barre chords), riffs, licks and open tunings. This book contains 50 great rock songs by artists such as AC/DC, Dire Straits, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and ZZ Top. Take your playing forward by starting with the 15 beginner level songs, then move on to 15 intermediate songs specially chosen to develop your barre chords. After that you'll learn a further 15 songs which introduce interesting new techniques, chords and rhythms, before finishing off with 5 classic songs written out in full TAB! Every song is accompanied by performance tips and strumming patterns, often with tablature and chord diagrams to help you through any tricky bits. Much more than just a songbook, this book contains valuable tips and tutorials that will help you with every aspect of your playing. This long-awaited volume really is the best Rock Songbook ever! / Paroles Et Accords

Following on from the first volume of his bestselling Beginner's Songbook, Volume 2 boasts another 100 classic songs from the past and present, specially arranged for beginner guitarists. Featuring complete lyrics and chords, as well as tuition notes, with invaluable advice on strumming, chords and general playing tips. The Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook Volume 2 is a great companion to Justin's beginner Guitar method, with ten songs for each stage of the course, progressing in difficulty. The songs range from the past to the present and represent a variety of genres, ranging from songs with only two or three chords like Bad Moon Rising, For What It's Worth and Stir It Up through to tunes like Get Lucky and Budapest, all the way to songs like Hold Back The River and Ziggy Stardust, with more complicated rhythms, chords and strumming. Every song features full lyrics and chords, strumming patterns as well as advice about tricky aspects of the song, or just general performance tips. If you need help with the chords, diagrams are included so that you always have a reference. As your playing develops through the course, the best way to practise is to play along to your favourite tunes, and the Justinguitar.com Beginner's Songbook Volume 2 is the best way to expand your repertoire at the level of your ability. Featuring 100 songs by artists like The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Bob Marley, Maroon 5, Nirvana and The Rolling Stones, this songbook is a fantastic collection, an invaluable companion to the influential course, and a brilliant follow-up to volume 1, which has sold over 100,000 copies. / Guitare

The definitive edition (1987) of the piano teaching classic. Includes an introduction by the composer's son Peter Bartók.

In 1945 Bela Bartok described 'Mikrokosmos' as a cycle of 153 pieces for piano written for 'didactic' purposes, seeing them as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world, or as the 'world of the little ones, the children'. Stylistically Mikrokosmos reflects the influence of folk music on Bartók's life and the rhythms and harmonies employed create music that is as modern today as when the cycle was written.

The 153 pieces making up 'Mikrokosmos' are divided into six volumes arranged according to technical and musical difficulty / Partition /

The definitive edition (1987) of the piano teaching classic. Includes an introduction by the composer's son Peter Bartók.

In 1945 Bela Bartok described 'Mikrokosmos' as a cycle of 153 pieces for piano written for 'didactic' purposes, seeing them as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world, or as the 'world of the little ones, the children'. Stylistically Mikrokosmos reflects the influence of folk music on Bartók's life and the rhythms and harmonies employed create music that is as modern today as when the cycle was written.

The 153 pieces making up 'Mikrokosmos' are divided into six volumes arranged according to technical and musical difficulty. / Partition /

Play In A Day. Par WEEDON BERT. In this remarkable DVD the world-renowned master guitarist unlocks the secrets of the guitar. Highly regarded for his versatility, Bert's glittering career (including being voted Britain's top guitarist nine times!) has been a strong influence on virtually every famous name linked with the instrument. Play in a Day means just that. After just the first 25 minutes video tuition a complete beginner with nay six string guitar will be able to join in with Bert Weedon and his group and play their first tune. Each selection ends with you playing one of fifteen tunes of varying styles and rhythms, with Bert and his group. Previously only available in VHS format, the video has now been reworked into DVD format and is not restricted by territory allowing it to be viewed in any country. Bert Weedon's expert tuition and straightforward advice will not only help you learn basic skills but also give you the confidence and encouragement to go on to more advanced guitar playing.  / Accessoire / Guitare