The Melakarta System. Par IYER RADHIKA. Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, as well as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology.This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notes from a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one's musical perspective beyond traditional diatonic scales.Indianmusic has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn't always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system is well developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes.Useful literature on the evolution of the Indian melodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations.Includes access to online audio Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, aswell as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology. This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notesfrom a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one's musical perspective beyond traditionaldiatonic scales. Indian music has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn and rsquo - t always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system iswell developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes. Useful literature on the evolution of the Indianmelodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : 4 / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Tout Instrument

The Ramon Ricker Improvisation Series. Par RICKER RAMON. A new Play along system for learning to play jazz. Each set contains a book with transposed parts for all instruments and a play along CD with Ray playing many of the book examples on his saxophone. Volume one is for the absolute beginning jazz student who knows his/her major scales. Subjects covered in this book include: VOCABULARY: Intervals, Roman Numerals, Scales, Modes, Diatonic Seventh Chords, Major, Minor, Dominant, and Suspended Chords, Chord/Scale Relationships, The Blues Progression, Using Pentatonic Scales with Blues, Pentatonic Chord/Scale Relationships, The II-V-I Progression, Rhythm Changes, The Circle of Fifths, and The Circle of Fourths, and Steps for Playing on Changes. STYLE: Swing Eighth Notes, Use of the Metronome, Scale Practice, and Scat-Singing Solos. EAR TRAINING: Specific examples and suggestions with recorded tracks for practice. REPERTOIRE: A suggested basic repertoire. This improvisation method is more than just another play-along. It is a series of books and CDs that progress step by step, offering concrete suggestions and advise that shows you how and what to practice. Drawing on twenty-five years of teachingexperience at the Eastman School of Music, Ramon Ricker uses text, recorded demonstrations by him and his students, and practice and play-along tracks that present the material in a clear and concise manner. Most of the play-along tracks feature the rhythm section of the 1980 Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band with Harold Danko on piano, Rufus Reid on bass and the late, great Mel Lewis on drums. Since they performed and recorded together consistently over aperiod of several years, they played as a unit - a true jazz rhythm section. The recordings were brought up to meet todays higher CD standards and served as an inspiration for Ramon Ricker to write three entirely new books. In addition, new demonstration, ear training, and play-along tracks were added. / Niveau : Débutant / Jazz / Recueil / Tout Instrument

Par PEDRO D.DE. La Teoría completa de la Música en esta nueva edición revisada, ha mantenido intactas todas aquellas cuestiones teórico-practicas que son inamovibles, al tiempo que conserva por su probada eficacia, su estructura temática, lo que la convierte tanto en una obra de consulta como en una obra capaz de ser estructurada y adaptada tanto al currículo de Conservatorios como al de las Escuelas de música, sean éstas regladas o no. Tampoco se ha olvidado al aficionado autodidacta, por lo que el lenguaje empleado procura ser directo, sin ambigüedades ni retóricas que dificulten su entendimiento. Como toda obra viva y en constante evolución también se ha procurado revisar aquellos conceptos, definiciones, ejemplos, etc., susceptibles de modificación, al tiempo que se han ampliado, incorporado y en algún caso modificado materias y apartados que así lo requerían. Este libro aspira a cumplir el propósito que lo inspiró, es decir, facilitar los medios teóricos suficientes (dentro del limitado espacio de una obra de estas características), que justifican y corroboran el fenómeno musical. Dionisio de Pedro: Licenciado en Piano, Musicología y Composición. Obtiene el Premio Conservatorio y el Premio 'Matrimonio Luque” en la especialidad de Armonía, así como el Premio de Honor en la especialidad de Contrapunto y Fuga. Su labor docente se ha desarrollado en Madrid en los Conservatorios: Superior y Profesional 'Amaniel” desempeñando los cargos de Director de los Centros Elementales dependientes del RCSM y Jefe de Estudios y Director del Conservatorio Profesional 'Amaniel”. Títulos publicados con esta editorial: Teoría Completa de la Música, Manual de Formas Musicales, Manual de Ornamentación Barroca y la colección para piano fácil: Selección de Clásicos y El Arca de Noé. Bajo la 'marca” Ibáñez-Cursá ha publicado colecciones que son referentes en el estudio del Lenguaje Musical: Cuadernos de Teoría, Cuadernos de Lenguaje, Cuadernos de Audición, Canta con los clásicos y Cuadernos de Vacaciones./ Méthode / Formation Musicale