Designed for vocal students to better connect what they "hear" with what they "play."
The focus of this series is on the language of instrumental music performed in Brazil based on elements of modern improvisation.
"Provides a rationale and a resource for the implementation of world music pedagogy in middle and high school music classes.
Playing and/or singing along with each example is encouraged throughout the book. The Teacher's Answer Key includes answers to each lesson in the student book, as well as the 3 listening and ear-training CDs.
Includes: Anthropology * Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) * The Bird * Bird of Paradise * Blues for Alice * Confirmation * Donna Lee * Kim * Ko Ko * Moose the Mooche * Now's the Time * Ornithology * Parker's Mood * Scrapple from the Apple * ...
This 15-song book/CD pack in our Jazz Standards Play-Along series lets musicians practice their improvisational skills by playing along with the rhythm section and accompaniment choruses on the CD. Songs: All the Things You Are * Bluesette ...
This 15-song book/CD pack in our Jazz Standards Play-Along series lets musicians practice their improvisational skills by playing along with the rhythm section and accompaniment choruses on the CD. Songs: All the Things You Are * Bluesette ...
Written for rock music fans with little to no background in music theory, as well as scholars and students of popular music culture, the book reveals the method behind the seeming chaos of America's greatest jam band.
One of the most popular school jazz resources.
"Primacy" outlines pianist and MacArthur Fellow Ran Blake's approach to growing the ear and explains how musical memory is the key to becoming a more potent musician and shaping a personal musical style.Included are the legendary "ear ...
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