Personality Folios As you know, Hal Leonard produces hundreds of new publications every month. The Hal Leonard Herald is your source for finding out about the latest, greatest, hottest new product available from Hal Leonard. But what about the hundreds of other bestsellers still in print?
The Beatles Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions This terrific collection in our Note-for-Note Vocal Transcriptions series features 12 Beatles classics, with vocal parts transcribed exactly as they were recorded, including lead, harmony and background parts, and all vocal inflections, plus a keyboard reduction of the instrumental parts and chord labels. Songs: Because • Day Tripper • Drive My Car • Good Day Sunshine • In My Life • Nowhere Man • Paperback Writer • Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band • This Boy (Ringo’s Theme) • Ticket to Ride • With a Little Help from My Friends • You Won’t See Me. 00740146 Vocal Transcriptions ��������������������������$16�95 (EAN 978-0-634-02954-7) (UPC 0-73999-42940-4)
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Patsy Cline – Original Keys for Singers The definitive Patsy Cline book for singers! 27 top songs in the original key, transcribed from the original recordings. For voice with piano accompaniment, with chord symbols. Includes: Always • Blue Moon of Kentucky • Crazy • Faded Love • I Fall to Pieces • Just a Closer Walk with Thee • Sweet Dreams • more. Also includes a biography.
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25 hits from this legendary Rat Pack member: The Candy Man • I’ve Gotta Be Me • Love Me or Leave Me • Something’s Gotta Give • That Old Black Magic • Too Close for Comfort • What Kind of Fool Am I? • and more� 00306683 P/V/G ���������������������������������������������$17�95 (EAN 978-0-634-09018-9) (UPC 0-73999-45428-4)
Keyboard Play-along Series Book/CD Packs Play your favorite songs as played by your favorite artists quickly and easily. Just follow the music in the book, listen to the CD and then play along using the backing tracks. Playable on any CD player, the CD is also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!
8. Billy Joel – Classics 8 songs: Prelude/Angry Young Man • Captain Jack • Honesty • Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song) • My Life • Only the Good Die Young • Piano Man • Summer, Highland Falls. 00700302 �����������������$14�99
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9. Elton John Ballads 8 songs: Blue Eyes • Candle in the Wind • Daniel • Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road • Rocket Man • Someone Saved My Life Tonight • Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word. 00700752 �����������������$14�99 (EAN 978-1-4234-4307-0) (UPC 8-84088-25043-0)
Vocal Selections Porgy and Bess Alfred Publishing Co. Enjoy historical photos supplied directly from the Gershwin estate and a dozen of the best vocal selections from Porgy and Bess, all professionally arranged for piano/vocal and complete with detailed information on the musical as well as each song in this classic collection� Titles include: Summertime • A Woman Is a Sometime Thing • My Man’s Gone Now • Leavin’ fo’ de Promis’ Lan’ • It Take a Long Pull to Get There • I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ • Bess, You Is My Woman Now • It Ain’t Necessarily So • What You Want Wid’ Bess • I Loves You Porgy • A Red Headed Woman • There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon for New York. 00322142 Piano/Vocal����������������������������������������������� $16�95 (EAN 978-0-7390-5365-2) (UPC 8-84088-68652-9)
Vocal Selections (continued) The Producers The New Mel Brooks Musical Mel Brooks’ The Producers has the honorable distinction of being the biggest smash in the history of Broadway! The production, which won a record 12 Tony Awards, is based on Brooks’ 1968 comedy classic film, and stars the loveable Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. Our deluxe vocal selections book features a stunning 8-page section of full-color photos from the Broadway production, and voice line with piano accompaniment arrangements of 19 fantastic songs: I Wanna Be a Producer • Prisoners of Love (Leo & Max) • Springtime for Hitler • When You Got It, Flaunt It • and more. 00313189 Piano/Vocal ������������������������������������ $19.95
Piano Duet Play-Along 21. Peanuts
Jazz Piano ®
This great series comes with a CD that features separate tracks for the Primo and Secondo parts – perfect for practice and performance! The audio CD works on any CD player, and is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch. 8 classics from this timeless cartoon, including: Blue Charlie Brown • Charlie Brown Theme • The Great Pumpkin Waltz • Joe Cool • Linus and Lucy • Oh, Good Grief • Red Baron • You’re in Love, Charlie Brown. 00290568 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $16.99 (EAN 978-1-4234-3645-4) (UPC 8-84088-22176-8) © 2012 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
P/V/G Songbooks
Your audience will swoon over these 84 standards “crooned” by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Mel Tormé and others. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive • Bewitched • Blue Velvet • Chances Are • Georgia on My Mind • I’ve Got the World on a String • Lazy River • Misty • Mona Lisa • The Nearness of You • Red Roses for a Blue Lady • There Is No Greater Love • When I Fall in Love • and dozens more. Includes a title index, artist index, and a great section of photos and bios of each featured artist. 00311819 P/V/G �����������������������������������������������$19.99 (EAN 978-1-4234-6366-5) (UPC 8-84088-27497-9)
Lounge Music Collection – 2nd Edition Features 50+ top requests of the martini scene: Ain’t That a Kick in the Head • Alfie • All the Way • Autumn Leaves • Beyond the Sea • Danke Schoen • Feelings • Fever • The Girl from Ipanema • I Write the Songs • It Was a Very Good Year • Misty • Mona Lisa • Moon River • More • Strangers in the Night • That’s Amore • That’s Life • The Way You Look Tonight • Yesterday • more. 00310193 P/V/G �����������������������������������������������$15.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-7593-0) (UPC 0-73999-12510-8)
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by Brad Townsend in collaboration with Joey DeFrancesco This book by renowned y o u ng Ha m mo nd B-3 organist Joey DeFrancesco encompasses blues and bebop lines and progressions. It includes: music examples for practice and study; examples and lines in all 12 keys; transcriptions and improvisations with harmonic analysis for two tunes; and Joey playing the examples in different tempos on the CD, with and without the right hand. 00220010 Book/CD Pack ���������������������������������$28.99 (EAN 978-0-7935-8736-0) (UPC 0-73999-76700-1)
The Harmony of Bill Evans
(EAN 978-0-634-03623-1) (UPC 0-73999-55332-1)
Crooners 84 Songs by 28 Marvelous Male Vocalists
Joey DeFrancesco’s Concepts for Improvisation
The Off-Broadway Songbook – 2nd Edition This second edition features 50 gems from off-Broadway hits, including Altar Boyz; Tick Tick...Boom!; Floyd Collins; The Last Five Years; The Fantasticks; Songs for a New World; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; [title of show]: The Wild Party; and many more. Songs include: Always a Bridesmaid • Branded a Tramp • Come to Your Senses • Everybody Fits • Happiness • How Glory Goes • I Hate Musicals • If We Only Have Love (Quand on N’a Que L’amour) • The Picture in the Hall • Real Life • So Many People • Soon It’s Gonna Rain • Stars and the Moon • Still Hurting • 30/90 • What More Do I Need? • and more. 00311168 Piano/Vocal �������������������������������������$19.99 (EAN 978-0-634-08680-9) (UPC 0-73999-57959-8)
Songs in 3/4 Time – 4th Edition This recently revised edition features 50 waltz rhythm pop and standard favorites, including: Allegheny Moon • Anniversary Song • The Anniversary Waltz • Chim Chim Cher-ee • Edelweiss • Hello, Young Lovers • I’ll Take Romance • Look to the Rainbow • Moon River • Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ • Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) • The Rainbow Connection • Tennessee Waltz • A Time for Us (Love Theme) • Try to Remember • What the World Needs Now • and more. 00361129 P/V/G �����������������������������������������������$12.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-0743-6) (UPC 0-73999-61129-8)
by Jack Reilly A compilation of articles – now revised and expanded – that originally appeared in the quarterly newsletter Letter from Evans, this unique folio features extensive analysis of Evans’ work. Pieces examined include: B Minor Waltz • Funny Man • How Deep Is the Ocean • I Fall in Love Too Easily • I Should Care • Peri’s Scope • Time Remembered • and Twelve Tone Tune. 00699405 ���������������������������������������������������������$17.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-3152-3) (UPC 0-73999-99405-6)
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (Original) arr. George Gershwin for Piano Solo Alfred Publishing Co. George Gershwin’s own piano solo arrangement of his classic contemporary masterpiece for piano and orchestra. This masterful measure-for-measure two-hand adaptation of the complete modern concerto for piano and orchestra incorporates all orchestral parts and piano passages into two staves while retaining the clarity, sonority, and brilliance of the original. Advanced pianists will enjoy the experience of playing one of the 20th Century’s most famous compositions, arranged by the composer himself to retain all the grandeur and sparkle of the original work. 00321589 Piano Solo ���������������������������������������$14.95 (EAN 978-0-7692-3095-5) (UPC 8-84088-68099-2)
Piano/Keyboard Instruction How to Play the Piano Despite Years of Lessons What Music Is and How to Make It at Home by Ward Cannel and Fred Marx This method is a truly entertaining approach to learning how to play the piano. Written by Ward Cannel of the Piano Consortium, the method breaks down music theory into visual concepts which are fun and easy to grasp, so you can learn to play the music you want to play! Perfect for those piano lesson dropouts! 00312621 �������������������������������������������������������� $22.99 (EAN 978-0-385-14263-2) (UPC 0-73999-12621-1)
An Introduction to Classics to Moderns Music for Millions Series ed. Denes Agay Music Sales America Original, quality repertoire for the absolute beginner. Includes 40 very easy original keyboard miniatures, the majority of them in five-finger positions. 14016181 Piano Solo �������������������������������������� $10.99 (EAN 978-0-8256-1266-4) (UPC 7-52187-76654-4)
Think Jazz! A Jazz Piano Method by Bill Boyd Composer Showcase Series Bill Boyd, master composer of original jazz for young students, created this thorough, inventive method especially for young students. Teachers and students with little or no prior knowledge of jazz idioms will find this book easy to follow, and will enjoy the great original songs that form the core of this informative book. It’s a great introduction to jazz for the early intermediate-level student. Includes units on: Jazz Rhythms & Accompaniments • Basic Improvisation • Ragtime • ‘50s Rock • Playing from a Fake Book • Blues • Rock and Stride Bass • Boogie Woogie • and more. 00290417 Early Intermediate Level �������������� $10.99 (EAN 978-0-7935-2318-4) (UPC 0-73999-90417-8)
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Keyboard Style Series Dictionary of Keyboard Grooves The Complete Source for Loops, Patterns & Sequences in All Popular Styles
by Gail Johnson Private Lessons Musicians Institute Press The first comprehensive source for keyboard grooves complete with transcriptions and tips on loop construction! Covers: dance, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll grooves. All loops are fully scored and fully compatible with all samplers and recording software. This book/CD pack can serve as a sample library or a style manual for keyboardists who want to learn new patterns. The CD is filled with keyboard grooves that can be sampled and looped in a groove and includes MIDI files that can be edited (as far as tempo & key), then used in songs, as play-along tracks, or as a learning tool for knowledge of voicing and style. 00695556 Book/CD Pack ���������������������������������$16.95
Jazz-Rock Keyboard The Complete Guide with CD! by T. Lavitz Learn what goes into mixing the power and drive of rock music with the artistic elements of jazz improvisation in this comprehensive book and CD package. This instructional tool delves into scales and modes, and how they can be used with various chord progressions to develop the best in soloing chops. The book also provides an introduction to rhythmic comping styles and chord voicing, providing the player with the skills needed to really groove. The accompanying CD features 94 tracks with both solo keyboard and full-band arrangements, demonstrating many of the examples in the book. 00290536 Book/CD Pack ���������������������������������$17.95 (EAN 978-0-634-03428-2) (UPC 0-73999-90536-6)
Rock’N’Roll Piano The Complete Guide with CD!
(EAN 978-0-634-01878-7) (UPC 0-73999-95556-9)
Famous Keyboard Intros – 2nd Edition This 2nd edition features 30 of the most popular keyboard intros ever with fascinating facts about each song! The CD includes demos of each intro. Songs include: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) • Bennie and the Jets • Bloody Well Right • Clocks • Cold As Ice • Come Sail Away • Crazy • Hard to Say I’m Sorry • Imagine • Jump • Let It Be • Louie, Louie • 100 Years • Takin’ It to the Streets • Walking in Memphis • Werewolves of London • and more. 00310718 Book/CD Pack ���������������������������������$19.95 (EAN 978-0-634-02656-0) (UPC 0-73999-10718-0)
Stuff! Good Piano Players Should Know An A-Z Guide to Getting Better by Mark Harrison Take your playing from ordinary to extraordinary in this allencompassing book/CD package for piano and keyboard players. You’ll receive valuable tips on performing, recording, the music business, instruments and equipment, soloing techniques, music theory, and more. Styles such as rock, pop, jazz, blues, classical, and many more are represented through demonstrations of authentic piano and keyboard parts appropriate for each genre. The accompanying CD includes many of the examples in the book, performed on a variety of piano/electric piano instruments. 00311419 Book/CD Pack ���������������������������������$19.95 (EAN 978-1-4234-2781-0) (UPC 8-84088-15543-8)
by Andy Vinter With this pack, you’ll learn the skills you need to take your place alongside Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and other great rock ‘n’ roll piano players of the ‘50s and ‘60s! The CD includes demos and backing tracks so you can play along with every example. Also includes six complete tunes at the end of the book. Topics covered include: left-hand patterns; basic rock ‘n’ roll progressions; right-hand techniques; straight eighths vs. swing eighths; glisses, crushed notes, rolls and note clusters; how to solo; influential players, styles and recordings; and much more! 00310912 Book/CD Pack ���������������������������������$17.95 (EAN 978-0-634-05046-6) (UPC 0-73999-24289-8)
Big-Note Piano Pride & Prejudice Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack 12 piano pieces from the 2006 Oscarnominated film arranged for beginning pianists, including: Another Dance • Darcy’s Letter • Georgiana • Leaving Netherfield • Liz on Top of the World • Meryton Townhall • The Secret Life of Daydreams • Stars and Butterflies • and more. 00316125 ����������������������������������������������������������$12.99 (EAN 978-1-4234-6313-9) (UPC 8-84088-27383-5)
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Guitar Recorded Versions®
Guitar Tab
Howlin’ Wolf Featuring Hubert Sumlin on Guitar
Progressive Rock Guitar Bible
Includes transcriptions, performance notes, and lessons for these blues classics: All Night Boogie • Baby How Long • Forty-Four • Going Down Slow • How Many More Years • Howlin’ Blues • I’m Leavin’ You • Killing Floor • Moanin’ at Midnight • Poor Boy • Sitting on Top of the World • Smokestack Lightning • Who’s Been Talking. 00694905 Guitar Recorded Versions �������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-2815-8) (UPC 0-73999-94905-6)
28 great art-rock and metal tunes in standard notation and tab. Includes: Assassing • Astronomy Domine • Empire • Eyes of a Stranger • Ghost of Karelia • It Can Happen • Lavender • Lucky Man • Money • Monument • Rhythm of Love • The Story in Your Eyes • Strange Magic • Through Different Eyes • Turn It On Again • 21st Century Schizoid Man • The Wall • Windowpane • and more. 00690626 Guitar Recorded Versions �������������� $19.99 (EAN 978-0-634-06119-6) (UPC 0-73999-90626-4)
My Morning Jacket Collection Notes & tab for 14 of the finest from these Kentucky rockers. Includes: Bermuda Highway • Dondante • Evil Urges • Gideon • Golden • Highly Suspicious • I’m Amazed • Lay Low • Look at You • Off the Record • One Big Holiday • Smokin’ from Shootin’ • Thank You Too • The Way That He Sings. 00690996 Guitar Recorded Versions �������������� $19.99 (EAN 978-1-4234-8294-9) (UPC 8-84088-40917-3)
Brad Paisley – Play: The Guitar Album
Styx Guitar Collection S t ra ig ht - f ro m - t he record transcriptions with tab for 11 of the best from these album rockers: The Best of Times • Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) • Come Sail Away • Crystal Ball • The Grand Illusion • Lorelei • Mademoiselle • Miss America • Renegade • Rockin’ the Paradise • Suite Madame Blue. 00690520 Guitar Recorded Versions �������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-634-03652-1) (UPC 0-73999-90671-4)
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Soul to Soul
Our matching folio to this superstar’s celebration of the 6-string features notes & tab for all 16 tunes, including: Cliffs of Rock City • Cluster Pluck • Come On In • Departure • Huckleberry Jam • Kim • Les Is More • Playing with Fire • Turf’s Up • and more. 00690995 Guitar Recorded Versions �������������� $24.99
This 10-song matching folio includes: Say What • Lookin’ Out the Window • Look at Little Sister • Ain’t Gone N’ Give Up on Love • Gone Home • Change It • You’ll Be Mine • Empty Arms • Come On (Part III) • Life Without You. Includes photos. 00690025 Guitar Recorded Versions �������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-4414-1) (UPC 0-73999-77991-2)
(EAN 978-1-4234-8086-0) (UPC 8-84088-40757-5)
Musicians Institute Lead Sheet Bible A Step-by-Step Guide
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Writing Lead Sheets and Chord Charts
by Robin Randall and Janice Peterson This book/CD package is for the singer, songwriter, or musician who wants to create a lead sheet or chord chart that is easy to follow. The CD includes over 70 demo tracks. The instruction covers: song form, transposition, considering the instrumentation, scales, keys, rhythm, chords, slash notation, and other basics, beaming, stemming, syncopation, intervals, chord symbols, sample songs, common terms, and important tips. It also includes sample songs, common terms, and important tips for anyone putting music on paper! 120 pages, 9" x 12" 00695130 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������������������������������������������������������$19.95 4
(EAN 978-0-7935-7127-7) (UPC 0-73999-95130-1)
Van Halen – Fair Warning Alfred Publishing Co. All the songs in notes and tab from their classic fourth release. Includes: Mean Streets • Dirty Movies • Sinner’s Swing • Hear About it Later • Unchained • Push Comes to Shove • So This Is Love? • Sunday Afternoon in the Park • One Foot Out the Door. 00700558 Guitar Tab ��������������������������������������� $19.99 (EAN 978-0-7390-5001-9) (UPC 8-84088-69728-0)
Guitar Collections The Incredible Guitar Songbook A complete resource for every guitar player! Features a whopping 111 songs in genres from blues to jazz to pop and rock to classical and country, and a variety of notation styles, including: notefor-note transcriptions in notes and tab (Badge • Smooth • Tears in Heaven • Walk This Way • Wonderwall); easy guitar with notes and tab (All Shook Up • Bésame Mucho • Blue • Building a Mystery • Crying • Iris • Let It Be • Pride and Joy • Push); easy guitar, no tab (All Blues • All of You • American Woman • Michelle • Old Devil Moon • Route 66 • Surrender • White Room); chord melody guitar (My One and Only Love • My Romance • Satin Doll); classical guitar (Adelita • Bourée • Pavane); fingerstyle guitar (Frosty the Snow Man • I Just Called to Say I Love You • Something); and guitar riffs (Beast of Burden • Dream On • Free Ride • Gloria • Hey Joe • Killing Floor • Lady Madonna • You Shook Me). Includes strum and pick patterns and a guitar notation legend. 00699245 Guitar Collection ��������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-634-01796-4) (UPC 0-73999-99245-8)
Jazz Guitar Classics transcribed and performed by Jack Grassel This play-along book/ CD pack includes notefor-note transcriptions of these legendary jazz performances: Satin Doll/Kenny Burrell • Tangerine/Jimmy Raney • Honeysuckle Rose/Django Reinhardt • Billie’s Bounce/George Benson • Stella by Starlight/Tal Farlow • Easy Living/Johnny Smith. The CD includes two versions of each song at different tempos with the rhythm section on a different channel. 00698998 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-6330-2) (UPC 0-73999-98998-4)
Guitar Signature Licks
Slide Guitar
Barney Kessel A Step-by-Step Breakdown of His Guitar Styles and Techniques
Dunlop Presents The Slide Guitar Book By Fred Sokolow Study the styles and songs of the greatest slide players of all time, including Elmore James, Bonnie Raitt, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton, and Muddy Waters. This unique book features lessons on slide guitar and transcriptions of some of the most famous “slide guitar songs” of all time, complete with performance notes for each song. Titles include: Dust My Broom • Layla • A Thing Called Love • Love in Vain • and more. 00650008 ������������������������������������������������������� $10.95
by Wolf Marshall Wolf Marshall guides guitarists through the styles and techniques of jazz legend Barney Kessel, examining in depth 14 top tunes: Barney’s Blues • Begin the Blues • Contemporary Blues • Easy Like • Foreign Intrigue • Indiana (Back Home Again in Indiana) • (I’m Afraid) the Masquerade Is Over • Minor Mood • On a Slow Boat to China • Salute to Charlie Christian • 64 Bars on Wilshire • Speak Low • Tenderly • Vicky’s Dream. 00696009 Book/CD Pack ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $22.99
(EAN 978-0-7935-5804-9) (UPC 0-73999-62784-8)
(EAN 978-1-4234-3047-6) (UPC 8-84088-16152-1)
Guitar Instruction The Guitar F/X Cookbook by Chris Amelar The ultimate source for guitar tricks, effects, and other unorthodox techniques. This book demonstrates and explains 45 incredible guitar sounds using common stomp boxes and a few unique techniques, including: pick scraping, police siren, ghost slide, church bell, jaw harp, delay swells, looping, monkey’s scream, cat’s meow, race car, pickup tapping, and much more. 00695080 Book/CD Pack ������������������������� $16.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-6509-2) (UPC 0-73999-95080-9)
How to Use a Capo for Guitar Pocket Guide by John Tapella This essential reference for all guitarists teaches how to play with a capo in the style of The Beatles, Keith Richards, The Byrds, Indigo Girls, Robert Johnson, and other great artists. Covers: basic information and capo types, capo chord shapes, capo tunings, and more. Includes standard notation and tab. 00695255 ���������������������������������������������������������� $5.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-8819-0) (UPC 0-73999-95255-1)
The Dobro® Workbook By David Hamburger Teaches licks, techniques and improvisation for lap-style resophonic slide guitar. Covers: scales, licks, songs and examples; hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, picking techniques; syncopations, rolls, double stops, playing in different keys; and more. The book is in standard notation and tab, and the CD features 98 full-demo tracks. 00695167 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-8040-8) (UPC 0-73999-95167-7)
Bass Intervallic Designs for Jazz Guitar Ultramodern Sounds for Improvising
The Bassist’s Guide to Creativity Expand Your Groove Potential
by Joe Diorio REH ProLessons Expand your playing and your imagination with these revolutionary intervallic lines by jazz great Joe Diorio! Topics include: designs of tonality, designs of diatonic harmonies, designs for the diminished scales, designs for dominant and altered dominant chords, designs for the chromatic scales, designs of varied harmonic applications, designs of the perfect fifth interval, designs for freestyle improvisation, and more. Includes tab. 00695565 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $16.95
by Chris Kringel Explore the creative process through your bass guitar with this unique book/CD experience! You’ll learn to cultivate the artist within you by opening your mind, identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and examining the many mental and physical aspects of being a bassist. In addition, you’ll find plenty of fun and challenging music examples, plus an audio CD with over 80 tracks! For ALL bass players – electric, acoustic or upright! 00695921 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $17.99
(EAN 978-0-634-02006-3) (UPC 0-73999-95565-1)
(EAN 978-1-4234-0556-6) (UPC 0-73999-88597-2)
Power Plucking A Rocker’s Guide to Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar by Dale Turner Private Lesson Musicians Institute Press If you’re a rock player and the world of acoustic fingerstyle has always seemed foreign and hard to grasp, have no fear. Power Plucking teaches the technique from a purely pop-rock standpoint. You won’t waste your time here learning classical pieces you don’t want to know. This book concentrates on the type of riffs you’ve heard from all your favorite artists, including Jimmy Page, James Taylor, Elliott Smith, John Frusciante, Eric Clapton, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, etc. You’ve never felt this comfortable treading new ground! 00695962 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.95
Jerry Jemmott – Blues and Rhythm & Blues Bass Technique Jerry Jemmott wrote the book on R&B bass, and here it is! This book/CD pack examines Jerry’s personal philosophy of music and teaches the secrets to mastering blues, soul and funk bass. Includes a CD with new compositions that demonstrate the techniques he used with legendary performers such as Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, B.B. King and Freddie King. Includes note-for-note transcriptions, comprehensive performance notes, an in-depth bio, and rare photos. 00695176 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $17.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-8114-6) (UPC 0-73999-95176-9)
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Drums Drum Standards Classic Jazz Masters Series
Motivic Drumset Soloing A Guide to Creative Phrasing and Improvisation
Essential for all drummers, this collection includes transcriptions of fantastic standards performed by legendary jazz drummers: Billy Boy (Philly Joe Jones) • Delilah Dances (Delilah) (Max Roach) • Fly Me to the Moon (Roy Haynes) • If I Should Lose You (Roy Haynes) • Israel (Paul Motian) • It’s Only a Paper Moon (Art Blakey) • Seven Steps to Heaven (Tony Williams) • Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (Elvin Jones) • The Surrey with the Fringe on Top (Philly Joe Jones) • Take Five (Joe Morello). 00672426 Drum Transcriptions ���������������������������������������������������������������������� $14.95
by Terry O’Mahoney Motivic Drumset Soloing focuses on the art of drumming, the techniques and philosophies behind it, and the paths leading toward a more fulfilling and musical drumset experience. 06620081 Book/CD Pack ������������������������������� $17.95 (EAN 978-0-634-07296-3) (UPC 0-73999-68236-6)
The Visual Drumset Method
(EAN 978-0-7935-9663-8) (UPC 0-73999-72426-4)
by Matt Adrianson The concept behind The Visual Drumset Method is to use pictures instead of normal music notation to illustrate how to play basic drum beats. Practice along with the individual drum beats on the CD, then move on to the song tracks later on the CD, and play any of the drum beats with these songs. Hand grip, hand and foot positioning, and technique instructions are also included. 06620152 Book/CD Pack ��������������������������������� $9.99
Independence on the Drumset Coordination Studies for Drummers in All Styles by Ricky Sebastian Ricky Sebastian provides drummers with tools to improve coordination for use in all styles of music. Whether it be in rock, jazz, funk, or world music, the exercises within provide a system of practice by which to gain mastery of independence on the drum set. 06620090 Book/CD Pack ������������������������������� $19.95
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Saxophone The Best of John Coltrane Signature Licks This book/CD pack will teach saxophonists 12 of Coltrane’s signature licks, including ones from: Blue Train (Blue Trane) • Bye Bye Blackbird • Giant Steps • Impressions • Moment’s Notice • My Favorite Things • Naima (Niema) • and more. Features in-depth analysis of his solos and compositions. 00695826 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.99 (EAN 978-0-634-07393-9) (UPC 0-73999-95826-3)
Paul Desmond by Eric J. Morones Signature Licks Examine the sophisticated sounds of a jazz sax legend with this instructional book/ CD pack that explores 12 Desmond classics: Alone Together • Any Other Time • Bossa Antigua • East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) • I’ve Got You Under My Skin • Jazzabelle • Look for the Silver Lining • Sacre Blues • Take Five • Take Ten • Time After Time • The Way You Look Tonight. 00695983 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.99 (EAN 978-1-4234-2629-5) (UPC 8-84088-14463-0)
Famous Saxophone Solos from R&B, Pop and Smooth Jazz arr. Jeff Harrington Berklee Press Perform some of the best-known sax solos of all time! Playing these clearly rendered and meticulously detailed transcriptions will give you insight into the styles of sax greats such as Michael Brecker, Kenny G, David Sanborn, Jay Beckenstein, and many others. Berklee professor Jeff Harrington’s introduction offers tips on how to practice and perform. Features solos from 17 songs: Against All Odds • Baby, I Love Your Way • I Heard It Through the Grapevine • Love Is a Wonderful Thing • Morning Dance • Still Crazy After All These Years • Time Passages • Walk on the Wild Side • and more. 50449605 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $14.99
The Lester Young Collection Artist Transcriptions Nicknamed “Pres” by Billie Holiday (short for President of the Tenor Sax), jazz giant Lester Young is considered to be one of the most important and influential saxophonists of all time. This great tribute folio transcribes 30 of his finest standards, together with a bio and discography. Includes: Blue Lester • Cherokee • Doggin’ Around • Honeysuckle Rose • I Can’t Get Started with You • Indiana • Jumpin’ with Symphony Sid • Lester Leaps In • Oh, Lady Be Good! • Sometimes I’m Happy • These Foolish Things • Twelfth Street Rag • You Can Depend on Me • more. 00672524 Tenor Saxophone ��������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-634-06575-0) (UPC 0-73999-72524-7)
(EAN 978-0-87639-112-9) (UPC 8-84088-44476-1)
Marimba Four-Mallet Independence for Marimba Progressive Studies for Two Mallets in Each Hand by Johnny Lee Lane and Samuel A. Floyd, Jr. edited by Richard L. Walker, Jr. In this book, Johnny Lee Lane and Samuel A. Floyd, Jr. take you through a concentrated study of progressively arranged exercises. Through careful study and practice of the book’s valuable musical examples, you will build a solid foundation in the independent manipulation of two mallets in each hand. 06620099 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $9.95 (EAN 978-1-4234-1346-2) (UPC 8-84088-08571-1)
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Trumpet
Vocal Songbooks All About Trumpet A Fun and Simple Guide to Playing Trumpet
by Jonathan Harnum If you wish there were a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your trumpet-playing quest, then you’ve found it – All About Trumpet is for you! Whether you want to learn about reading music, playing in a band, finding the right instrument, or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you finally start playing your favorite songs in many different styles. Includes interesting tidbits on trumpet gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the trumpet. The CD contains song demos and practice exercises. Features hits from the Beatles; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Miles Davis; Tito Puente; Coldplay; J.S. Bach; and more! 00311384 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-1-4234-2242-6) (UPC 8-84088-11557-9)
Etudes for Trumpet Orchestra Etudes and Last Etudes by Vassily Brandt/arr. William Vacchiano This collection consists of two acclaimed series of study material for trumpet: Orchestra Etudes (which takes excerpts from the trumpet parts of wellknown orchestral scores and develops them into study material), and Last Etudes (which consists largely of modulating scales). Both series are for the advanced student and offer invaluable material for the study of phrasing and for warm-up drills. 00120234 ���������������������������������������������������������� $9.99 (EAN 978-0-7935-3618-4) (UPC 0-73999-20234-2)
Vocal Instruction Contemporary Singing Techniques – Women’s Edition An Audio Method with a Reference Text by Bob Rose Tried and proven by known industry professionals, Bob Rose’s method for men and women will show you how to vitally improve your singing performance in all styles of music. These book/CD packs include live singing sessions demonstrating specialized techniques, and warm-up exercises to stretch, align and build your vocal instrument. They are designed to aid you in releasing, directing and controlling your singing, eliminating your problems and replacing them with working solutions. 00740263 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-634-06721-1) (UPC 0-73999-95797-6)
Also available: 00740262 Book/CD Pack – Men’s Edition ����� $19.95
Violin
Cabaret Songs – Volumes 1 and 2 Edward B. Marks Music Company This is a collection of 12 songs primarily for the classical singer to perform in recital with piano accompaniment. The songs are in a medium voice range, and could probably be performed by any voice type (soprano, mezzosoprano, etc.), although mezzo-sopranos will find them most suitable. The music has quite a theatrical flair, although it is in a contemporary classical style. Distinctive repertoire with a twist. Arnold Weinstein’s texts are as pithy as Bolcom’s settings of them. Contents: Over the Piano • Fur (Murray the Furrier) • He Tipped the Waiter • Waitin • Song of Black Max (as told by de Kooning boys) • Amor • Places to Live • Toothbrush Time • Surprise! • The Actor • Oh Close the Curtain • George. 00008273 �������������������������������������������������������� $16.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-2078-7) (UPC 0-73999-08273-9)
Solos from Musicals for Kids compiled by Louise Lerch Another great collection of theatre music for young singers, including: Be Kind to Your Parents • Beauty and the Beast • Born to Entertain • Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep • Gary, Indiana • I Whistle a Happy Tune • Part of Your World • Tomorrow • Where Is Love? 00740079 Book/CD Pack �������������������������������� $19.99 (EAN 978-0-7935-8227-3) (UPC 0-73999-63763-2)
Torch Songs in Sultry Keys – 2nd Edition 45 S tandards in Low Keys for Women Singers Expanded and updated edition with even more great songs – 45 in all! Includes: Angel Eyes • Black Coffee • Crazy • Cry Me a River • I Left My Heart in San Francisco • I’ll Be Seeing You • Losing My Mind • Love, Look Away • Misty • My Man • ‘Round Midnight • Stormy Weather • What’ll I Do? • and more. 00740241 Piano/Vocal ������������������������������������ $19.99 (EAN 978-0-634-06068-7) (UPC 0-73999-08779-6)
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Preparing for Kreutzer by Harvey S. Whistler Rubank Publications This intermediate course of violin study, based on the works of Kayser, Mazas, De Beriot and other masters of the violin repertoire, is published in two volumes and is an introductory course for the famous 42 Etudes or Caprices of Rodolphe Kreutzer. 04472570 ���������������������������������������������������������� $7.95 (EAN 978-1-4234-4489-3) (UPC 0-73999-72570-4)
Fake Book The Swing Era – 1936-1947 A great fake book with 200 songs, including: April in Paris • Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea • Bewitched • Candy • Caravan • Cherokee • Darn That Dream • A Fine Romance • Heart and Soul • I’ll Be Seeing You • I’ll Walk Alone • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm • It’s Only a Paper Moon • Marie • Moonlight in Vermont • My Funny Valentine • The Nearness of You • Pennies from Heaven • Prelude to a Kiss • Sentimental Journey • Stompin’ at the Savoy • Stormy Weather • A String of Pearls • Take the “A” Train • Tuxedo Junction • You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To • more! 00240073 Fake Book ��������������������������������������� $22.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-5658-8) (UPC 0-73999-12456-9)
Your First Fake Book An entry-level fake book! This book features larger-than-most fake book notation with simplified harmonies and melodies – and all songs are in the key of C. An introduction addresses basic instruction in playing from a fake book. Includes over 100 songs, including: Ain’t Misbehavin’ • All the Things You Are • America the Beautiful • Beauty and the Beast • Bewitched • Blueberry Hill • Can’t Help Falling in Love • Don’t Get Around Much Anymore • Edelweiss • Getting to Know You • Heart and Soul • It Only Takes a Moment • Leaving on a Jet Plane • Let It Be • Love Me Tender • Maria • Mood Indigo • Satin Doll • Somewhere Out There • Try to Remember • When the Saints Go Marching In • Young at Heart • and more. 00240112 �������������������������������������������������������� $19.95 (EAN 978-0-7935-8503-8) (UPC 0-73999-43532-0)
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by Andrea Stolpe • Berklee Press Write songs that sell! Hit-songwriter/ educator Andrea Stolpe shares timetested tools of commercial songwriting. Her ten-step process will help you to craft lyrics that communicate heart to heart with your audience. She analyzes hit lyrics from artists such as Faith Hill and John Mayer, and reveals why they are successful and how you can make your own songs successful too. Stolpe advises on how to: streamline and accelerate your writing process; use lyric structures and techniques at the heart of countless hit songs; write even when you’re not inspired; more! 160 pages, 6" x 9" 50449553 �������������������������������� $14.95 (EAN 978-0-87639-087-0) (UPC 8-84088-11421-3)
Featuring Yoron Israel Berklee Press Take a master class with one of today’s best drum set educators. Yoron Israel will help you to enhance your improvisational language and lead you to more musical, concise and dynamic drum set solos and comping. He teaches how to: build solos that grow out of the groove; expand your sound palette; use melody, form & rhythms to inspire creativity; play with intent & confidence; practice using his time-tested exercises; and more. 51 minutes. 50449549 DVD ������������������������� $24.95 (EAN 978-0-87639-083-2) (UPC 8-84088-11022-2)
by Chris Wagoner The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk, bluegrass and country styles on the violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. The accompanying CD includes many tracks for demonstration and play-along. Covers: instrument selection and care; playing positions; theory; slides & slurs; shuffle feel; bowing; drones; playing “backup”; cross-tuning; and much more! 00311415 Book Only ����������������� $5.99
by Johnie Helms This comprehensive manual includes easy-to-follow tablature, diagrams and pictures along with step-by-step instructions on set-up, accessories, and other necessities. You’ll learn all the parts of the pedal steel guitar, chords and scales, and great songs and licks that you can play while learning. The CD includes demonstrations of the songs. 00695857 Book/CD Pack �������� $10.99 (EAN 978-0-634-08412-6) (UPC 0-73999-25143-2)
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00311416 Book/CD Pack ���������� $9.99 (EAN 978-1-4234-2678-3) (UPC 8-84088-14804-1)
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