Jazz Piano Solos Volume 15 Bossa Nova PDF. Solo arrangements with chord names of 20 swinging Latin standards. Most of the books in this Jazz Piano Solo series are quite good and Bossa Nova is one of the stonger ones. Good selection of well known classics mixed with some more obscure gems. Arrangements are strong yet still quite playable by intermediate/early advanced players. Most arrangements even have a modest solo added in for a bonus. Great arrangements! Not for beginners, but not impossibly hard either. Songs include: Agua De Beber (Water To Drink) Aguas De Marco (Waters Of March)...

Ray Brown Bass Method PDF: Essential Scales, Patterns, and Exercises. Legendary jazz bassist Ray Brown reveals his lessons and teaching philosophy in this in-depth book. Ray Brown presents his foundation for playing in this book. It is a study on finger positions, scales, and chords. It is an Etude book with an edge. Most exercises are presented in an easy to understand manner, that should help any Jazz Bass player ” be mo, like Ray!” This isn’t really a method book; the subtitle, “Essential Scales, Patterns and Exercises” describes it better. As an adjunct to other study material it’s...

Adrian Ingram The Guitar Style of Wes Montgomery. Adrian Ingram’s detailed examination of Wes Montgomery’s unique style is a tour-de-force in the art of jazz guitar. Besides covering the more overt aspects of Montgomery’s style, such as thumb and octave techniques, important yet seldom discussed substitutional devices and soloing conceptions are also examined in detail. Rare film footage of Wes, together with Adrian’s performances of classic Montgomery tunes, like 4 on 6 and West Coast Blues, further illustrate the ideas covered in this important video lesson. Everyone with an interest in jazz guitar will find something of value here....

Desi Serna Guitar Chord Progressions & Playing By Numbers DVD download. This video program is intended for intermediate to advanced level guitar players who are already comfortable using standard open and barre chords to play songs. Do you think you could pick up on new songs quicker if you knew how music was typically put together? Would you retain more of what you learn if you could group songs by similarity? Could you play by ear better if you knew where to look? How would your own compositions and improvisations be affected by your knowledge of keys and chord...

Total Modal thoroughly examines the theory, harmony and application of 19 essential modes and scales for composition and improvisation. This intensive study program will provide a comprehensive framework for composing melodies and hooks, improvising over any set of changes, superimposing scales, creating progressions and constructing chords for any musical application. In short, Total Modal is the definitive scale and mode application resource. The 19 scales and modes covered are: Ionian, Dorian, Dorian b2, Phrygian, Lydian, Lydian #5, Lydian b7, Mixolydian, Mixolydian b6, Mixolydian b2 b6, Aeolian, Locrian, Locrian natural 2, Jazz Minor, Harmonic Minor, Altered, Diminished, Symmetrical Diminished and...

Victor Wooten Groove Workshop. Master Bassist Victor Wooten lays out his philosophy of teaching and learning music in Groove Workshop, a brilliant master class captured on DVD. While traditional music education focuses on technique and ‘playing the right notes’, Victor delves deeper and emphasizes many subtle and rarely taught aspects of music making, giving the viewer an incredible insight into his musical concepts. Working with a master class of six Bassists, each with Bass in hand, Victor – along with expert Bassist and instructor Anthony Wellington – explores the following intriguing concepts: Notes: is it possible for wrong notes...

Bob Brozman Traditional Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Get the real Hawaiian steel guitar sound! This lesson for guitarists, Dobro, lap steel and pedal steel players covers bar techniques, hand positions, scale patterns, Hawaiian tunings, vibrato, harmonic “chimes” and more. Bob stresses the importance of using palm harmonics and explains some incredible secrets for getting sounds up and down the neck. You’ll learn to play four Hawaiian classics Mai Kai No Kauai; Maui Chimes; Moana Chimes; Uhe, Uhene and grasp how this music has profoundly influenced today’s bluegrass, country, Western swing, jazz and Tex-Mex styles. If you are trying to learn...

Klaus Dapper Das Saxophonbuch PDF. Klaus Dapper gives 35 lessons of saxophone. There are classical music, jazz, rock, pop lessons. 35 Lektionen mit sanft ansteigendem Schwierigkeitsgrad mit Übungen aus Klassik, Jazz, Pop und Rock. Umfassende Informationen zu Ansatz, Atmung, Fingerhaltung, Tonbildung, Instrumentenpflege und Übetechnik. Soweit ich den Überblick habe, das beste Buch für Einsteiger, da sehr komplex. Es gibt außer den gut aufgebauten Übungen auch allerhand Ratschläge. Wenn es auch am Anfang sehr schnell geht und sich die ersten Töne für den Saxophonanfänger etwas rasant steigern, so ist es mit Ausdauer und Geduld doch möglich, mit diesem Buch (auch...

Lionel Duperron Drum Rudiment System Intermediate DVD 3-4. The intermediate section is designed to take everything a step further. It is jam packed with more tips and tricks, and all-new new applications! You’ll learn about “the motions” and how they are to be incorporated into the rudiments to improve your overall speed and control. You’ll also get some more information about stick grips, and some unique exercises to improve your accents and flam strokes. This invaluable information is what sets Lionel apart from other drummers, and he freely passes on all of his secrets in these revealing lessons. When...

Danny Gatton Telemaster. Classic Hot Licks titles on DVD! For the first time Hot Licks classic video titles are available on DVD, making it even easier to learn with the world’s top players…right in your own home! These new transfers make them look better than ever while DVD technology makes navigating each lesson even easier! With a new introduction by Jeff Golub who began his career as guitarist for rocker Billy Squier. He has recorded numerous solo CDs and is a highly-valued session player and sideman, having worked with such artists as Peter Wolf, John Waite, Tina Turner, Vanessa...