In Session with Charlie Parker alto Saxophone PDF. Alto Saxophone edition. Now you can become the featured session saxophonist on six classic Charlie Parker tracks, transcribed and arranged exclusively by saxophonists for saxophonists! The book contains note-for-note topline transcriptions; chord symbols; a breakdown and analysis of each solo, containing essential hints and tips; biographical notes on the artist and a discography. The CD contains both complete performances of each piece as well as s slowed-down version to practise with. The CD contains four tracks for each of the six compositions : 1. Fast tempo with saxophone. 2. Fast tempo...

Jean Marc Belkadi A Modern Approach To Jazz, Rock, And Fusion Guitar PDF. This book is not for beginners and geared toward advanced players who have a good technique and already grasped a solid understanding of the jazz music theory. Minimal explanations are given within the examples, though the musical ideas are not difficult to figure out if the player is equipped with a sound jazz theory background. There are totally 30 great modern sounding licks to learn and extrapolate, in the categories of: Major scale and chromaticism (applied in different harmonic situations). Triads (superimposition over chords, some with...

Steve Khan Contemporary Chord Khancepts PDF. Contemporary Chord Khancepts presents information for guitarists of all styles-from Rock, Latin, and Funk to Country, Jazz, and Alternative. Steve shares his approach to chord construction, an area he has become known for on guitar. In this book, he has taken a complex subject and broken it down into simple building blocks and small study units. You will learn to extend your sense of harmony by the superimposition of chord forms which are familiar, as well as a world of new ones. Your ability to express yourself and create textures and musical moods...

Giovanni Hidalgo, Horacio Hernandez – Traveling Through Time DVD download free. This DVD features two of the music world’s most innovative Latin percussionists – Giovanni Hidalgo and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez – performing music from their debut CD Traveling Through Time. Prepare to experience some of the most incredible footage of drumset and congas ever filmed. Interspersed within stunning performances are educational segments where the two masters explain how they conceived each duet, how they approach their individual parts, and how they approach their improvisations within each piece, giving you never-before-seen insight into both their technical and musical applications....

The Art of Ragtime Guitar PDF. This is a guide to one of the most challenging of today’s fingerpicking guitar styles, featuring the sounds & syncopations of ragtime – the music that became jazz. There is an array of information, music, photos, plus a two sided 33 1/3 record of all of the music. An excellent finger-style, solo guitar intro, long out of print, but may be better known than you’d expect. The music is really easy to play, but still sounds spectacular with rhythm, base, harmony, and melody parts on a single guitar. Part of one of these...

Master Anthology Of Fingerstyle Guitar Solos Volume 3 PDF. The 3rd book in the series Master Anthology Of Fingerstyle Guitar Solos. Written in standard notation and tablature for the intermediate to advanced guitarist. This is a book plus disk set, with a lot of great music to listen. These are not silly little drills, but production quality from world class artists.  It is not easy stuff, and it takes a lot of work to master it. Highly worth the effort. There is the 3rd book of Guitar Solos series, previous two books: Master Anthology of Fingerstyle Guitar Solos Vol...

John Patitucci Electric Bass Complete DVD download free. This new DVD combines both the Electric Bass and Electric Bass 2 videos in DVD format. Electric Bass is a complete guide to grooving with a drummer in 15 styles, including funk, samba, reggae, jazz, shuffle, baiao, Latin, and rock. John provides examples in each style and discusses major influences and variations. Includes an extensive discussion/ demonstration of technique (on the four-string bass). In Electric Bass 2, John offers insight into soloing by stressing the importance of ear-training. He takes some of the mystery out of the six-string bass by showing...

Frank Gambale Chopbuilder DVD download free. Frank Gambale is one of the best teachers of guitar on video today. His approach is based on practicing scales and picking technique all over the fingerboard. This video takes you on a 75 minute workout starting with basic alternate picking, through sweep picking and chord patterns. “Chopbuilders” workout video does exactly what the title implies. The booklet shows you each exercise in both notation and tab. Each exercise builds and readies your fingers for the next one. It also helps that you play along with Gambale accompanied by a drums and keyboard...

Marcus Miller Legend Player PDF. Marcus Miller is an American jazz composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a bass guitarist. Throughout his career, Miller worked with trumpeter Miles Davis, pianist Herbie Hancock, singer Luther Vandross, and saxophonist David Sanborn, as well as maintaining a successful solo career. Miller is classically trained as a clarinetist and also plays keyboards, saxophone and guitar. There are 15 transcriptions of songs Marcus Miller, published in Japan. Songs include: Rio Funk Could It Be You Hideaway Straight To The Heart Run For Cover Shake Dance Maputo Benny Crossfire Panther Steveland Rampage The Sun...

Ed Friedland Slap Bass The Ultimate Guide. Instruction on how to play funk bass. Includes Snapping, Popping, Left Hand Integration, Dead Notes and other techniques. Dedicated Grooves are provided for each technique. Slow Demos and tips on creating your own grooves are also included. This is a great introduction to the Slap bass. Ed Friedland breaks the whole Slap technique into easy step by step parts. Building upon each as you progress. There are easy exercises and some ‘grooves’ to play, which makes it much more interesting. The Dvd also contains some advanced tricks for the Slapper who may...