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Aces: Discovering Guitar's First Heroes

Future Publishing Ltd. | 2015 | English | ISBN: N/A | True PDF | 148 pages | 49 MB
Travel back in time with us to an era when guitarists played from the heart with a sophistication and style that has never been equalled – to a golden era of jazz, blues and country guitar – and learn to play like the pioneers of the fretboard who laid the foundations for a century of rock 'n' roll

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Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire (4th edition)

Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire continues to be the go-to source for piano performers, teachers, and students. Newly updated and expanded with over 250 new composers, this incomparable resource expertly guides readers to solo piano literature. What did a given composer write? What interesting work have I never heard of? How difficult is it? What are its special musical features? How can I reach the publisher? It's all here. Featuring information for more than 2,000 composers, the fourth edition includes enhanced indexes. The new "Hinson" will be an indispensable guide for many years to come.

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Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study By Dariusz Terefenko

Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study is a comprehensive textbook ideal for Jazz Theory courses or as a self-study guide for amateur and professional musicians. Written with the goal of bridging theory and practice, it provides a strong theoretical foundation beginning with music fundamentals through post-tonal theory, while integrating ear training, keyboard skills, and improvisation.

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Teaching Music in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education, 2nd Edition

Successful professional music teachers must not only be knowledgeable in conducting and performing, but also be socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms. This book provides comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher training, and successful teacher characteristics. New topics in the second edition include the impact of Race to the Top, social justice, bullying, alternative schools, the influence of Common Core Standards, and the effects of teacher and school assessments. All topics and material are research-based to provide a foundation and current perspective on each issue.

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