Author : C. A. Grosso

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Hand Drumming Essentials offers a unique perspective on the art of hand drumming, presenting a comprehensive guide for those looking to start and sustain their own drumming group. This book covers a wide range of topics, including an introduction to hand drumming, an overview of various instruments such as congas, bongos, and timbales, as well as intriguing world percussion instruments like agogo, axatse, caxixi, and toke. Additionally, it delves into performance and rehearsal techniques, the evolution of hand drumming skills, and provides original compositions for performance, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced drummers alike.

Author : C. A. Grosso

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Hand Drumming Ensembles serves as a complementary resource to the method book Hand Drumming Essentials: The Instruments, Techniques and Compositions for Ensemble Performance. This additional volume features 12 complete performance scores specifically designed for hand drumming ensembles. The compositions, known as Rhythm Chants, cater to a range of skill levels, making them accessible to young musicians and students without prior musical experience. Furthermore, these Rhythm Chants can also be explored and performed by more advanced musicians, enhancing their versatility in ensemble settings.

Author : James Bastien

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Author : James Bastien

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Author : James Bastien

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Author : Chris Lobdell

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Alfred's Ultimate Piano Play-Along series provides everything you need to perform beloved songs from rock 'n roll, film, Broadway, and beyond. Each book features Easy Piano arrangements, complete lyrics, and an accompanying CD. The selections include two tracks: a performance track that showcases the intended sound of the piece with remarkable clarity, and an accompaniment track that removes the keyboard, allowing you to shine against a professional orchestral backdrop. This series not only enhances sight-reading, rhythm, and style but also promises hours of enjoyable karaoke entertainment. Notable titles include "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, "Listen to the Music" by The Doobie Brothers, "Desperado" by the Eagles, "Moondance" by Van Morrison, "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart, "Old Time Rock & Roll" by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" by B. J. Thomas, and "Stayin' Alive" by The Bee Gees.

Author : Chris Lobdell

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Alfred's Ultimate Piano Play-Along series provides everything necessary to perform beloved songs from rock 'n roll, film, Broadway, and beyond. Each volume features Easy Piano arrangements, complete lyrics, and an accompanying CD. The CD includes two tracks for each song: a performance track that showcases the intended sound of the piece, and an accompaniment track that removes the keyboard, allowing you to play along with a professional orchestral backdrop. This series not only enhances sight-reading, rhythm, and style but also promises hours of enjoyable karaoke entertainment. Notable titles include "As Time Goes By," "Fame," "Theme from New York, New York," "Over the Rainbow," "The Rose," "Singin' in the Rain," "Someone to Watch Over Me," and "The Wind Beneath My Wings."

Author : Gail Lew, Chris Lobdell

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Music for every performer within us unites blockbuster hits from popular culture, jazz, and cinema. Each selection has been meticulously curated for its wide-ranging appeal to performers, students, and audiences alike. All pieces are expertly arranged for piano by Larry Minsky, Tom Roed, Gail Lew, and Eugenie Rocherolle, employing effective chord substitutions to create a "big" professional sound. Titles include: Over the Rainbow * Hedwig's Theme * Fawkes the Phoenix * Talk to the Animals * The James Bond Theme * Star Wars (Main Theme) * The Polar Express * Gollum's Song * Double Trouble * And All That Jazz.