George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (Original)
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.
Three Preludes – A Mythical Triptych for Piano Solo
Greek mythology is the inspiration for this mythical triptych composed for piano solo by the masterful artist and pedagogue Christos Tsitsaros. Growing up in Cyprus, the composer was surrounded by his ancestors’ cultural and intellectual heritage, and has skillfully created each prelude to represent a different ancient mystery. Pieces include: Prelude 1 (Water Nymphs) * Prelude 2 (Dance Mystique) * Prelude 3 (Dionysian Rites).
Folk Pop Rock
The Ukulele Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily, with incredible backing tracks to help you sound like a bona fide pro! Just follow the written music, listen to the CD to hear how the ukulele should sound, and then play along with the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch! Each Ukulele Play-Along pack features eight quintessential songs. Songs include: Annie’s Song * At Seventeen * A Horse with No Name * I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song * Longer * Nights in White Satin * Suzanne * 26 Miles (Santa Catalina).
Concert and Contest Collection for Bb Clarinet – Solo Book with Online Media
This top-rated collection of solo literature from the celebrated Rubank catalog is known by teachers and students everywhere. Each edition offers a superb variety of solos customized for that instrument. Most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection. In addition to the solo book, this item includes online access to: * Full-performance and accompaniment-only audio tracks * PDF piano accompaniment – download and print only what you need * PLAYBACK+ A multi-function audio player that allows you to adjust tempo without changing pitch, change keys, and create practice loops – available exclusively from Hal Leonard. Online audio/media is accessed at
Country Guitar
A first of its kind, the At a Glance series pairs an instructional DVD lesson taught by a professional guitarist with a supplemental book for a comprehensive learning experience at an amazingly affordable price! Each book/DVD features several lessons pertaining to one topic, and the DVD lessons feature on-screen music. The lessons are loaded with valuable tips and information, and song examples help to demonstrate the concepts in action. Country Guitar – At a Glance features four lessons, including: Country Rhythm Guitar, Country Lead Guitar, Chicken Pickin, and Pedal Steel Licks. Includes 17 songs: Bullish Boogie * Folsom Prison Blues * Hey, Good Lookin’ * Mountain Music * Please, Please Baby * Sixteen Tons * Wildwood Flower * and more.
First 15 Lessons – Bass Guitar – A Beginner’s Guide, Featuring Step-By-Step L…
The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you’ll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading with tab while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online tuner and metronome! The bass guitar book features lessons on: bass fundamentals, music reading, tuning, the 1-5 pattern, arpeggios, grooves, position shifts, scales, syncopation, chromatics, swing/shuffle feel, and blues, funk and rock styles. Includes full bass lines in tab from five real songs: Get Ready (The Temptations) * I Shot the Sheriff (Bob Marley and The Wailers) * Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes) * Smooth (Santana) * Super Freak (Rick James).
Reggae Bass
The complete guide to reggae and Jamaican bass styles, covering early ska, rock steady, roots reggae, dub, modern ska, dance hall, and more. The book includes performance tips and lessons, authentic grooves and riddims, standard notation and tab, and more. The audio is accessed online and features 47 full-demo tracks.
Hal Leonard Bass Guitar Tab Method – Book 2
This innovative method for electric bass guitar picks up where Book One leaves off. Learn notes up the fretboard with riffs like « Sunshine of Your Love » and « Sweet Emotion, » scales with songs by Ozzy Osbourne and R.E.M., beginning slap technique with songs like « Panic Station » and « Higher Ground, » and much more. The method’s unique, well-paced, and logical teaching sequence will get students playing more easily than ever before, and music from popular artists like the Beatles, Green Day, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will keep them playing and having fun. The accompanying online audio features demos of all 69 riffs and songs in the book.
’70s Funk and Disco Bass – 101 Groovin’ Bass Patterns
The low, throbbing beat of great bassists like James Jamerson, Anthony Jackson, Larry Graham, Bootsy Collins, Louis Johnson and Verdine White drove the world to the dance floor during the disco era. In this comprehensive Bass Builders book, renowned bassist Josquin des Pres provides 101 authentic funk and disco bass patterns to help players practice getting their groove. Includes standard notation and tab, and recordings of 99 full-demo tracks. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.