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These solos, with piano accompaniment, can be used by individual players as well as for performance by groups. They have proven effective for recruiting string players in the public schools, and for string classes, solo contests and string festivals. Each piece has a distinct value, either for development of certain rhythms, for the development of the left hand and bow arm, and for development of style and musicianship. For more advanced players, these pieces may include shifting into the third position. The third position fingerings may be added by the student or the teacher. Published for violin, viola, cello, string bass, and piano accompaniment.

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A demanding work for advanced bass players.

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This revised edition marks over three decades in publication as "the standard" in bass method books. Through the years since this book was first published, Rufus felt that a major revision was needed. The fundamental material has been kept intact because classic concepts do not change. This new edition includes more transcriptions from his recorded solos, original duets, new etudes and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. "The Evolving Bassist" is designed to take you through the process of helping you become the consummate bass player!

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This set of 11 originals in a variety of jazz styles vary in grade levels from Easy to Advanced. Composed by Lynn Seaton, Assistant Professor in the Jazz Studies Division of the College of Music at the University of North Texas, this book is perfect for study, auditions or performances. These solos work equally well for acoustic or electric bass.

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The energy core of any jazz ensemble or combo is the rhythm section! It radiates the groove, time and essence of the music. This outstanding and comprehensive series includes introductions, explanations and instructions on the essential elements of performance, such as style, performance tips, and genres required for the solid understanding of what is required of a successful member of this vital part of the jazz group. There is also a play-along piece at the end of each chapter for reinforcement and further development of appropriate skills. The seven genres covered in this excellent method for your rhythm section are: swing, bossa nova, rock, shuffle, samba, funk, and ballad. Additional topics include: volume -- or knowing when not to play; how to keep time as a rhythm section; and effective comping. Each student book includes reproducible pages and a compact disc. The optional DVD is included with the director's book and is also available separately. The CD offers examples of jazz grooves, complex rhythms, and accompaniment tracks for the play-along pieces. Demonstrations of the examples are effectively presented by a driving rhythm section on the DVD. The complete kit includes: the Training Kit plus Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano and Supplemental Books with CDs. Each book is authored by a professional musician and teacher in the respective performance area. The entire jazz ensemble will reap huge rewards when the rhythm section plays as a cohesive unit and comprehends the elements of the chart being performed! Very highly recommended!

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These books make learning more fun! Designed for either individual or class instruction, they are a wonderful supplement to any method, giving students a chance to play melodies while they learn reading and technique. The books are graduated in difficulty from very easy in Book 1 to medium in Book 5, with over 20 songs in each book. Top-notch, time-proven lesson material! Here are a few of the song titles in Book 1: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; Holiday Songs; Long, Long Ago; Surprise Symphony Theme; Achievement March.

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Contents: Bourre (Bach); Grave (Abaco); Concerto (Vivaldi); Prelude and Allegro (d'Andrieu); Sonata in C Minor (Handel); Sonatina and Minuet (Beethoven); Elegy and Andante (Bottesini); Aria from Rigoletto (Verdi); Adagio (Geissel); Vocalise (Rachmaninoff); Romance (Prokofiev); Introduction and Tarentelle (Franchi); Serenade (Beveridge); Chaconne (Russell).

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Contents are: Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) (Japanese Folk Song); French Folk Song (Folk Song); May Time (W.A. Mozart); Rigadoon (H. Purcell); Minuet No. 1 (J.S. Bach); Etude (S. Suzuki); The Happy Farmer (R. Schumann); Moon Over the Ruined Castle (R. Taki); Theme from the Mahler Symphony No. 1 (G. Mahler); Goblin's Dance (W.K. Lyons); Shortnin' Bread (Folk Song); English Folk Song (Folk Song); Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly); March in G (J.S. Bach)

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These four-movement sonatas (slow-fast-slow-fast) are alive and inspired in their harmonies and melodic inventions. Although challenging, the patterns and figurations lie well under the hand, and the carefully realized keyboard part is presented in clear, modern notation.