Music Sales February Review 2015

februaryreviewfrom The Music Sales Group

a look back at all the new titles from february

also inside...

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big film hitsPage 4

into the woodsPage 4

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sing!Page 8

2015

The

Wizard Of

Oz

Now Available For

Ukulele, PVG &

Easy Piano

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artist folios

Lennon Legend: The Very Best Of John Lennon

Matching folio to the John Lennon compilation album with 20 of his best songs, arranged for easy piano with guitar chords and lyrics. Includes: ‘Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)’, ‘Give Peace a Chance’, ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’, ‘Imagine’, ‘Instant Karma’, ‘Mind Games’, ‘Mother’, ‘Nobody Told Me’, and more.

Book Only 80pp HL001386829781495003820

Pink Floyd: Acoustic Guitar Collection Guitar Recorded Versions

Note-for-note transcriptions for 16 songs from the legendary rockers: ‘Comfortably Numb’, ‘Cymbaline’, ‘Dogs’, ‘Fearless’, ‘Goodbye Blue Sky’, ‘Green Is the Colour’, ‘Hey You’, ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’, ‘Mother’, ‘Wish You Were Here’ and more.

Book Only 160pp HL001219339781480353848

Glee Guitar Play-Along Volume 154

The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks.

Book/CD 56pp HL007030189781458422446

Ben Howard: I Forget Where We Were

This artist-approved songbook to Ben Howard’s chart-topping album includes all songs that appear on the album, plus an exclusive bonus track, ‘Am I In Your Light’, all arranged for piano, voice and guitar.

Book Only 05715390099780571539000

Taylor Swift: 1989

1989 is the fifth album from the unstoppable pop force that is Taylor Swift, released in October 2014. This is the first album that she has officially declared as full-on pop, and the catchy hooks, fun lyrics and danceable rhythms make this a fantastic sheet music song book to play from. This 1989 sheet music is arranged for piano, vocal and guitar.

Book Only 88pp AM10104279781783059034

Elvis Presley: Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite

Matching folio to the classic 1973 concert album from the King featuring a variety of originals and covers, including: ‘A Big Hunk O’ Love’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Burning Love’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, ‘C.C. Rider’, ‘Fever’, ‘The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)’, ‘Hound Dog’ and more.

Book Only 96pp HL001382729781495002526

The Very Best Hits Of Dolly Parton

The Very Best Hits Of Dolly Parton is a collection of the greatest Dolly Parton sheet music for everyone from the die-hard Parton fans to the country-mad music-lovers as well as the general musicians who have a sincere respect for undeniably fantastic songwriting. 15 of her finest songs are included here, arranged for piano, vocal and guitar, so you can inject the sound of classic Nashville into your own home exactly as these songs were written by the original queen of country. Songs include ‘Nine To Five’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘Islands In The Stream’, ‘Jolene’, ‘My Tennessee Mountain Home’ and many more.

Book Only 96pp AM10102959781783058808

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Bach Cello Suites For Electric Bass

All six of J.S. Bach’s essential suites for unaccompanied cello are arranged here for bass guitar in standard notation and tablature. Includes: ‘Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007’, ‘Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008’, ‘Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009’, ‘Suite No. 4 in Eb Major, BWV 1010’, ‘Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011’ and ‘Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012.’

Book Only 104pp HL001232949781480361867

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Easiest 5-Finger Piano Collection: Huge Chart Hits

Featuring 15 popular chart hits of today, this collection puts some brilliant hits right at your (five) finger tips. Perfect for beginners or as sight-reading practice, this songbook will get you playing some of the biggest chart tunes straight away, and with ease. Includes songs from George Ezra, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and many more.

Book Only 32pp AM10104719781783059416

Really Easy Piano: One Direction Volume 2

With 21 more fantastic One Direction songs arranged for easy piano, volume 2 takes songs from their massive third and fourth albums, Midnight Memories and Four, respectively. With song notes and useful performance hints, this book is the best way to learn some of 1D’s best songs.

Book Only 56pp AM10104829781783059423

Really Easy Piano: Ultimate Chart Hits

Featuring 17 of the biggest hits from the current charts, Ultimate Chart Hits is a contemporary-focused addition to the series, helping beginners to play their favourite pop chart tunes. Songs include ‘All Of Me’ (John Legend), ‘Rude’ (Magic!), ‘Stay With Me’ (Sam Smith) and more.

Book Only 48pp AM10105159781783059454

Happy Birthday To You And Other Great SongsE-Z Play Today

20 of the most often-sung songs of the modern era are featured in this collection, including: ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, ‘Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)’, ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, ‘Fly like an Eagle’, ‘Happy Birthday to You’, ‘If I Only Had a Brain’, and more.

Book Only 78pp HL001407249781495007927

Popular Songs For Piano Solo

14 stylish arrangements of some of today’s biggest hits by Emmy Award-winning pianist/composer Earl Rose. Songs include: ‘Empire State of Mind’, ‘Exit Music (for a Film)’, ‘Happy’, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’, ‘Just Give Me a Reason’, ‘My Valentine’, ‘Radioactive’, ‘Skyfall’, ‘Someone Like You’, ‘When I Was Your Man’ and more.

Book/Download Card 62pp HL00123672 9781480364684

Gospel Jazz Piano Solos Volume 33

A unique collection of jazzy Piano solo arrangements of 20 beloved gospel favourites, including: ‘Amazing Grace’, ‘Do Lord’, ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’, ‘How Great Thou Art’, ‘I’ll Fly Away’, ‘Just a Closer Walk with Thee’, ‘The Old Rugged Cross’, ‘Shall We Gather at the River?’ and more. Includes chord symbols.

Book Only 96pp HL001270799781480387799

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Piano Playbooks

Chosen to reflect a variety of moods this piano series has been produced to the highest standards and comes in a handy format that combines convenience with durability. The spiral binding ensures that the Piano Playbook sits flat on a piano or other music stand, while the crisp engraving is a pleasure to read. Here we introduce four new books to the series.

Classical Favorites

Includes ‘Sarabande’ (Malcolm Arnold), ‘Prelude from L’Arlésienne’ (Bizet), ‘Sicilienne, Op.78’ (Fauré) and ‘1812 Overture’ (Tchaikovsky).

Book Only 192pp AM10067429781783051366

Jazz Standards

Includes ‘All The Things You Are’, ‘April In Paris’, ‘Blue In Green’, ‘Lush Life’, ‘My Favorite Things’, ‘Peri’s Scope’, ‘So What’ and ‘The Way You Look Tonight’.

Book Only 192pp AM10067539781783051373

Cocktail Piano

Includes ‘Alfie’, ‘Arabesque No.1’, ‘Divenire’, ‘Gnossienne No.1’, ‘How My Heart Sings’, ‘Midnight Sun’, ‘Moonglow’ and ‘Rhapsody In Blue’.

Book Only 192pp AM10067649781783051380

Musical Showstoppers

Includes ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’, ‘Electricity’, ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ and ‘The Music Of The Night’.

Book Only 192pp AM10067319781783051359

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Singalong: 10 Big Film Hits

Step into the cinematic spotlight and singalong with this book, including some of the biggest contemporary film songs. The book features arrangements for piano, voice and guitar in standard notation with full lyrics, while the included download card offers specially recorded backing tracks to accompany you as you take the stage.

Book/Download Card 80pp AM1010614 9781783059782

SambaThe Original Soundtrack

Samba is a French comedy-drama film directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache. Featuring 12 songs from the soundtrack of this critically-acclaimed film, including five pieces by Ludovico Einaudi, arranged for piano, voice and guitar.

Book Only 80pp AM10104059781783058990

Into The WoodsVocal Selections From The Disney Movie

Debuting on Christmas Day 2014, Sondheim ‘s Into The Woods is now being introduced to a new generation of fans in this Disney movie adaptation of the Broadway musical. This songbook features 14 songs from the soundtrack for voice with piano accompaniment plus 8 pages of colour artwork from the film.

Book Only 104pp HL001423419781495011603

The Joy Of Ravel

This collection of sheet music by the great French composer Maurice Ravel features 19 of his greatest pieces, all newly-arranged especially for this volume. The subtle melodies and achingly beautiful harmonies of these lush Impressionist pieces truly do illustrate the sheer Joy Of Ravel.

Book Only 96pp AM10102079781783058662

J. S. Bach: First Lessons In Bach 28 Pieces Schirmer Performance Edition

This new edition combines the contents of both books of the timeless Bach/Carroll collection (Schirmer’s Library of Musical Classics). Editor Dr. Tsistaros is on the Piano faculty of the University of Illinois.

Book Only 64pp HL002970909781495007316

Contemporary Disney Duets (Intermediate to Advanced Level)

8 Disney piano duets to play and perform with a friend.Includes: ‘Almost There, He’s a Pirate, I See the Light, Let It Go, Married Life, That’s How You Know, Touch the Sky and We Belong Together.

Book Only 64pp HL001282599781480391956

The Best Pop/Rock Songs Ever

A chunky book of 50 classic songs for piano, vocal and guitar, with guitar boxes and chords. Songs include ‘Clocks’, ‘Beat It’, ‘When Doves Cry’, ‘Time After Time’, ‘Hotel California’, ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’, ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’ and more.

Book Only 302pp HL001382799781495002588

Popular Piano Solos 2nd Edition – Level 4Hal Leonard Student Piano Library

Carefully graded arrangements of pop favorites that students can play while at the early intermediate level. This volume includes ‘Bella’s Lullaby’, ‘Cruella De Vil’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and more.

Book Only 26pp HL001262029781480385429

The Wizard Of Oz

The 1939 film of The Wizard Of Oz contains many memorable songs. ‘Over The Rainbow’ needs no introduction, but the rest of Hapburg & Arlen’s songs for the film are just as evocative, instantly conjuring Dorothy’s legendary journey from Kansas to Oz and back. A pleasure to perform, these songs sound as fresh today as they did when audiences first thrilled to hearing them in the cinema. Collected here are the film’s songs, newly arranged and available for either piano, voice and guitar or easy piano. Songs include ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead’, ‘If I Only Had A Brain’, ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road/You’re Off To See The Wizard’, ‘The Merry Old Land Of Oz’ and more.

PVGBook Only 48pp AM10102739781783058778

Easy PianoBook Only 40pp AM10102849781783058785

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Charles Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises

With this newly-edited, complete edition of the essential book of practice exercises, The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises is intended to help pianists acquire essential technical and practical skills.

Book/Download Card 128pp CH82995 9781783058105

Johannes Brahms: Klavierkonzert Number 2 B Dur Op.83 - Klavierauszug

This Piano reduction of this anything-but-little symphonic concerto presents the solo part as it appears in the respective, recently published volume of the Brahms Complete Edition (HN 6020).

Book Only 114pp HN12319790201812311

Fully revised and updated, this brand new edition of Book One of the renowned John Thompson’s Adult Piano Course is intended for the adult beginner who is learning the basics of piano playing. The book and download card will give you a quick and thorough grasp on the fundamentals of playing the piano.

Book/Download Card 80pp WMR1015749781783057511

Teachers’ Choice Piano Repertory 2015-2016

Meticulously fingered and edited, the Teachers’ Choice 2015 & 2016 series offers teaching points and performance directions that help to develop technical assurance and stylistic awareness in students. All works in Teachers’ Choice are beautifully scored for comfort of reading.

Grades 1-3Book Only WMP22159789810903688



Grade 8Book Only WMP22189789810924119

Kevin Volans: Pint-Sized Piano Pieces

Pint-Sized Piano Pieces is the first in a series of three books featuring enjoyably challenging piano miniatures from South African pianist and composer Kevin Volans for pianists “of all ages and sizes” to enjoy.

Book Only 20pp CH818739781783057061

Kevin Volans: Pieces For Precocious Pianists

In his second book of piano miniatures Kevin Volans presents progressively more challenging pieces for intermediate players while still retaining the fun and excitement of his earlier Pint-Sized Piano Pieces.

Book Only 32pp CH81884 9781783057078

Kevin Volans: Progressively Prickly Piano Pieces

The third in of his diverting series of piano miniatures, Kevin Volans presents more progressively ingenious and witty practice pieces designed to be both fun and educational.

Book Only 28pp CH818959781783057085

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Radiohead 10 Great Songs Jazz Play-Along Volume 171

For use with all B-flat, E-flat, Bass Clef and C instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. Songs include ‘Creep’, ‘High and Dry’, ‘My Iron Lung’ and more.

Book/CD 80pp HL001093059781476867953

Hal Leonard Irish Bouzouki Method

This method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Irish Bouzouki. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner’s guide focuses on teaching the basics of the instrument as well as accompaniment techniques for a variety of Irish song forms.

Book/Online Audio 48pp HL00696348 9781423479635

U2 Drum Play-Along Volume 34

Play your favourite songs quickly and easily with this series. This volume features 8 hits by U2 including ‘Beautiful Day’, ‘Desire’, ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For‘, ‘Mysterious Ways’, ‘New Year’s Day’, ‘Pride (In The Name Of Love)’, ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’, ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’.

Book/CD 44pp HL001244709781480368989

C.Ph.E. Bach: Flute Concerto In D Minor

C. Ph. E Bach’s ‘Flute Concerto In D Minor’, piano reduction with catalogue. Includes a preface in English, German and French.

Book Only HN12079790201812076

101 Hits For Ukulele (The Red Book)

This title represents unbelievable value for money, featuring 101 timeless tunes with melody line, chord symbols, ukulele chord diagrams and lyrics. Songs include ‘Happy’ (Pharrell Williams), ‘Royals’ (Lorde), ‘Help!’ (The Beatles), ‘Unchained Melody’ (The Righteous Brothers) and more.

Book Only 208pp AM10080629781783058693

John Lennon For Ukulele

A great collection of 20 Lennon favorites arranged specifically for ukulele, including: ‘Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)’, ‘Give Peace a Chance’, ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ and ‘Jealous Guy’.

Book Only 56pp HL001393879781495006845

The Wizard Of Oz

If you’ve ever wanted to learn ‘Over The Rainbow’ note for note, or play an inspired take on the ensemble song ‘We’re Off To See The Wizard’, look no further than this Wizard Of Oz sheet music song book, arranged for ukulele.

Book Only 40pp AM10100759781783058433

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Big Film Hits

With the Guest Spot: Big Film Hits song book you can step into the spotlight and play along with top-line arrangements for ten of the best contemporary film hits. Songs include ‘Do You Want To Build A Snowman?’, ‘Happy’, ‘I See Fire’ and more.

Book/Download Card 32pp

Alto Saxophone AM1010218 9781783058723

ClarinetAM1010229 9781783058730

FluteAM1010240 9781783058747

Violin AM1010251 9781783058754

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rockschoolPopular Music Theory Workbooks

These workbooks are the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the exam! Use your workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook to ensure success in your exams! This series is also ideal for Music Technology, GCSE and Further Education students.

DebutBook Only 60pp RSK0115039781908920690

Grade 1Book Only 56pp RSK0115049781908920706








Popular Music Theory Guidebooks

These books are an introduction to music theory for students taking Rockschool’s new theory exams. Use it along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Workbooks to ensure success in your exams. Rock and pop music is analysed in depth, making this essential reading for students of all rock and pop styles. This series is also ideal for Music Technology, GCSE and Further Education students.

Features

• How music is constructed and written on the stave• The most common scales in rock and pop• Rhythm notation and time signatures• Directions, dynamics and articulations• Harmony theory and common chord progressions• Specialist notation and techniques for all rock band instruments• The role of the instruments in different styles of music• How to read and analyse a musical score

and much more.

Grades Debut – 5Book Only 108pp RSK0115019781908920676

Grades 6 – 8Book Only 104pp RSK0115029781908920683

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The Novello Primary Chorals: Easy Hits

A collection of seven easy hit songs that children will absolutely love to sing. With simple vocal arrangements and easy Piano accompaniment, these top pop hits are guaranteed to get children enjoying singing.Includes ‘ Halo’, ‘Happy’, ‘Ho Hey’, ‘Price Tag’, ‘Roar’, ‘Shake It Off’ and ‘What Makes You Beautiful’.

Book/Download Card 64pp NOV165099 9781783058600

The Novello Primary Chorals: Easy Soul

The Novello Primary Chorals series presents Easy Soul, containing six of the greatest soul songs that children will love to sing. Songs include ‘ Feeling Good’, ‘I Got You (I Feel Good)’, ‘Lean On Me’, ‘Respect’, ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’.

Book/Download Card 48pp NOV165088 9781783058594

Let’s Sing About... School!

This title is a cheeky collection of 10 songs about everyone’s favourite subject…school! This collection of ten hilarious and fun songs features a piano and vocal score in standard notation, as well as lyric sheet. A CD is also included so that you and your class can learn to sing every song perfectly.

Book/CD EDGEP1039781910364024

Antonín Dvorák: Piano Trio No.3 in F Minor Op.65 (Score & Parts)

Piano trio number 3 in F minor Opus 65.

**Not for sale outside of the UK and Commonwealth.**

Book Only 74pp HN12309790201812304

Sing! Vocal Warm-ups For All Styles

Sing! is a complete programme of effective and efficient vocal warm-ups suitable for all styles of singing. Also featuring a download card that gives you access to online audio and spoken instructions so that your voice will be in the best shape possible for any performance.

Book/Download Card 32pp AM10097899781783057832

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50 Rythmiques Blues À La Guitare

Avec pas moins de 50 rythmiques Blues inspirées des plus grands “tubes” et guitaristes d’hier et d’aujourd’hui (Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, etc... ), cette méthode va vous régaler pendant un bon bout de temps.

Book/CD/DVD 40pp MF0334

Tapping À La Basse

Le tapping est une technique de jeu qui consiste à venir jouer les notes avec les deux mains directement sur le manche de la basse. Au travers de quatre grands chapitres, cette méthode vous en fera découvrir toutes les facettes.

Book/DVD 40pp MF0331

La Guitarra Rock En 3D

El presente método le llevará por el ancho y apasionante universo de la guitarra Rock... y por las numerosas corrientes que derivan de él.

Book/CD/DVD 40pp MS0255

I Primi Grooves Di Batteria

Questo metodo si rivolge ai batteristi principianti che potranno suonare dei grooves e dei breaks di batteria divertendosi da subito.

Book/CD 40pp MI0326

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Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering The Piano

Mastering The Piano bietet einen faszinierenden Einblick in Lang Langs Leidenschaft, Motivation und Meisterschaft auf dem Klavier und gibt Klavierschülern die einmalige Chance, von diesem weltweit geschätzten Ausnahmetalent zu lernen. Jeder Band enthält:

• Acht Lektionen, in denen alle zentralen Aspekte des Klavierspiels behandelt warden

• Speziell entwickelte Übungen für die einzelnen technischen Bereiche

• Eine vielseitige Auswahl an Klavierrepertoire sowie Lang Langs Lieblingsstücke

• Ansprechende Bearbeitungen von Highlights aus aller Welt

• Anregende Kommentare und Spielhinweise von Lang Lang selbst

• Viele tolle Fotos von Lang Lang am Klavier und von Kunstwerken, die ihn als Pianist inspiriert haben

Die Mathematik der Anna Depenbusch in schwarz-weiss

Zu einem Erfolgsalbum gehört natürlich auch ein Songbook. Das hier vorliegende ist für Gesang mit Klavierbegleitung arrangiert. Die Lieder sind in Originaltonart gesetzt, also für Frauen in Alt-Lage bequem singbar.

Book Only 84pp BOE25029783865438645

Kreuz und Quer auf dem Akkordeon

Dieser Band vereint eine bunte Mischung von 100 Schlagern, Oldies, Pop- und Folksongs für Akkordeon, leicht gesetzt. Alle sind beliebte Titel aus dem Bereich der Schlager-, Oldie- und Stimmungsmusik, darunter natürlich auch Seemannslieder und populäre Volksmusik.

Book Only 262pp BOE77449783865438546

Die Rock-Gitarre in 3D

Hiesiges Lehrbuch wird Sie durch die mannigfaltige und faszinierende Welt der Rock-Gitarre führen und Sie mit zahlreichen Musikrichtungen bekannt machen, in denen diese ihre Anwendung findet.

Book/CD/DVD 40pp ML37013555111302552

25 Akustik-Blues fur Gitarre

Dieses sehr ausführliche Lehrbuch wird – mit den langen Lehrstunden, die es beinhaltet – Ihr Verlangen nach Blues sicherlich befriedigen, und zwar so, dass Ihnen der Spaß dabei garantiert nicht vergeht(!) Zu finden darin sind 25 Akustik-Blues, die mittels Fingerpicking ausgeführt werden und nach der Art berühmter Gitarristen, wie Robert Johnson und Big Bill Bronzy.

Book/CD 40pp ML3702

30 Klavier-Musikstücke für Anfänger

Dieser Klavier-Anfängern gewidmete Sammelband umfasst 30 Musikstücke, die einfach zu spielen sind. Sie ermöglichen Ihnen, auf dem Gebiet des Klavierspiels schnell reichlich tiefgreifende Erfahrungen zu sammeln.

Book/CD 40pp ML37033555111302828

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Level 1

Level 1 (sehr leicht) führt in die grundlegenden Klaviertechniken ein (Legato, Staccato, Schulung der linken Hand).

Book Only 05715389169780571538911

Level 2

Level 2 (leicht) enthält vor allem Übungen und Repertoire zur Handkoordination, Phrasierung und Geläufigkeit.

Book Only 05715389249780571538928

Level 3

Level 3 (leicht bis mittelschwer) legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Einführung des Pedals, Unabhängigkeit der Hände und neue Tonarten.

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Level 4

Level 4 enthält u.a. Kapitel zum Pedal-Legato, Phrasierung und Rubato, neuen Begleitfiguren und zum musikalischen Kontext.

Book Only 05715389409780571538942

Level 5

Level 5 (mittelschwer bis schwer) befasst sich u.a. mit der Verbesserung des Anschlag, intuitivem Pedalspiel, Verzierungen und Spielen vor Publikum.

Book Only 05715389599780571538959

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Classical Mandolin: The Art Of The Tremelo

The sound of the tremolo has defined the mandolin through the ages. Executing it with expressiveness, depth and complexity is the hallmark of a truly accomplished player.Virtuoso Caterina Lichtenberg teaches old Italian folk songs, Romantic era classical pieces and folk standards along with an astonishing array of techniques.

DVD Only HL001419409781597733656

Danny Gill’s Metal Guitar Licks For Absolute Beginners

This DVD includes a selection of easy to absorb lessons that are designed to teach the beginner guitarist some of the essential basics of metal lead guitar playing. Danny Gill walks you through a collection of 35 licks and associated techniques to get you wailing like Kirk Hammett or Dave Mustaine in no time at all.

DVD Only RDR04715060088825228

Danny Gill’s Metal Rhythm Guitar For Absolute Beginners

This superb DVD includes a selection of easy to absorb lessons that are designed to teach the beginner guitarist some of the essential basics of metal rhythm guitar playing. In this DVD course, Danny Gill takes you through all the techniques needed to be a great metal rhythm guitar player.

DVD Only RDR04705060088825211

Easy Funk Fusion Guitar

Levi Clay introduces the jazzy sounding melodic minor scale based on the sound, teaching you how to hear this scale in music. After taking you through simple ways to introduce this harmony into your improvisations via the pentatonic scale, Levi teaches you all melodic minor fingerings and a selection of 15 licks and phrases designed to bring out the sound of the scale.

DVD Only RDR04725060088825242

Jam With George Lynch

Includes guitar lessons and guitar jam tracks, lessons presented by Danny Gill. This excellent DVD will show you how to nail seven great songs by this US heavy metal legend. Learn each song and then perform along with the guitar jam tracks.

2DVDs/CD RDR04545060088829721

Learn to Play 80s Guitar Riffs

Learn these killer classic 1980s rock riffs note for note with guitar lessons from Danny Gill. This superb DVD lesson will help you nail some of the greatest riffs from this decade, lessons include ‘Beat It’, ‘Money For Nothing’, ‘Ace Of Spades’ and more.

DVD Only RDR04755060088825297

Stuart Bull’s 51 Tasty Licks You Must Learn!

Stuart Bull has endeavoured to put together 51 tasty licks with a modern spin. These licks are designed to help create melodic, attention grabbing solos that will guarantee you don’t drive home from the show alone.

DVD Only RDR04765060088825280

The Roots Of Robert Johnson Taught By Tom Feldman

It’s fair to say that we wouldn’t have songs like Kindhearted Woman Blues, Traveling Riverside Blues, Preaching Blues or Hellhound On My Trail without Blue Day Blues (Scrapper Blackwell), Roll and Tumble Blues (Hambone Willie Newburn), Preaching the Blues (Son House) or Devil Got my Woman (Skip James). And in The Roots Of Robert Johnson, Tom Feldmann takes you verse-by-verse through those songs, and many others, that played such an integral role in Robert Johnson’s own recordings.

Covering a wide range of styles, techniques, keys, and tunings, this lesson will expand your range as a player and take you on the musical journal that created one of history’s most lauded blues guitarists.

A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. In addition, the original recordings of all the tunes are included.

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Tom Quayle’s Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners

In this superb DVD Tom Quayle teaches you everything you need to know about chords, their shapes, sounds and harmonies.

DVD Only RDR04835060088825365

Tom Quayle’s Jazz Rhythm Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Tom Quayle teaches you all of the essentials required to begin your journey with Jazz rhythm guitar playing. Includes lessons, TAB and jam tracks Tom takes the most important aspects of this style and breaks them down into easy to follow steps that take you from zero to swing hero in a short period of time.

DVD Only RDR04785060088825310

Ultimate Guitar Lessons: 7 String Secrets

Learn the secrets of extended range guitar with Sam Bell. Includes lessons, TAB and jam tracks. In this exciting DVD Sam Bell unlocks the mystery of 7 string guitars, looking at what extended range can offer in terms of notes, and also convenience when higher on the neck.

DVD Only RDR04815060088825341

Ultimate Guitar Lessons: Licks, Licks, Licks with Danny Gill

Take your guitar playing to the next level and learn some cutting edge licks to help you stand out from the crowd. This fantastic DVD features 50 licks covering a variety of styles, from bebop influenced jazz licks, to hot country licks, soulful blues licks, up tempo rock licks and finger twisting shred licks.

DVD Only RDR04795060088825327

Steely Dan: Reelin’ In The Years

Reelin’ In The Years is an updated version of the widely-renowned biography of the jazz-rock band Steely Dan. This is the only book ever to have been published on the band, with author Brian Sweet taking the reader on a bizarre journey through their even more bizarre, yet fascinating, world.

Book Only 384pp OP559799781783056231

Public Enemy Inside The Terrordome

When Public Enemy quite literally burst onto the scene in the 1980s, their politically radical lyrics and starkly jarring sampling put fear into the hearts of the establishment while injecting fire into the eyes of the youth. This biography tells the electrifying story of this band, defining their indelible mark on the world of music.

Book Only 338pp OP556719781783053629

Guitar Amps & Effects For Dummies

This book provides the information and instruction you need to discover that sound and make it your own! Written in the characteristically easy-to-read Dummies style, this book is ideal for beginners and experienced musicians alike, and can help all players expand their skill set with effects.

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books about musicMind Over Matter: The Images Of Pink Floyd

Written by Storm Thorgerson, the designer for the majority of Pink Floyd’s albums, this luxurious book features fascinating information and brilliantly vivid photographs that tell the instantly-recognisable story of one of the greatest bands ever. An essential book for any Floyd fan. This is the 5th edition of a book that includes some of the most famous artworks ever, by one of the most loved artists ever, about possibly the greatest rock band ever. That sounds like an exaggeration, but the wealth of stunning images contained within, album covers, posters, band photographs, adverts, flyers, T-shirts, and so on, will easily convince you that all three of those statements are true.

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Eraser Box Assorted (Box Of 36)

This eraser box includes 36 white erasers in an assortment of designs, featuring keyboards, music notes and treble clefs.

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Eraser Box Treble Clef (Box Of 36)

Includes 36 white erasers featuring a black treble clef design.

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Eraser Sharpener Box Box Of 16

Contains 16 eraser sharpeners with a treble clef design.

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Glasses Case - Sheet Music (White)

This handy drawstring glasses case features a black and white sheet music design.

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Pencil Box - Treble Clef: Assorted (Box Of 72)

This pencil box contains 72 treble clef pencils in assorted metallic designs.

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Pen Box - Line Of Notes: Black (Box Of 36)

This pen box contains 36 pens with a floating treble clef design.

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Pasta - Music Notes (250g)

The perfect novelty gift for any music enthusiast, this colourful music notes pasta would make a great dish to serve at a music-themed party.

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