Gekeler Method Oboe 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent beginning method book for students just taking up the oboe.It is especially good for students who have already had some experience with other instruments, since it progresses relatively quickly.Nevertheless, Gekeler does provide some introductory practice in musical notation, time signatures, and rhythms for students who have not studied music extensively before.There are exercises and short pieces in 4/4, 3/4 , cut time, 6/8 and 3/8, with whole notes through sixteenth notes, dotted eighth-sixteenth combinations, and syncopation. Key signatures are covered through 4 sharps and 4 flats. Basic fingerings are taught for notesfrom low B below the staff to high D above the staff.The alternate forked F fingering is also taught almost from the beginning, as well as an alternate fingering for D#.Dynamics and intonational cues appear throughout the text, but grace notes, trills, turns, and other fancy stuff are not introduced.Duets appear frequently amongst the study pieces; many are written such that the lower part requires slightly more advanced technique than the upper.In addition to technical exercises and etudes, there are short melodies by composers such as Hohman, Dancla, Czerny, and Schubert.Even on pages that are primarily devoted to introducing some new rhythmic pattern, there are always a few passages that the musically experienced beginner will find worthy of practice.Overall the book provides a varied and challenging introduction to the instrument.Methodical use of the book, together with daily practice, will enable rapid skill development.

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The primary purpose in presenting this method for publication wasto make available a book that did not progress too rapidly for beginners, one that taught proper oboe fingerings, and one thatpresented logical progression of rhythmical problems. Written by Kenneth Gekeler. Includes fingering chart for the conservatory system oboe.

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Rhythm Guitar Encyclopedia Review

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(More customer reviews)I made a mistake when I bought this book:
- there was no cds with it, so I can't use it.
But it may be good for someone else!

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Includes over 450 rhythms in every musical style including rock, blues, jazz, folk, alternative, country and more. Examples are shown in an easy-to-read rhythmic notation, standard music notation and TAB. Fingerstyle accompaniment patterns are included.The CDs offer performances of examples.

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Complete Study of Tremolo for the Classic Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the perfect book for developing classical guitar tremolo technique. I'm very happy with it.

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One of the most extensive studies of the tremolo technique.

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Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises: Complete (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a child, I hated technical exercise books like this. I remember the old teacher with the ruler, the Bartok book, the red pen, the check marks the circles, and ahhhhhhhhhh... I shudder... But now, years later, I've not only become a professional Jazz musician, but I teach too, and you know something, even though my particular method of teaching involves very little reading (mainly because I teach Jazz improv) this is the one book that not only do I reccomend to my students, but also that I've started picking up again, because actually the exercises are relevent to players of all levels.The reason is because regardless of what type of music you play, the finger pattern exercises in this book are universal and relevent. On the surface they look very simple, almost childish compared to some of the more nightmarish books (Czerny, anyone?) but the truth is, once you've mastered them, melodies will fall under your fingers and hopefully you'll feel as home on your piano as you do on your computer keyboard ...

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Since the first release of this classic Schirmer edition over 100 years ago, almost anyone who has taken piano lessons for more than two years has played from The Virtuoso Pianist. Millions of copies have been sold of these progressive exercises which guide a player's technique, building finger independence and strength. This was the first American edition released of this music, and remains a classic at a remarkably affordable price.

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Oboe Method Complete (Kalmus Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)If there is a required text for the oboist, the Barret Method is it.The etude studies are a standard part of the repertoire for students of all levels, and have been reproduced in other method books as well.I do not know of an oboist who has not worked from this book.Every student has their own favorite exercise and etude, and all learn to live with the yellow volume.While it can seem oppressive at times, the preparation it provides is second to none.It is a must-have for an obosits at any level.

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The first in a series of three new Kalmus publications by A.M.R. Barret, the Complete Oboe Method, long a standard text for oboists, will assure ease of play for advancing oboists.

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Scales for Jazz Improvisation: A Practice Method for All Instruments Review

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(More customer reviews)I just started to work with this book.It tells you where you can play these scales...over what cords. I have to work on my execution but this looks like the right route for me.

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Haerle presents the scales used in improvisation and explains applications. Scales shown in all keys and treble and bass clefs include blues, ionian, dorian, phrygian, locrian as well as whole tone, chromatic, augmented and many more. Great aid to memorizing.

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The School of Velocity, Opus 299: Complete (Alfred Masterwork Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)If this is too intimidating for you, I would start with Czerny -- Practical Method, Op. 599 (Complete) (Alfred Masterwork Edition), which is thinner and simpler than this.

If THAT'S too difficult for you, I would fall back to Preliminary School of Dexterity, Op. 636, which is about as low as you can go and still be playing authentic Czerny that hasn't been watered down.(I don't know why Amazon doesn't have a picture of it:it's certainly not rare or out of print.)

Only after finishing that should you go for the mother lode, the School of Velocity.

All of these Alfred editions are the best:carefully edited and handsomely presented.Palmer didn't simply run those old galleys again:everything's been recomposited and -- importantly for me -- the notes have been made larger where possible.At any rate, it's certainly more readable than that old yellow version everyone seems to own.

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This popular volume offers practical training in well-articulated pianistic passage work, particularly in playing the virtuoso music of the romantic period. In addition to this, each study is a complete music composition, demanding attention to dynamics and phrasing. Students who master Opus 299 have indeed progressed a long way in the "school of velocity." Available in a 112-page complete volume or in two separate books.

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Jazz Guitar for the Absolute Beginner (Book & CD) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is easy excellent introduction into Jazz guitar, I mean rock bottom simple including some very basic chords, some very basic comping, improvisation and little taste of blues thrown in. You can get enough here to get you started whether you have been playing another style or just starting on the guitar. This book is like a good golf shot enough to make you come back for more, You can get a nice Jazzy sound with some very rudimentaryknowledge. I also like that she plays Jazz on a solid body rock guitar.....not a Jazz Boat.

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Learn everything from chord strumming and melody playing to basic jazz improvisation.Amanda Monaco's warm and encouraging style motivates even the most casual hobbyist to learn.

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Guitar Techniques (Bk/Cd) Hal Leonard Guitar Method Supplement Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a great introduction for some of the most common guitar techniques that have been used for years. When i bought i was thinking: "Yeah, I'm gonna learn all this stuff and I'll improve my playing...". Well, i guess i was totally right because this book teaches everything with an amazing clarity. The book says in what kind of music is the technique used and how to do it. Though it shows you everything with great facility, it always tells you that you must practise, practise and practise until you master the technique.

If you wanna improve your guitar playing, you could buy this book and learn every technique and then practise it until you master it.

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This comprehensive book/CD pack will help beginning to intermediate guitarists master the techniques essential to becoming a great player. Lessons cover all the basics clearly and in detail. The CD includes 92 tracks for demonstration and play-along. A perfect supplement to any guitar method!

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Basic Timing for Pianists Review

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(More customer reviews)As an experienced piano teacher, I absolutely love this book.The exercises are predictable melody patterns (CDEFGFEDC), but the rhythms get more challenging at a very comfortable, yet challenging pace.If your student is having rhythm or counting problems, from level 2 on, I would highly recommend this jewel of a book.

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105 short exercises, leading to thorough and complete mastery of basic timing problems.

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Skills In Scales / Book 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my daughter as her piano instructor requested she we get her a scale book as a supplement to her regular lesson book.This points out the basics pretty well.

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Major scales and their relative minor scales, one octave. Triads on each tone of the major and minor scales, in broken and blocked form.

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Matt Smith's Chop Shop for Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had the oppertunity to meet, study, and play with Matt at the National Guitar Workshop at the Nashville site and was blown away by his knowledge of the art of music. I came home and as soon as i sat down, i forgot almost half of the information he gave me and i would try to understand the scribbles written on the sheets of paper that was given to me during my week in Nashville. I took the course again this last summer and i still needed more guidence. Thankfully, his book is out and it's like having him here in my own home! He covers everything you could imagine! I thank him for writting this excellent book and for the publishers who let him do it his way. Good luck to you Matt!

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Comes with an audio CD.
In this book, New York-based studio musician and in-demandclinician Matt Smith opens his bag of tricks and tells all.Mattdemystifies topics such as chord progressions, "cool notes" in solos,harp scales, harmonics, improvisation, alternate tunings and muchmore.His unique and creative approaches to composition, soloing andmastering the fretboard will inspire and motivate you to reach newlevels of musicianship and self-confidence in your playing.MattSmith gives you the tools you need to improve your guitar chops inthis fun-to-read and easy-to-use book-a must for all guitarists.

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60 Progressive Piano Pieces You Like to Play: Piano Solo (Piano Collection) Review

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(More customer reviews)I would rate this as an extremely difficult collection.By the end of the book it's pretty much at the level of unsimplified Chopin or Beethoven.Not for the dilettante.The first couple of pieces are early intermediate, but the learning curve is steep indeed.

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Contents: Brahms: Cardle Song, Waltz in Ab, Op. 39, No. 15 * J.S. Bach: Minuet, Prelude in C * Beethoven: Fur Elise, Minuet in G, Sonatina No. 1 in G, Sonatina No. 2 in F * Schumann: The Merry Farmer, Soldiers' March, The Wild Horseman * Schubert: Serenade * Mendelssohn: Venetian Boat-Song No. 2 * Tchaikovsky: Christmas ("December" from The Seasons, Op. 37a, No. 12), None But the Lonely Heart * Haydn: Gypsy Rondo, Minuetto Giocoso * Case: Around the Hills * Godard: Au Matin, Op. 83; Second Mazurka in Bb, Op. 54 * Heller: L'Avalanche (Etude) * Offenbach: Barcarolle * Ijinsky: Berceuse (Lullaby) * Strauss: Blue Danube Waltz * Wagner: Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin) * Bilbro: The Busy Sawmill * Merkel: Butterfly, Op. 81, No. 4 * Richter: The Clock * Thompson: Copy Cat * Benda: Dark Eyes (Russian Folk Song) * Lively: Dreamland * Grieg: Elfin Dance * Bender: From a Birch Canoe * Davis: Indian Drum * Behr: In May, In the Gypsy Camp * Wright: Melody, Waltz, Veil Dance * Mozart: Minuet No. 1 * Hopson: Parade of the Midgets * Fisher: Pipes of Pan * Delibes: Pizzicati (Sylvia) * Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28, Nos. 6 and 7 * Kolling: Prestissimo (from Flying Leaves, Op. 147) * Howell: Rustic Dance * Thome: Simple Aveu * Munn: The Snake Charmer * Clementi: Sonatina, Op. 26, No. 1 * Ellmenreich: Spinning Song * Eckstein: Spooks * Adler: The Swimming Pool, Two Butterflies * Harker: Swinging in Fairyland * Rameau: Le Tambourin * Beaumont: Tarantella * Paradies: Toccata in A * Dutton: Under the Rose Arbor * Hobson: The Waterfall * Gwynn: Woodland Waltz.

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Burgmuller, Czerny & Hanon: 32 Piano Studies for Technique and Musicality Review

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(More customer reviews)The pieces in this book are organized according to technical purpose and level of difficulty, which make it easier for teacher to assign students.The pieces chosen are very effective in addressing particular technique and musicality.I use this book after my students complete Faber level 2B or after they learn scales, chords, and arpeggios. I don't usually use method books after students reach intermediate level, so this book makes a perfect switch.

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An outstanding compilation of piano etudes and exercises from the ever-popular Burgmuller's 25 Progressive Pieces, Opus 100, Czerny's Practical Method for Beginners on the Piano, Opus 599, and Hanon's The Virtuoso Pianist. Etudes are organized into four units according to difficulty and emphasize different aspects of technique and musicianship. Hanon exercises are included within each unit to reinforce the need for finger strength, independence and agility. Information about each composer's life, music and books is also provided.

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A Modern Approach to Jazz, Rock and Fusion Guitar (Musicians Institute Press) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is not for beginners and geared toward advanced players who have a good technique and already grasped a solid understanding of the jazz music theory.Minimal explanations are given within the examples, though the musical ideas are not difficult to figure out if the player is equipped with a sound jazz theory background.There are totally 30 great modern sounding licks to learn and extrapolate, in the categories of:

(1) Major scale and chromaticism (applied in different harmonic situations).
(2) Triads (superimposition over chords, some with chromaticism).
(3) Arpeggios (superimposition over chords, some with chromaticism).
(4) Additional ideas (mainly arpeggios with chromaticism).

For a similar genre, the player might also want to check out Jazz-Rock Solos for Guitar: Lead Guitar in the Styles of Carlton, Ford, Metheny, Scofield, Stern and more! (REH Pro Licks), a work which is more accessible and diversified in style.

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Jean Marc Belkadi gives you over 30 great lines using a variety of techniques and melodic ideas. Covers: alternate, sweep, and skip picking; major scale, chromaticism, arpeggios, superimposing triads; legato, wide intervals, alterations; and much more. Includes standard notation and tablature.

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Solo Guitar Playing, Vol. 2 (Classical Guitar) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are unfamiliar with Noad's "Solo Guitar Playing I", I would highly recommend that you start there first.Book II is an order of magnitude more difficult. The author does an excellent job of introducingyou to each new piece of music and pointing out problem sections that willneed extra practice or that have tricky fingering.When necessary he alsopresents exercises or patterns that help to exemplify a piece or that willbe used throughout a piece. Overall, the book is well written and thematerial is well presented.It does not "hold your hand" as muchas book one did and the music selections are quite a bit more challenging. I would recommend it only to the experienced guitarist or to those who havecompleted Book I. If you are able to make it through this book you willhave built a phenomenal classical repertoire.

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For years, the most popular classical guitar method ever published! Technique, sight reading, and musicianship for the intermediate guitarist, with graded exercises and practice studies.

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The Virtuoso Pianist in Sixty Exercises for the Piano: Book 1 (Schirmer's Library, Volume 1071) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ignore my title. No serious student of piano would teach themselves, though a few good ones have. And if you must do it that way, this book should be your first buy. I picked up Hanon 3 years ago when I got back into piano study. For a year and a half, I thought all this book had to offer was exercises. Good exercises, mind you, and that was sufficient for me. However, I only recently got deeper into this book and realized there is a great deal more here for advancing your piano skills -- like proper scale fingerings and such.
Hanon is based on a total of 60 exercises for finger strength, stability, and performance. It takes a long time to work up all 60, but once you are there, you can daily work through each one consecutively or otherwise to warm up and improve your skills.
This book is essential for any pianist, whether you are training classically or to play pop. Whether by ear or by reading (or hopefully both), it isn't a real challenge to learn the basic reading required for these exercises (they start in the key of C -- no black notes -- and stay that way for a while). The beginner can start with exercise one and move forward at their own pace.

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