Alfred's Teach Yourself Computer Audio

Author: Todd Souvignier
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457420023
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
Learn all you need to know about computer audio and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Unleash the hidden audio power of your home computer by learning what's going on behind the scenes and how to tap into it. Get a general knowledge of digital audio formats, sound cards and multimedia programs, then discover how to make the most of it with information about the audio capabilities specific to Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME & XP, and Mac OS 8, 9, X, and Jaguar. No matter what platform you're on or how basic your computer skills, you'll be able to use your computer as a desktop studio and get down to creating in the world of digital audio. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way. Click the Sample Page link below to download the free supplemental chapter "Speech and Telephony!"

Alfred's Piano 101, Book 1

Author: E. L. Lancaster
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457409194
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1

Author: E. L. Lancaster
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457410246
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
This series answers the often-expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. What could be more fun for an adult than to play the music that everybody knows and loves? When the books in the Greatest Hits series are assigned in conjunction with the Lesson Books, these appealing pieces reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. In addition, the motivation the music provides could not be better. The emotional satisfaction students receive from mastering each popular song increases their enthusiasm to begin the next one. With the popular music available in the Greatest Hits series (Levels 1 and 2), the use of both books will significantly increase every adult's interest in piano study. Two selections from this book are featured on the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Selection List (2007 Ed.): * The Rainbow Connection * Nadia's Theme

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method 1 (3rd Edition)

Author: Morty Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457434482
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method, Book 1 has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. This updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier to read and learn. Now included are blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, plus more pop songs! Correlating theory, chord, and pop books ensure that you'll get everything you need from one complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Method---the first and best choice for today's beginning guitar students. Book 1 can be used for acoustic or electric guitar and covers how to hold your guitar, tuning, the basics of reading music, the notes on all six strings, chords, scales, songs, bass-chord accompaniments, and duets. Titles: * Singin' in the Rain * Take Me Home Country Roads * Over the Rainbow * Annie's Song * When the Saints Go Marching In

Alfred's Drum Method

Author: Dave Black
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739036365
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
"Rudimental studies, roll studies, reading studies, actual drum parts, contest solos, bass drum & cymbals"--Cover.

Sittin' in with the Big Band: Bass

Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739045183
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Sittin In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble to improve your playing 24/7. As you play along and listen to the outstanding players in the band, youll learn about blend, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, and playing in time, as well as a variety of Latin, swing, ballad and rock styles. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Books are available for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar and drums.Titles include: Vehicle, Sax to the Max, Nutcracker Rock, Fiesta Latina, Now What, Goodbye My Heart, Two and a Half Men, Burritos to Go, Drummin Man, Swingin Shanty and Play That Funky Music.Features: Eleven big-band charts arranged by a variety of top writersPlay-along CD with demo trackSolo improvisation opportunities

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1

Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457442116
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between concepts, the thorough explanation of chords and outstanding song material. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of music.

Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 - Timeless Hits and Popular Favorites

Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1616779217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
(Faber Piano Adventures ). The appeal of popular music spans generations and genres. In this collection of 27 hits, enjoy folk tunes like "Ashokan Farewell" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," movie themes from James Bond and Batman , Broadway numbers from Evita and A Little Night Music , and chart-toppers performed by Michael Jackson, Adele, Billy Joel, and more. Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 provides this variety, yet with accessible arrangements for the progressing pianist. Students may advance through the book alongside method studies, or jump to all their favorites. Optional chord symbols above the staff guide understanding and personal expression.

Jazz Standards for Vocalists with Combo Accompaniment

Author: Dave Wolpe
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457429095
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Belwin Jazz offers ten great jazz standards arranged for solo vocalist with a nine or ten piece combo accompaniment. These songs are superbly arranged by one of the finest writers in the business, Dave Wolpe. This collection is ideal for a vocalist who needs a smaller ensemble with four or five horns and rhythm section. The combo horns are trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone and baritone sax. The baritone sax part adds additional color to the texture but is optional. The rhythm section is scored for guitar, bass, drumset and a piano/conductor part which includes cues for the horns. Titles: * How High the Moon * I Get a Kick Out of You * I've Got You Under My Skin * Just Friends * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Something's Gotta Give * Summer Wind * They Can't Take That Away From Me * Too Close For Comfort

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: All-Time Favorites Book 1

Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457431043
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Designed to supplement Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, but may also be used to supplement any piano course. Rich collections of popular folk and country songs, sing-along favorites, holiday songs and arrangements of well-known classics.