Educational

The second edition of this bestseller comes highly endorsed from the pros and is published at a new lower price! It continues to be a must-have for students of improvisation, demonstrating developing new material for jazz-fusion.

Here is a valuable all-in-one resource that will help you introduce your students to this great American art form. Originally developed for Music Alive magazine, each topic includes a reproducible student article, reproducible activity pages (including listening maps, worksheets and other enrichment ideas), and a detailed National Standards-based lesson plan. All musical examples are included on the enclosed CD. Topics include: Birth of the Blues (W.C. Handy), Early Blues Guitarists (Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson and others), Women and the Blues, Now and Then (Ma Rainey, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin and others), The Blues Begin to Rock (Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton and others), Blues Across America, and a special section on blues greats: Bessie Smith, John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. Available: Book/CD Pak (w/ reproducible pages).

Includes detailed model features and specs, rare catalog reprints, classic advertisements, endorsee promo photos, and hundreds of close-up photos of these American beauties. Includes a 40-page full-color section (complete with a 2-page pullout group shot of over 60 amps!) and the choicest vintage catalog covers. Also includes sections on how amps work, basic amp maintenance, set-up tips, and detailed parts info necessary for dating and restoring Fender amps.

The Fender Telecaster is regarded as the first commercially successful solid body electric 'Spanish' guitar. Designed by Leo Fender at a time when the words rock and roll were not even coined, the 'Telly' is the senior member of a family of instruments whose sounds and looks helped revolutionize the world of popular music. This book relates the story of Telecaster Guitars since 1950 - everything you ever wanted to know is explored through lots of color and black and white photos, charts and interviews.

Many musicians are finding a new market for their music scoring for films and television. This comprehensive resource guide provides all the practical tools and information needed about how to organize and run a film and television music business. Section I contains helpful marketing materials, such as sample letters, brochures, postcards, resumes, and product packaging. Section II provides forms, documents and examples for the management, production, recording and delivery of music for projects. Section III features frequently used sample contracts and agreements, and Section IV lists other composer resources, such as a glossary of terms and abbreviations, info on performing rights organizations, attorneys and agents, listings of different markets to tap, internet resources, and much more. Essential for any musician interested in a career in film and television music.

This 4-book series contains progressively more difficult or challenging technique exercises and songs. The material is designed to help students develop their finger strength and dexterity while advancing in their piano-playing ability.

Think F I T and build healthy kids in your school this year and have fun in the process! Learn how to develop good habits of healthy living through daily exercise (Frequency, Intensity, Time), drinking lots of water, eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, no junk food and much more. Perfect for classroom and performance, F.I.T. has been designed for students in grades 3 - 6. The Teacher Edition is filled with educational material from cover to cover including six fully accompanied songs, short narrations that set-up each song, choreography and staging ideas, reproducible vocal sheets, and extension ideas and reproducible activity sheets to reinforce these healthy habits. Available: Teacher Edition, Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for Grades 3-6.