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A one-of-a-kind book encompassing a wide scope of jazz topics, for beginners and pros of any instrument. A three-pronged approach was envisioned with the creation of this comprehensive resource: as an encyclopedia for ready reference, as a thorough methodology for the student, and as a workbook for the classroom, complete with ample exercises and conceptual discussion. Includes the basics of intervals, jazz harmony, scales and modes, ii-V-I cadences. For harmony, it covers: harmonic analysis, piano voicings and voice leading; modulations and modal interchange, and reharmonization. For performance, it takes players through: jazz piano comping, jazz tune forms, arranging techniques, improvisation, traditional jazz fundamentals, practice techniques, and much more! Customer reviews on amazon.com for Jazzology average a glowing 5 stars! Here is a typical reader comment: The book's approach is so intuitive, it almost leads you by the hand into the world of jazz. Certainly jazz is freedom of expression, but you have to know what you're doing and this book is the tool for that ... (it) should be standard in every high school with a jazz program and every college lab band.

This up-to-date book comprehensively covers all aspects of speech and music sound reinforcement. It is roughly divided into four sections: Section 1 provides the tutorial fundamentals that all audio engineers will need, discussing subjects such as fundamentals of acoustics, psychoacoustics, basic electrical theory and digital processing. Section 2 deals with the fundamental classes of hardware that the modern engineer will use, such as loudspeaker systems and components, microphones, mixers, amplifiers and signal processors. Special attention is given to digital techniques for system control and to audio signal analysis. Section 3 deals with the basics of system design, from concept to final realization. It covers topics such as basic system type and speech intelligibility, site survey, user needs analysis and project management. Section 4 discusses individual design areas, such as sports facilities, large-scale tour sound systems, high-level music playback, systems for the theater, religious facilities, and other meeting spaces. The book is written in an accessible style, but does not lack for ample amounts of technical information. It is truly a book for the 21st century! The Senior Director of Product Development and Application for JBL Professional, John Eargle is the author of The Handbook of Recording Engineering, The Microphone Book, Handbook of Sound System Design, Electroacoustical Reference Data, Music, Sound and Technology and The Loudspeaker Handbook. A 2000 Grammy Award-winner for Best Classical Engineering, Mr. Eargle is an honorary member and past national president of the Audio Engineering Society, a faculty-member of the Aspen Audio Recording Institute, and a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

It's Christmas time! And with some help from MapQuest, Johnnie, Nellie and Susie head out for the North Pole to meet Santa. Just listen for the jingle in Santa's heart. But, what's this? Santa has lost his jingle? Have we lost the true meaning of Christmas? The kids will never find him now. Join the journey as the North Pole gang gets everyone's help to restore the jingle in Santa's heart and find the spirit and joy of the season. Young performers in the primary grades will have their night to shine in this entertaining 20-minute musical featuring five original songs in a variety of styles, clever rhyming dialog with 30 speaking parts easily adaptable to casts of varying sizes, simple movement and production tips to help stage a successful performance, even when time is limited. Available: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyric sheets, dialog), Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Preview CD and sample pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Classroom Kit (Teacher, Reproducible Pak, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested for Grades K-3.

Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 30-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 30 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 30-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 30 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 30-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 30 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Here's a spirited collection of original Bible songs for kids, complete with movement suggestions, Bible stories and teaching tips. Use this collection for Sunday School music programs, Vacation Bible School, camps or worship. The collection includes piano/vocals and reproducible lyric sheets for the kids. A great value and a whole lot of fun! Available: Song Collection, Full Performance CD, DVD. For Grades K-3.

Here's the full performance CD that matches this collection of original Bible songs for kids, complete with movement suggestions, Bible stories and teaching tips. Use this collection for Sunday School music programs, Vacation Bible School, camps or worship. The collection includes piano/vocals and reproducible lyric sheets for the kids. A great value and a whole lot of fun! Available: Song Collection, Full Performance CD, DVD. For Grades K-3.

Extend the Kazoo-Boo classroom magic with ten songs that will have your kids singing, clapping, stomping, crashing and woofing! The collection offers full piano accompaniment and reproducible songsheets, as well as activities to reinforce the concepts and skills in each song. Sold separately is a Performance/Accompaniment CD for enhancing classroom activities and/or school performances. Songs include: Bangin' on My Bongos, Tang Tang, Follow Freckles, Let's Make Music, Wake Up and Play!, We Are Marching, It's a Mystery, Crash! Boom! Bang!, I'm Your Friend, Boo's Beats.

Extend the Kazoo-Boo classroom magic with ten songs that will have your kids singing, clapping, stomping, crashing and woofing! The collection offers full piano accompaniment and reproducible songsheets, as well as activities to reinforce the concepts and skills in each song. Sold separately is a Performance/Accompaniment CD for enhancing classroom activities and/or school performances. Songs include: Bangin' on My Bongos, Tang Tang, Follow Freckles, Let's Make Music, Wake Up and Play!, We Are Marching, It's a Mystery, Crash! Boom! Bang!, I'm Your Friend, Boo's Beats.