Author: Kwame Alexander
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 0310761905
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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Solo by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess is a New York Times bestseller! Kirkus Reviews said Solo is, “A contemporary hero’s journey, brilliantly told.” Through the story of a young Black man searching for answers about his life, Solo empowers, engages, and encourages teenagers to move from heartache to healing, burden to blessings, depression to deliverance, and trials to triumphs. Blade never asked for a life of the rich and famous. In fact, he’d give anything not to be the son of Rutherford Morrison, a washed-up rock star and drug addict with delusions of a comeback. Or to no longer be part of a family known most for lost potential, failure, and tragedy, including the loss of his mother. The one true light is his girlfriend, Chapel, but her parents have forbidden their relationship, assuming Blade will become just like his father. In reality, the only thing Blade and Rutherford have in common is the music that lives inside them. And songwriting is all Blade has left after Rutherford, while drunk, crashes his high school graduation speech and effectively rips Chapel away forever. But when a long-held family secret comes to light, the music disappears. In its place is a letter, one that could bring Blade the freedom and love he’s been searching for, or leave him feeling even more adrift. Solo: Is written by New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Book Award-winner Kwame Alexander Showcases Kwame’s signature intricacy, intimacy, and poetic style, by exploring what it means to finally go home An #OwnVoices novel that features a BIPOC protagonist on a search for his roots and identity Received great reviews from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus. If you enjoy Solo, check out Swing by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess.

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Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592572106
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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Describes how to improvise melodies over any chord progression, covering such topics as the chord theory, phrasing, melodies, scales, soloing, articulations, and rhythms.

Author: John Keene
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780793553327
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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More great teaching material, at the same level as Volume 1. The contents, completely new and unduplicated from Volume 1, once again include American and English art songs, folk songs, sacred songs, and an introduction to singing in German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Over 30 songs in each book. Joan Boytim, who has emerged as the nationally recognized expert in the field of teaching pre-collegiate voice, has done exhaustive research in preparing these volumes.

Author: Gayle Kowalchyk
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 0739096907
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Each collection in the Signature Solos series includes all-new piano solos by favorite Alfred Music composers in a variety of musical styles. Every solo was written for its appealing sound and ability to further the technical and musical growth of the student. These solos can be played either formally in recitals or informally for friends and family! Titles: * Waltz at Midnight (Millie Eben) * Scruffy, Puppy (W. T. Skye Garcia) * Birthday Party! (Bernadine Johnson) * Carnival Ride (Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster) * The Ancient Castle (Martha Mier) * Music in My Soul (Martha Mier) * Squeak and Leak (Matt Schinske) * Space Travel (Carolyn Setliff) * Temples in the Mist (Lucy Wilde Warren)

Author: Melody Bober
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457429802
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 3 contains 11 pieces for late elementary pianists. Titles: * The Camel's TaleŒæ * Cool Walkin'Œæ * Dinosaur JourneyŒæ * Fiesta RagŒæ * A Jazzy TuneŒæ * JugglersŒæ * Mysterious RiderŒæ * Mystery at MidnightŒæ * Rainbow FallsŒæ * Sunset SerenadeŒæ * Video Game Master

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
ISBN: 1480384224
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1022

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(Fake Book). This amazing collection transcribes nearly 150 of the best-known jazz solos (regardless of the instrument) exactly as recorded by icons of the trade, including: Autumn Leaves (Chet Baker) * Blue in Green (Toots Thielemans) * Blue Train (John Coltrane) * Bright Size Life (Jaco Pastorius) * Dolphin Dance (Herbie Hancock) * Footprints (Wayne Shorter) * I Do It for Your Love (Bill Evans) * I Mean You (Thelonius Monk) * Isreal (Bill Evans) * K.C. Blues (Charlie Parker) * Milestones (Miles Davis) * New Orleans (Wynton Marsalis) * Nuages (Django Reinhardt) * Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Oscar Peterson) * Spring Ain't Here (Pat Metheny) * Stella by Starlight (Ray Brown) * Waltz for Debby (Cannonball Adderley) * West End Blues (Louis Armstrong) * and many more.

Author: Melody Bober
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457429781
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 1 contains 10 pieces for early elementary pianists with optional duet accompaniments for a teacher, parent or other family member to share in the fun. Titles: * Black Cat Waltz * Blarney Stone Jig * College Hill Cheer * A Frightful Night * Magic Maracas * Sea Song * Sneakin' Around * Snowboard Boogie * Summer Afternoon * Tiptoe in the Dark

Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470636433
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Book 4 of the Five-Star Solos series provides a wide variety of pieces to teachers and early intermediate-level students. An array of styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included. Ballads, waltzes, Latin pieces, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Around Twilight * Ever Evolving * Fleeting Thoughts * In the Groove! * Kick It on Home! * Little Prelude in C Major * Scherzino * Tarantella Veloce * Valse nouveau

Author: Ron Manus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739031582
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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You know your scales, understand how to play over a chord progression, and learned enough music theory to fill an encyclopedia, but you still aren't satisfied with your solos. This book teaches jazz guitarists how to apply their knowledge of scales, chord progressions, and music theory towards creating great guitar solos. Eight full-length solos in a variety of styles are studied in detail, including analysis of chord progressions and the material used to improvise over them, techniques, and structural characteristics. Styles range from classic standards and Gypsy jazz to Latin, modal and smooth jazz. All eight solos are performed on the accompanying CD.

Author: Eric J. Morones
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 149503139X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 86

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(Sax Instruction). From Chuck Rio and King Curtis to David Sanborn and Kenny G, take an inside look at the genesis of pop saxophone. This book/audio pack provides solo transcriptions in standard notation, lessons on how to play them, bios, equipment, photos, history, and much more. The audio features full-band demos of every sax solo in the book. Songs include: After the Love Has Gone * Deacon Blues * Just the Two of Us * Just the Way You Are * Mercy, Mercy Me * Money * Respect * Spooky * Take Five * Tequila * Yakety Sax * and more.