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The Rhythm Book
Daniel Kazez
Eighty-two lessons of rhythm exercises, information and short written worksheets. For groups or private instruction. Specifically designed for winds, strings or voice.The Rhythm Books teaches students to read rhythm not as individual notes but as groups of notes - known as rhythm cells or rhythm chunks. 54 pages.
“The Rhythm Book is clear and concise, characteristics common to other publications of Mr. Kazez, both articles and books.... [T]he book is strong in its thoughtfulness and thor-oughness in presenting a compendium of lessons which are helpful for students at the beginning stage of learning both theory and sound relationships that form the basis of rhythm in traditional western music.” Sheldon Atovsky -The Diapason
“Clearly organized, succinct and to the point... The Rhythm Book is an exem¬plary work that will be useful to teachers of all instruments everywhere.” Scott McBride Smith - American Music Teacher
Look inside! Table of Contents and Sample Pages
162 -- Coil Bound Softcover -- $14.00
Eighty-two lessons of rhythm exercises, information and short written worksheets. For groups or private instruction. Specifically designed for winds, strings or voice.The Rhythm Books teaches students to read rhythm not as individual notes but as groups of notes - known as rhythm cells or rhythm chunks. 54 pages.
“The Rhythm Book is clear and concise, characteristics common to other publications of Mr. Kazez, both articles and books.... [T]he book is strong in its thoughtfulness and thor-oughness in presenting a compendium of lessons which are helpful for students at the beginning stage of learning both theory and sound relationships that form the basis of rhythm in traditional western music.” Sheldon Atovsky -The Diapason
“Clearly organized, succinct and to the point... The Rhythm Book is an exem¬plary work that will be useful to teachers of all instruments everywhere.” Scott McBride Smith - American Music Teacher
Look inside! Table of Contents and Sample Pages
162 -- Coil Bound Softcover -- $14.00
The Modern Trombone: a Definition of Its Idioms.
Stuart Demptster.
A reprint of the definitive work on the techniques used in modern 20th century trombone performance. [Originally published by the University of California Press.] Each chapter is a unit and is designed to be read separately if desired. The chapter headings are: Voice and Multiphonics, Vowels and Consonants, Glissandos, Microtones, Vibratos and Trills, Other Body Sounds, Slide and Bell Disassembly, Percussive Devices and Accessories, Mutes, Means of Extension, and Theatrical Implications. The appendices are: General Speech, Ten Grand Hosery, The Didjeridu, John Cage and Frank Rehak, and Range.
Stuart Dempster is a Professor in the School of Music at the University of Washington and is a well-known concert and recording trombonist. The book is well indexed and includes an extensive bibliography. This new edition contains a compact disc which captures the full frequency range and fidelity of the studio recording. 110 pages and compact disc. Metal spiral binding. ISBN 0-918194-27-X
200 -- Book with CD -- $29.50
Stuart Dempster is a Professor in the School of Music at the University of Washington and is a well-known concert and recording trombonist. The book is well indexed and includes an extensive bibliography. This new edition contains a compact disc which captures the full frequency range and fidelity of the studio recording. 110 pages and compact disc. Metal spiral binding. ISBN 0-918194-27-X
200 -- Book with CD -- $29.50
Brass Wind Artistry. Master your Mind, Master your Instrument.
Paul Severson and Mark McDunn.
This book applies the scientific findings of how the brain and body work together. The authors demonstrate a method which leads to a higher musical consciousness. Chapters include Ear Training, The Nature of the Mind and How We Learn, Creative Practice, Problems With Drugs, and Relaxation Exercises, and more.
064 -- Softcover -- $14.50
064 -- Softcover -- $14.50
Trombone Teaching Techniques.
Donald Knaub.
Designed for the collegiate minor instrument methods class for trombone. Text covers: Description, History, Assembling the Trombone, Holding the Instrument, Producing a Sound, Using the Slide Positions, Slurring, Producing a Slur, Vibrato, Care of the Instrument, Mouthpieces, Instruments and Their Selection, Use of the F Attachment, Use of the Double Trigger Bass Trombone, Clefs, Method Books, Solo Material, Trombone Ensemble, Trombone Recordings, and Position Charts. The 2nd half of the book provides exercises for practice.
106 -- $12.00
106 -- $12.00
The Trombonists Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and Teaching the Trombone.
Reginald Fink.
Written for instrumental music teachers and students of the trombone. It covers all aspects of trombone playing and teaching. Contains graded and annotated lists of trombone music and an annotated bibliography of text books dealing with trombone and brass instruments. The 7 page table of contents serves as an index for the 277 topics.
011 -- Hardcover -- $29.50
011 -- Hardcover -- $29.50
The Trumpeters Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Playing and Teaching the Trumpet.
Roger Sherman.
Written for instrumental music teachers and students of the trumpet. It covers all aspects of trumpet playing and teaching. Contains graded and annotated lists of trumpet music (solo and trumpet ensembles) and an annotated bibliography of text books dealing with trumpet and brass instruments.
030 -- Hardcover -- $29.50
030 -- Hardcover -- $29.50