Jazz Band Pianist is designed as a primer for a middle-school or high-school age pianist interested in joining their local or school jazz ensemble. This book consists of step-by-step instruction, review exercises, and practice pieces, plus accompanying audio featuring live jazz musicians. Students learn how to read chord symbols, "comp," and form chord voicings. Retail: $19.99.
Behind the Boards II: The Making of Rock 'n' Roll's Greatest Records Revealed takes fans inside the creation of legendary rock gems, including "Hotel California" by the Eagles; "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" by the Clash; "Rocketman" by Elton John; "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie; "Start Me Up" by the Rolling Stones, and many more. Retail: $24.99.
The Hal Leonard Acoustic Guitar Tab Method will help beginning guitarists with a with a well-paced and logical teaching sequence that includes top hits from using The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, the Eagles, Neil Young, Green Day, and more. The method covers parts of the guitar and how to hold it, major and minor chords, notes and riffs starting on the Low E string, tempo and time signatures, notes and rests, strumming patterns and arpeggiosslides and slurs; hammer-ons and pull-offs; and much more, all in a variety of music styles. Retail: $12.99.
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