METHODS & INSTRUCTION

253METHODS & INSTRUCTIONINSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTIONBASICS INRHYTHMBASIC RHYTHMICTRAININGby Robert StarerThis book assumes no priorknowledge and begins withelementary rhythmic notation. It provides a comprehensive understanding ofbasic rhythm and its components: the beat, pulse, timesignatures, notes, rests, syncopation. For generalmusic classes and private instruction. Assures better,quicker sight-reading, ear-training, rhythmic proficiency, and introduction to music dictation.00123900 . 8.95BEGINNINGEAR TRAININGby Gilson SchachnikBerklee PressThese time-tested exerciseswill help you to play by ear.This book introduces thecore skills of ear training.Step by step, you will learn touse solfege to help youinternalize the music you hear and then easilytranspose melodies to different keys. Learn to hear amelody and then write it down. Develop your memoryfor melodies and rhythms. Transcribe liveperformances and recordings. Listening is the mostimportant skill in music, and this book will help you tolisten better. Gilson Schachnik teaches ear training atBerklee College of Music. He is an active keyboardist,composer, and arranger, and has performed withClaudio Roditti, Mick Goodrick, Bill Pierce, andAntonio Sanchez.50449548 Book/CD Pack . 14.95by Paul SchmelingBerklee PressLearn music theory based onover forty years of musictheory instruction at BerkleeCollege of Music. Whether youalready play an instrument, orare looking to expand thedepth of your musical knowledge, understanding thefundamental concepts of music theory is essential foradvancing your performance skills and writing music.This book features rigorous, hands-on, “ears-on”practice exercises that help you explore the innerworkings of music, presenting notes, scales, andrhythms as they are heard in pop. jazz and blues. Youwill learn and build upon the basic concepts of musictheory with written exercises, listening examples and eartraining exercises. The included CD will help reinforcelessons as you begin to build a solid musical foundation.50448043 Book/CD Pack . 24.95BERKLEE MUSICTHEORY – BOOK 2by Paul ShmelingBerklee PressThe second in a two-volumeseries based on over 40 yearsof music theory instruction atBerklee College of Music. Thisvolume focuses on harmony,including triads, seventhchords, inversions, and voice leading for jazz, blues andpopular music styles. You’ll develop the tools needed towrite melodies and create effective harmonicaccompaniments from a lead sheet.50448062 Book/CD Pack . 22.95THE CHORD WHEELTHE ULTIMATE TOOL FORALL MUSICIANS!by Jim FleserMaster chord theory inminutes! The Chord Wheel isa revolutionary device thatputs the most essential andpractical applications oftheory into your hands. Thistool will help you: Improvise and Solo; Transpose keys;Compose Your Own Music. No music reading isnecessary. Comes with a 12 page booklet.00695579 . 14.95THE CYCLE OF FIFTHSESSENTIAL EXERCISES FOR ALLJAZZ, TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICIANSby Emile andLaura De CosmoThis essential instructionbook provides more than450 exercises to help improvisors master the cycle offifths, one of the primary progressions in music. Thisbook is guaranteed to refine technique, enhance improvisational fluency, and improve sight-reading!00311114 . 14.95THE DIATONIC CYCLEESSENTIAL EXERCISES FOR ALLJAZZ, TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICIANSby Emile andLaura De CosmoRenowned jazz educatorsEmile and Laura De Cosmoprovide more than 300 exercises to help improvisorstackle one of music’s most common progressions: thediatonic cycle. This book is guaranteed to refine technique, enhance improvisational fluency, and improvesight-reading!00311115 . 16.95EARTRAININGTHE COMPLETE GUIDEFOR ALL MUSICIANSEssential Conceptsby Keith Wyatt, CarlSchroeder and Joe ElliottMusicians Institute PressThis book and double CDpack takes you step by stepthrough MI’s well-known Ear Training course. Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitchmatching singing major and minor scales identifying intervals transcribing melodies and rhythm identifying chords and progressions seventh chordsand the blues modal interchange, chromaticism,modulation and more! Learn to hear and to visualizeon your instrument. Take your playing from good togreat! Over 2 hours of practice exercises – withcomplete answers in the back.00695198 Book/2-CD Pack . 24.95 NEW RELEASESPrices subject to change without noticeMETH./INST.by Garwood WhaleyMeredith MusicA collection of short, graduated studies for teaching orlearning to read rhythms.Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, andmixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. Now even betterwith the addition of a demonstration CD showcasing theexercises featured in the book. Useful for any instrumentor voice.00317136 Book/CD Pack . 19.9500317137 Book Only . 8.95BERKLEE MUSICTHEORY – BOOK 1

254METHODS & INSTRUCTIONEAR TRAININGFORINSTRUMENTALISTSMETH./INST.Taught by Matt GlaserHomespunThrough a progressive seriesof interactive exercises, MattGlaser teaches how to recognize pitches and intervals,repeat complex rhythms andplay back musical phrases and complete solos – after onlyone hearing! Beginners and professionals alike,regardless of instrument or style of music, will developinvaluable skills and expand their musical consciousness.00641439 Booklet/6-CD Pack . 59.95ENCYCLOPEDIAOF READINGRHYTHMSTEXT AND WORKBOOK FORALL INSTRUMENTSby Gary HessMusicians InstituteA comprehensive guide to:notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures;triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests; cut time,compound time, swing, shuffle; rhythm studies,counting systems, road maps; and more!00695145 . 19.95ESSENTIAL EARTRAINING FOR THECONTEMPORARYMUSICIANby Steve ProsserBerklee PressThis method teaches musicians to hear the music theyare seeing, notate the musicthey have composed orarranged, develop their music vocabulary, and understandthe music they are hearing. The book features a completecourse with text and musical examples, and studies inrhythm, sight recognition, sol-fa, and melody.50449421 . 16.95GUIDE TO MUSICby Bengt von KnorringWalton MusicA handy fold-out referenceguide covering all areas ofmusic at a glance, including:guitar chords, music definitions, intervals, scales, keyboard charts, and more.08500026 . 5.00 NEW RELEASESPrices subject to change without noticeHARMONYAND THEORYA COMPREHENSIVE SOURCEFOR ALL MUSICIANSby Keith Wyatt andCarl SchroederMusicians Institute PressThis book is a step-by-stepguide to MI’s well-knownHarmony and Theory class. Itincludes complete lessons and analysis of: intervals,rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures; transposition,chord inversions, key centers; harmonizing the majorand minor scales; and more!00695161 . 19.95LEAD SHEETBIBLEA STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TOWRITING LEAD SHEETS ANDCHORD CHARTSby Robin Randall and Janice PetersonMusicians Institute PressThis book/CD package is forthe singer, songwriter, ormusician who wants to create a lead sheet or chordchart that is easy to follow. The CD includes over 70demo tracks. The instruction covers: song form,transposition, considering the instrumentation, scales,keys, rhythm, chords, slash notation, and other basics,beaming, stemming, syncopation, intervals, chordsymbols, sample songs, common terms, and importanttips. It also includes sample songs, common terms,and important tips for anyone putting music on paper!00695130 Book/CD Pack . 19.95LEARN TO READMUSICby Howard ShanetA Fireside Book/Simon andSchusterIn two evenings, you canlearn to read practically anymelody and pick it out on thepiano by doing the clear andsimple exercises provided.Howard Shanet has taught thousands of people to readmusic in four hours of classwork with his provenmethod and exercises! A practical classroom text and ahelpful reference for music enthusiasts. 5-1/4" x 8"00331239 . 13.00MUSIC THEORYA PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ALLMUSICIANSBook/CD Packby Barrett TagliarinoGet the rock-solid fundamentals of rhythm, pitch andharmony with this easy-touse book/CD pack. Learn theuniversal language used byall musicians, regardless of instrument. Includesconcise, detailed explanations, illustrations and writtenexercises with a full CD of examples and practice drills.This book will teach you how to: construct scales,chords and intervals identify major and minor keycenters and common chord progressions accuratelyplay various rhythm feels and figures learn the basicprinciples of form and compositional analysis.00311270 . 14.95MUSICALCALISTHENICSFOR BRASSby Carmine CarusoA “must-own” guide for thebrass student and teacherrelating to the total physicaloutput that goes into playingany brass instrument. Theseare the same techniquesathletes use to develop thteir physical control appliedto musicicans.00842061 . 14.95MUSICIAN’SPRACTICEPLANNERA WEEKLY LESSON PLANNERFOR MUSIC STUDENTSMolto MusicProven successful in privatelessons and in the classroom,this planner is a must-havefor all musicians. Teacherscan use it to set goals and assignments, and studentscan montior their progress, time and efficiency.00311358 . 8.95

255METHODS & INSTRUCTIONON BECOMINGA CONDUCTORLESSONS AND MEDITATIONS ONTHE ART OF CONDUCTINGTHE ORCHESTRATIONHANDBOOKTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO EVERY INSTRUMENT IN THE ORCHESTRAby Don B. Ray, M.A.The Orchestration Handbook is an at-aglance guide to the key elements in amusical score. Students and instructorsalike will find this handbook indispensable for its clear, concise explanations of instrumentcharacteristics, musical symbols, mood and dynamicindications, and tempo marks. Designed in a unique4-1/2" x 12" format.00330525 . 7.95PLANETMUSICIANTHE WORLD MUSIC SOURCEBOOK FOR MUSICIANSby Julie Lyonn LiebermanWhether you’re a novice or apro, you can expand yourmusical horizons with thisbook’s practice material fromaround the globe. Presentsfresh approaches to technique and exciting new ways toenrich your musical vocabulary, including: worldrhythms and rhythmic exercises 150 world scales &modes mental and technical exercises a glossary ofworld instruments and styles and a 74-minute CDfeaturing Carol Maillard (Sweet Honey in the Rock),percussionist Tigger Benford, and keyboardist DanKleiman. Includes words of wisdom from BobbyMcFerrin, Pete Seeger, Glen Velez, and others, plus infoon world music on the internet. 152 page, 9"x12"00220008 Book/CD Pack . 22.95by Jim AikinBackbeat BooksIf you would like to knowabout music theory but don’twant to get bogged down in astuffy college-level textbook,this guide was written just for you! Covers: intervals, scales,modes, triads and advanced voicings; interpreting chordsymbols and reading sheet music; voice leading chord progressions and basic song forms; classical, jazz and pop; andmore, with helpful quizs and answers.00331173 . 19.95RHYTHMIC TRAININGby Robert StarerA continuation of BasicRhythmic Training, thiscollection of progressiverhythmic drills is designed toincrease a music student’sproficiency in executing andunderstanding Rhythm. Theexercises begin very simplyand proceed to more complex meters, beat divisionsand polyrhythms. The book can be used as asupplement to any method, or as a drill book for themusician who wishes to solidify and expand his/herrhythmic abilities.00120475 Textbook . 9.9500123559 Student Workbook. 6.95THE SOURCE –2ND EDITIONby Steve BartaPerfect for musicians,teachers, or anyone lookingfor solid info on scales,chords, and how they worktogether. Provides right- andleft-hand piano fingerings forscales, chords, and completeinversions, covering 20 different scales, each writtenin all 12 keys. The Source is the most completecollection of contemporary and traditional scales forclassical, jazz and other styles.00240885 . 15.95AN UNDERSTANDABLEAPPROACH TOMUSICAL EXPRESSIONby Kenneth LaudermilchMeredith MusicDesigned to enhance the expressive ability of instrumentalists of every age, this concise,easy-to-understandguidewritten by Kenneth Laudermilch presents 22 musicalconcepts that remove the mystery from and provideproficiency in the art of musical expression.00317119 . 12.95THE WOODSHEDDINGSOURCE BOOKTHE ULTIMATEPRACTICE MANUALby Emile De CosmoThese book/CD packs present a proven approach topracticing and are, inessence, woodshedding inbook form. Rehearsing withthis method daily will improve technique, readingability, rhythmic and harmonic vocabulary, eye/fingercoordination, endurance, range, theoretical knowledge, and listening skills – all of which lead to superiorimprovisational skills. The CD provides full rhythmsection and harmonic background for all 66 exercises.00842000 C Instruments . 19.9500842006 E Instruments. 19.9500842007 Bass Clef Instruments. 19.95YOU ARE YOURINSTRUMENTby Julie Lyonn LiebermanHuiksi Music CompanyThis unique guide helps allmusicians: open up newavenues of expression througha pain-free, healthy, fluidapproach to music-making;overcome performance anxiety, general tension, and muscular injury; and increaselearning skills and facilitate more effective motorcoordination.00695233 . 19.95TEACHER RESOURCESARRANGINGFOR LARGE JAZZENSEMBLEby Dick Lowell andKen PulligBerklee Press PublicationsNow, for the first time, learnthe same jazz ensemblearranging techniques taughtby renowned Berklee Collegeof Music faculty, and studied by the best and brightestarrangers working today. While the book focuses onclassic big band and jazz styles, the core informationabout horn harmony and arranging can be used for anystyle, from hip-hop to ska. The play-along CD includesmore than 60 demo tracks and arrangements written inthe style of masters such as Count Basie, Duke Ellingtonand Gil Evans, and performed by Berklee faculty.50449528 . 39.95 NEW RELEASESPrices subject to change without noticeMETH./INST.by Frank L. BattistiMeredith MusicThis incredible book by oneof the world’s foremostauthorities on conductingcontains no conductingpatterns, and no advice on how to conduct any piece.Instead, it focuses on the skills, knowledge andexperiences needed to become and function as aconductor-teacher."This text is a ’must have’ for all serious musicians. Itcaptures the legacy and wisdom of one of the mostimportant conductors of our time. This is what canhappen when a focused and inquisitive mind meets upwith a uniquely creative imagination."– Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Director of Wind Studies,College of Music – University of North Texas00317171 . 24.95A PLAYER’S GUIDE TOCHORDS & HARMONYMUSIC THEORY FORREAL-WORLD MUSICIANS

256METHODS & INSTRUCTIONMETH./INST.A COMPOSER’SINSIGHTTHOUGHTS, ANALYSIS ANDCOMMENTARY ON CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECESFOR WIND BANDedited by Timothy SalzmanMeredith MusicA Composer’s Insight, Vol. 1is the first in a five-volumeseries on major contemporary composers and theirworks for wind band. Included in this initial volume arerare, “behind-the-notes” perspectives acquired frompersonal interviews with each composer. An excellentresource for conductors, composers or enthusiastsinterested in acquiring a richer musical understandingof the composers’ training, compositional approach,musical influences and interpretative ideas.00317131 . 29.9

THEORY – BOOK 1 by Paul Schmeling Berklee Press Learn music theory based on over forty years of music theory instruction at Berklee College of Music. Whether you already play an instru ment, or are looking to expand the depth of your musical knowledge, understanding the fundamental concepts of