Carl Fischer

Carl Fischer Grand Method for Trumpet or Cornet
This Louis A. Saint-Jacome famous method for trumpet has been teaching students how to play since it was first written back in 1870. This version, which was revised by Claude Gordon, also includes The Saint-Jacome Celebrated Duets - Books 2 and 3, the Saint-Jacome 12 Grand Artistic Studies and the 36 Celebrated Studies by Bousquet that were all revised by Edwin Franko Goldman....details

Carl Fischer The Guitar Grimoire - Chords & Voicings
The pocket-sized Carl Fischer Case Book Series now contains a guitar case-sized version of The Guitar Grimoire- Chords & Voicings. The Case Book version contains the complete contents of the original, but has been rearranged and condensed to a more gig bag-friendly size. This volume is simply essential for guitar players, containing complete scales, modes, chords, and voicings along with thousands of diagrams, charts, and graphs. The Guitar Grimoire is a professional reference book that'll be great for years of use.Carl Fischer Music's best-selling The Guitar Grimoire series by Adam Kadmon has made a big impact in the world of guitar and bass pedagogy, and the new pocket-size edition makes it easier than ever for players to consult its wealth of information on the go....details

Carl Fischer The Guitar Grimoire - Scales & Modes
The pocket-sized Carl Fischer Case Book Series now contains a guitar case-sized version of The Guitar Grimoire - Scales & Modes. The Case Book version contains the complete contents of the original, but has been rearranged and condensed to a more gig bag-friendly size. This volume is simply essential for guitar players, containing complete scales, modes, chords, and voicings along with thousands of diagrams, charts, and graphs. The Guitar Grimoire is a professional reference book that'll be great for years of use.Carl Fischer Music's best-selling The Guitar Grimoire series by Adam Kadmon has made a big impact in the world of guitar and bass pedagogy, and the new pocket-size edition makes it easier than ever for players to consult its wealth of information on the go....details

Carl Fischer Arbans Complete Method-Trumpet
Arbans Complete Method for the Trumpet contains introductory text, instructional text and performance notes....details

Carl Fischer Music Pathways - Piano Discoveries
The child-oriented tunes are predominantly originals by the late, great Lynn Freeman Olson. Level A starts the beginning piano student by playing clusters of five white keys, to gain an orientation to the keyboard and to start to develop a natural hand position and technique. Next, students play simple tunes with simple rhythms in open fifths in both hands. Students are introduced to skips and steps on the keyboard and on the staff. It is not until this point that the musical alphabet and white key letter names are presented in Chapter 5. Next, students begin reading from two and three-line staves and shortly thereafter play from the five line staff. Keyboard charts are provided to show the appropriate hand position until Chapter 6 when clefs and the grand staff are introduced. By the last chapter, Chapter 14, students have been exposed to playing over a wide range of the staff and keyboard with an intervallic approach and no fixed hand positions....details

Carl Fischer Camp Jam: Rock Solid for Drums Book/CD
Rock Solid: Drums by Sean J. Kennedy is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to improving not only your drumming, but your overall musicianship too. Lesson topics include drum rudiments, effective listening, reading music, improving coordination, narrowing the gap between strong' and 'weak hands, learning essential rock beats and fills, and creating the most effective drum beats for songs. Also contains play-along tracks on the MP3 disc featuring a real band with over five hours of music, drumming tips, and suggestions performed by Liberty DeVitto and Sean Kennedy. Suitable for all levels, the drum techniques taught in Rock Solid: Drums will allow drummers to expand their creative potential and be ready to rock in no time....details

Carl Fischer Camp Jam: Rock Solid for Guitar Book/CD
Rock Solid: Guitar by Steve Freeman is jam-packed with techniques to have you playing like a pro. The lessons in the "Rock Rhythm and Grooves" section covers everything you need to know about chords and rhythm playing while "Rock Chops" refines skills to get you soloing like a true rock star, plus "Rock Styles" includes helpful playing tips and tricks on all of the different styles and eras of rock music. Author and guitar instructor Steve Freeman is the National Director of Camp Jam, and his years of experience as a professional guitarist will have you learning from one of the best in the business....details

Carl Fischer Camp Jam: Rock Solid for Bass Book/CD
Rock Solid: Bass is jam-packed with techniques to have you playing like a pro. The "Rock Chops" section will develop your bass playing technique to get you laying down kickin' bass lines right away, and "Rock Styles" includes helpful playing tips and tricks on all of the different styles and eras of rock music. Author and bass guitar instructor Don Klayman's years of experience as a professional bass player will have you learning from one of the best in the business....details

Carl Fischer Camp Jam - Rock Solid: Keyboards (Book/MP3)
Rock Solid: Keyboard is jam-packed with techniques to have you playing like a pro. The "Rock Rhythm and Grooves" section covers everything you need to know about chord inversions and voicings while "Rock Chops" develops your skills by building knowledge and technique through scales, plus "Rock Styles" includes helpful playing tips and tricks on all of the different styles and eras of rock music. Includes a handy reference section containing chords and scales in every key for quick review. Author and keyboard instructor Pete Orenstein's years of experience as a professional keyboard player will have you learning from one of the best in the business....details

Carl Fischer Protocol: A Guide to the Collegiate Audition Process for Saxophone Book
Providing useful reference and audition material for college-bound saxophone players, the book Protocol: A Guide to the Collegiate Audition Process for Saxophone was created by college and university music educators. It includes the most frequently requested audition requirements from many universities. Saxophone students will go into their college auditions completely prepared with help from this book. For alto saxophone....details

Carl Fischer 14 Duets for Trumpet Book
This unique duet collection of classical repertoire by Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, and Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet of The Cleveland Orchestra, offers students and professionals the opportunity to hone their ensemble skills in a variety of ways. The duets can be played by trumpet and trombone, with two trumpets or two trombones, and either instrument can play the top or bottom part. All 14 trumpet duets are the ultimate in ensemble flexibility for study or performance. Edited in detail and engraved for easy reading, 14 Duet for Trumpet should be a part of every brass player's library....details

Carl Fischer 14 Duets for Trombone Book
This unique duet collection of classical repertoire by Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, and Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet of The Cleveland Orchestra, offers students and professionals the opportunity to hone their ensemble skills in a variety of ways. The duets can be played by trumpet and trombone, with two trumpets or two trombones, and either instrument can play the top or bottom part. All trombone duets are the ultimate in ensemble flexibility for study or performance. Edited in detail and engraved for easy reading, 14 Duets for Trombone should be a part of every brass player's library....details

Carl Fischer I Used To Play Violin Book/CD
I Used to Play Violin is an innovative new book for adults looking to get back into playing their instrument of yesteryear. First and foremost, the book I Used to Play Violin is meant to get people reacquainted with their instruments by providing them with the types of music they want to play. Each contains a wide variety of violin music in varying styles, including pop, jazz, and classics, giving players countless hours of enjoyment. The included CD contains audio MP3 files of complete performances of each song, plus versions of their accompaniments without the melody to make playing along even more satisfying. The printable PDF files of the piano parts on the CD can be used to play with a pianist friend, giving even more performance opportunities. I Used to Play Violin is a jump-start for former violin players wanting to get comfortable again with their instruments....details

Carl Fischer I Used To Play Trumpet Book/CD
I Used to Play Trumpet is an innovative book for adults looking to get back into playing their instrument of yesteryear. First and foremost, this trumpet book is meant to get people reacquainted with their instrument by providing them with the types of music they want to play. I Used to Play Trumpet contains a wide variety of trumpet music in varying styles, including pop, jazz, and classics, giving trumpet players countless hours of enjoyment. The enclosed CD contains audio MP3 files of complete performances of each song, plus versions of their accompaniments without the melody to make playing along even more satisfying. The printable PDF files of the piano parts on the CD can be used to play with a pianist friend, giving even more performance opportunities. I Used to Play Trumpet is a jump-start for former players wanting to get comfortable again with their trumpet....details

Carl Fischer 36 Studies for Trombone
36 Studies for Trombone is designed for any level of skill player wishing to improve their talent and dexterity. Divided into three parts, the studies progress on one another. The first pieces are simple, making them ideal for beginners and gradually gain complexity. By the time players are done with this book, they will be able to play advanced works....details

Carl Fischer I Used To Play Flute Book/CD
I Used to Play Flute is an innovative book for adults looking to get back into playing their instrument of yesteryear. First and foremost, this instructional book is meant to get people reacquainted with playing flute by providing them with the types of music they want to play. I Used to Play Flute contains a wide variety of songs in varying styles, including pop, jazz, and classics, giving flute players countless hours of enjoyment. The enclosed CD contains audio MP3 files of complete performances of each song, plus versions of their accompaniments without the melody to make playing along even more satisfying. The printable PDF files of the piano parts on the CD can be used to play with a pianist friend, giving even more performance opportunities. I Used to Play Flute is a jump-start for former players wanting to get comfortable again with their instruments....details

Carl Fischer 60 Selected Studies for French Horn Book 1
Long known as one of the standard collections of etudes for horn, this work is published in two volumes and contains studies that are progressive in level. Complete with editorial markings and remarks, this work is sure to help improve the technique of the developing French horn student. These exercises are progressively more challenging, increasing the technical development of players....details

Carl Fischer 32 Etudes for Trumpet or Cornet
These studies are offered as the fruit of twenty-years teaching experience, to prepare the embryonic trumpeter for advanced work. The purpose is to provide technical material which shall be sufficiently attractive from the melodic standpoint to maintain the student's interest, and the composer hopes they may contribute in no small degree to his musical and technical progress....details

Carl Fischer 40 Progressive Etudes for Trumpet
Forty Progressive Etudes for Trumpet supplies players with pleasant and melodic materials that will bring them through novice and intermediate levels of skill. Starting out very basic and simple, Hering introduces and builds on various concepts so that players can effortlessly increase their talents. By making the material extremely valuable and interesting, the book is sure to establish and build on a solid foundation for future progress in performing....details

Carl Fischer 60 Selected Studies for French Horn Book 2
Long known as one of the standard collections of etudes for horn, this work is published in two volumes and contains studies that are progressive in level. Complete with editorial markings and remarks, this work is sure to help improve the technique of the developing French horn student. These exercises are progressively more challenging, increasing the technical development of players....details

Carl Fischer Sixty Selected Studies for Trumpet Book 1
Sixty Selected Studies for Trumpet are fantastic for trumpeters who wish to secure their technical control and develop a stylistic awareness. Book I contains the first 34 of the 60 exercises and Book II contains the final 26 exercises that will prepare players to perfect their accuracy and precision....details

Carl Fischer Sixty Selected Studies for Trumpet Book 2
Sixty Selected Studies for Trumpet are fantastic for trumpeters who wish to secure their technical control and develop a stylistic awareness. Book I contains the first 34 of the 60 exercises and Book II contains the final 26 exercises that will prepare players to perfect their accuracy and precision....details

Carl Fischer 24 Advanced Etudes for Trumpet
These studies are intended as a supplement to the first and second books of etudes for Trumpet or Cornet by the same composer (Thirty-Two Etudes and Forty Progressive Etudes). The studies provide material dealing with more specialized problems, i.e.,rhythm, phrasing, and articulation. The teacher will find them invaluable as a further means of helping the student to attain mastery of the instrument and develop musicianship....details

Carl Fischer 28 Melodious and Technical Etudes for Trumpet
Sigmund Hering offers trumpeters a variety of key signatures in Twenty-Eight Melodious and technical Etudes for Trumpet. Focusing on articulation sequences, syncopation, simple and compound subdivision (along with other topics), this book is certainly going to challenge players in an exciting manner....details

Carl Fischer 36 Studies for Trombone with F Attachment
Thirty-Six Studies for Trombone with F attachment is intended to expose the technical possibilities of trombonists using the F attachment. This book also helps develop and command a complete range of the trombone. Things will stay interesting and fresh with all the differences in the studies. Aspects explored are variations of articulation, dynamics, nuance, rhythm, tempo and general style....details

Carl Fischer Forty Progressive Etudes for Trombone
One of the most prolifically published brass pedagogues of the twentieth century, Sigmund Herring's 40 Progressive Etudes is recognized as a standard publication with forty easier etudes that are perfect for the developing trombone or baritone player....details

Carl Fischer Method for Bass Trombone
For players who have mastered the standard method of the trombone, Method for Bass Trombone and F attachment for tenor trombone focuses on the complexities of the thumb valve. The studies offered were designed to demonstrate the challenges of playing thumb valve as a part of a standard symphonic repertoire. Containing two parts; part 1-explanations of the valve, positioning, staccatos, legatos and thumb coordination, chromatics and triads, part 2- studies and exercises, this book gives players the chance to enhance their talent with a difficult key....details

Carl Fischer Systematic Approach to Daily Practice
Systematic Approach to Daily Practice for trumpet develops the skills necessary to play on a professional level. With this 52 week program, students will develop Second C below C to C above High C along with power, endurance, sound and control techniques. There is even an introductory page with tips on how, what and when to practice to ensure optimum results....details

Carl Fischer The Orchestra Trumpeter
Trumpeters who play in an orchestra know that their instruments are one of the loudest in the group... any mistake or missed note can be detected. To refine and perfect their sounds, players are finally given a book to work on one of the more difficult skills: transpostioning. The Orchestra Trumpeter- A Method for Transposition by Sigmund Hering can be used by young trumpeters to master this art at an early stage or by advanced players looking to perfect their touch....details

Carl Fischer Studies in Legato for Trombone
Studies in Legato for trombone contains tips, tricks and practices for mastering this musical form. The helpful introductory page, 'Before You Begin' explains the importance and techniques for clean slides, intonations and holding the instrument. The exercises are excerpts of works from Concone, Marchesi and Panofka....details

Carl Fischer Melodious Etudes for Bass Trombone
Melodious Etudes for Bass Trombone is a collection for intermediate to advanced players arranged by Allen Ostrander. The pieces are selected from the vocalises of Marco Bordogni and are an enjoyable way to challenge and improve ones playing technics....details

Carl Fischer The Double Valve Bass Trombone
This comprehensive method is a must for any bass trombone player. Alan Raph's book goes into all aspects of double valve bass trombone performance. This book offers exercises to reinforce the topics discussed....details

Carl Fischer 32 Etudes for Trombone
Sigmund Hering has extended his teaching skills to trombonists with 32 Etudes for Trombone. These etudes are intended for novice to intermediate level players who are looking to build on their basic playing skills....details

Carl Fischer Daily Trumpet Routines
Claude Gordon's Daily Trumpet Routine offers superb help in setting the foundation for a trumpeter's daily practice and performing schedule. Along with his first book Systematic Approach, it can help develop a trumpeter's total concept of playing with a particular emphasis on strong upper register development....details

Carl Fischer Etudes in All the Major and Minor Keys for Trumpet
Etudes in All the Major and Minor Keys for trumpet is a collection of 32 works designed for trumpeters who have just reached an advanced level of talent. The exercises include arpeggio studies, double and triple tonguing, some larger interval passages at fast tempi, articulation studies, standard simple and compound meters, but also including 3/8, 4/8, 9/8. Most etudes tend to feature a particular rhythmic pattern and create an interest through harmonic, dynamic, and articulation changes....details

Carl Fischer 23 Orchestral Etudes for the Advanced Trumpeter
The etudes in this book are based on some of the most significant themes in the symphonic repertoire. Teachers have felt a growing need for the more advanced student to have the opportunity to develop the necessary technical and overall musical skills to perform these beautiful passages well. Since the original passages are usually brief, they have been extended into complete and autonomous studies, with the original styles preserved as much as possible. The etudes are presented here in chronological order, beginning with great Baroque passages and extending to twentieth-century works. Hopefully, each student will reap the rewards of combining rigorous drill wiht the joy of performing some of the finest moments in orchestral literature....details

Carl Fischer Physical Approach to Elementary Brass Playing - Bass Clef
Physical Approach to Elementary Brass Playing has been broken into twenty-eight lessons. This has been done with the purpose of helping the busy teacher or band director with his students during the school year. Each lesson advances gradually with everything to be done each day explained thoroughly, thus eliminating the worry and wonder of what to do next. This book is for the beginner and for the one having problems as well ...with or without a teacher...details

Carl Fischer Tongue Level Exercises for Trumpet
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Carl Fischer 30 Etudes for Trumpet or Cornet
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Carl Fischer Prelude to Brass Playing - Trumpet
Teachers, parents, students and players of all ages and levels will find important information and great insight into brass playing from one of the world's greatest practitioners of the trumpet, Rafael Mendez, in this book. Produced in collaboration with noted brass educator Edward Gibney, this guide is written in an inviting style that will inspire, inform and clarify. This thorough text covers proper care of one's instrument, breathing, embouchure, intonation, registration, and much more. Everything a brass player needs to know in one comprehensive book!...details

Carl Fischer Physical Approach to Daily Practice
Claude Gordon addresses an underlying issue with bad brass players; they have not properly developed the basic physical aspects of playing such as holding, breathing, positioning etc. Physical Approach to elementary brass playing for trumpet addresses these issues in three parts. The first part explains basic rudiments of music, while the second addresses the trumpet specifically. The final section includes 28 lessons that were designed to be practiced one day at a time to ensure players can properly develop these essential skills....details

Carl Fischer Daily Embouchure Studies - Treble Clef
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Carl Fischer Protocol: A Guide to the Collegiate Audition Process - Trumpet
The purpose of this book is to provide high school students with or without a private teacher with a comprehensive collection of materials that will satisfy the needs of most college/university music auditions. The editors of this collection have drawn from experiences as college/university music professors and from experiences supervising entrance auditions for large and small university music programs. This collection will aid students by exposing them to the expectations of the audition process, and assisting their preparation for this process, and creating a comfort level that allows students to present themselves in the best light possible. This book is an indispensable guide for every student considering auditioning for any collegiate music program....details

Carl Fischer Melodious Etudes for Trumpet
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Carl Fischer 32 Rose Etudes for Clarinet
Carl Fischer Music's best-selling 32 Rose Etudes for Clarinet has been given a fresh new look and added value with a gorgeous new cover and CD containing not only MP3 piano accompaniment tracks composed and recorded by John Walker, but also printable PDFs for all 32 piano accompaniments. This edition of the best-selling 32 Rose Etudes for clarinet students is a repackaging of the 2002 revised/corrected edition with the accompaniment CD, previously sold separately. Meticulously revised and edited by clarinetist Melvin Warner, this edition contains valuable insight into both the original author Cyrille Rose and Franz Wilhelm Ferling, on whose music the Rose studies were based. Parker's accompaniments further enhance the musical quality of these etudes while making practice and performance more meaningful. Many of these beautiful, melodic etudes are perfect for recital use as well. With this new edition, a classic and trusted method becomes all the more indispensable....details

Carl Fischer Melodious Etudes for Horn
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Carl Fischer Studies in Lyricism - Trumpet
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Carl Fischer 67 Bugle Calls
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Carl Fischer Melodious Etudes for Trombone Series Book 1
Marco Bordogni (1788-1856), a celebrated tenor of the early 19th Century, wrote these vocalize during his later career as a voice teacher. Transcribed and adapted by Joannes Rochut, these three books of studies are one of the cornerstones of trombone repertoire. Presented in a logical pedagogical sequence of etudes in the easiest keys and simple rhythms to the more challenging and elaborate studies that occur later in the books, these books are a must for any student of the trombone....details

Carl Fischer Melodious Etudes for Trombone Series Book 2
Marco Bordogni (1788-1856), a celebrated tenor of the early 19th Century, wrote these vocalize during his later career as a voice teacher. Transcribed and adapted by Joannes Rochut, these three books of studies are one of the cornerstones of trombone repertoire. Presented in a logical pedagogical sequence of etudes in the easiest keys and simple rhythms to the more challenging and elaborate studies that occur later in the books, these books are a must for any student of the trombone....details

Carl Fischer Melodious Etudes for Trombone Series Book 3
Marco Bordogni (1788-1856), a celebrated tenor of the early 19th Century, wrote these vocalize during his later career as a voice teacher. Transcribed and adapted by Joannes Rochut, these three books of studies are one of the cornerstones of trombone repertoire. Presented in a logical pedagogical sequence of etudes in the easiest keys and simple rhythms to the more challenging and elaborate studies that occur later in the books, these books are a must for any student of the trombone....details

Carl Fischer Foundation to Tuba and Sousaphone Playing
Foundation to Tuba and Sousaphone Playing is a complete method book with instructions for their practical uses in bands, symphony dance and jazz orchestras. These 28 lessons for beginners range from fingering tones and scale building to exercise conductive to lip flexibility. Other basic introductory contents are breath control, systematic practice, fingering charts and a practice planner to ensure that players are staying on top of their exercises....details

Carl Fischer Complete Method for the French Horn
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Carl Fischer Elementary Studies for the Trumpet
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Carl Fischer Technical Studies for the Cornet
This work has been especially written to enable the cornet student to conquer any technical difficulties he or she might encounter in the literature for the instrument. By carefully following the instructions in this book, the student will build up strength and endurance without strain or injury to his embouchure. If this lips remain flexible and the tone is not forced, it will be possible to play easily any note, regardless of the register....details

Carl Fischer Characteristic Studies for Cornet
A work that has stood the test of time by one of the brass world's most important pedagogues, Character Studies for the Cornet should be part of any trumpet student's library. Within its pages, the student will gain valuable insight on tonguing and the 24 characteristic studies will help the student to gain absolute control of technique, articulation, slurring and endurance. This work will prove helpful and beneficial to the developing student....details

Carl Fischer Setting Up Drills for Trumpet
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Carl Fischer Practical Studies for the Trumpet
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Carl Fischer 60 Selected Studies for Trombone Book 1
Published in two volumes, Sixty Studies for Trombone helps to build musicianship, agility, and articulation. It progresses from easy to difficult and is a must have for serious trombone students. As part of a progression series, the second book is intended for intermediate students who are serious about advancing their skills with the trombone. To assist in building the talent of trombonist, the book includes a practice planner for students to keep track of their progress, set goals, and note difficulties that need more attention....details

Carl Fischer My First Arban Book for Tuba
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Carl Fischer My First Arban Book for French Horn
An introduction to the essential elements of the famous Arban method presented in a logical manner and in a format for developing students to use. The Arban techniques of brass playing adapt very well to the study of the horn. This book will improve the technical facility and musicianship of the young horn player the way the Arban method has for a century. It will serve as a fantastic preparation for the Arban techniques and help the developing students make the transition into the standard pedagogical horn literature. My First Arban is designed to work both in an individual and a group lesson setting. My First Arban is an invaluable tool to take young horn players to the next level of playing....details

Carl Fischer Double & Triple Tonguing - A Complete Approach for Trumpet
One of the most prolifically published trumpet pedagogues of the twentieth century, Sigmund Hering had a number of materials that remained unpublished after his death. The editors have carefully culled through these materials and have compiled this essential book for young trumpet players that offers exercises and etudes that will help them build strong tonguing technique....details

Carl Fischer Arban's Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet Book and CD
In celebration of over one million copies sold, Carl Fischer Music is proud to present a new and special edition of this classic publication that has served as the method of choice for generations of trumpet players. The Authentic Arban's Complete Conservatory Method offers the student a comprehensive system of study for the trumpet including scales, etudes, duets, solos and extensive exercises designed to develop musicianship and technique. The new Platinum Edition features: Comb-binding for easier use Piano Accompaniment CD for the Fantasies included in the book Handsome Platinum Edition cover...details

Carl Fischer 60 Selected Studies for Trombone Book 2
Published in two volumes, Sixty Studies for Trombone helps to build musicianship, agility, and articulation. It progresses from easy to difficult and is a must have for serious trombone students. As part of a progression series, the second book is intended for intermediate students who are serious about advancing their skills with the trombone. To assist in building the talent of trombonist, the book includes a practice planner for students to keep track of their progress, set goals, and note difficulties that need more attention....details

Carl Fischer Studies in Legato for Bass Trombone and Tuba
Studies in Legato for bass trombone and tuba focuses on breathing control, smoothness and relaxation so players can properly learn this challenging feature. The helpful introductory page, 'Before You Begin' explains the importance and technics for clean valves, clean fingering and specific instructions for any bass trombonist. At the start of each exercise, there are also helpful tips on playing. Included in the back of the book is a practice planner so players can keep track of their progress....details

Carl Fischer Systematic Approach to Daily Practice - Bass Clef
This book is designed to systematically develop strength and muscle coordination along with wind control so that the student will play naturally and easily as his fears disappear....details

Carl Fischer Arban's Famous Method for Trombone Platinum Edition
Arban's Famous Method for Trombone Platinum Edition Book/CD is a celebration of over 500,000 copies sold of the quintessential original edition by Joseph Jean-Baptiste Laurent Arban. The classic edition that has served as the method of choice for generations of trombone players, Arban's Famous Method offers the student a comprehensive system of study for the trombone, including scales, etudes, duets, solos, and extensive exercises designed to develop musicianship and technique. The Platinum Edition comes with exciting new features including comb-binding for easier use, a handsome new Platinum Edition cover,plus a piano accompaniment CD for the 12 Fantaisies contained in the book, including "Fantaisie and Variations on a Cavatina,""Fantaisie Brillante," "Caprice and Variations," "The Carnival of Venice," and more....details

Carl Fischer Technical Studies - Bass Clef
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Carl Fischer My First Arban Book for Trumpet
An introduction to the essential elements of the famous Arban method presented in a logical manner and in a format for developing students to use. This book will improve the technical facility and musicianship of the young trumpet player the way the Arban method has for a century. It will serve as a fantastic preparation for the ever popular Arban Complete Conservatory Method and ready students wanting more specialized instruction from that treatise. My First Arban is designed to work both in an individual and group lesson setting. My First Arban is an invaluable tool to take young trumpet payers to the next level of playing....details

Carl Fischer My First Arban Book for Trombone
An introduction to the essential elements of the famous Arban method presented in a logical manner and in a format for developing students to use. This book will improve the technical facility and musicianship of the young trombone player the way the Arban method has for a century. It will serve as a fantastic preparation for the ever popular Arban's Famous Method for Trombone and ready students wanting more specialized instruction from that treatise. My First Arban is designed to work both in an individual and group lesson setting. My First Arban is an invaluable tool to take young trombone payers to the next level of playing....details

Carl Fischer The Art of Chords 2nd Edition
Addresses one of the most common weaknesses of the learn-by-ear guitar player: reading and understanding chords. This book offers a revolutionary approach to looking at chords that is both simple and easily remembered. With the knowledge of just 6 chords, 2 basic formulas, and some of the rudiments of music theory, the player can understand and play more than 9,000 possible guitar chords. Fun for individual study and classroom use, The Art of Chords is great preparation for guitarists of any musical background. The book is augmented by a website full of additional lessons and information....details

Carl Fischer Keyboard Grimoire - A Complete Guide for the Guitarist and Keyboardist
Created for guitarists and keyboard players alike, this compendium contains all you need to know about how music is constructed. Includes scales, modes, chords, as well as harmonic extension and substitutions....details

Carl Fischer Wilco Songbook
This anthology has 27 of Wilco's popular songs arranged for piano, guitar, and voice. The songs contained in this 152-page collection come from the five classic Wilco studio albums: A.M., Being There, Summerteeth, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, and A Ghost Is Born.The Wilco Songbook marks the first time the band's tunes have been available in print with complete guitar tabs, lyrics, and piano scores. It includes such hits as "Box Full of Letters," "Casino Queen," "The Lonely 1," "Via Chicago," "Jesus, etc.," "I'm the Man Who Loves You," and "Hummingbird."...details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire - A Notated Intervallic Study of Scale
This book eases the player into reading music. A must for the guitarist seeking to become musically literate....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire - The Fingerpicking Book
Starting with chord fingerpicking patterns and expanding to scale (major and minor) fingerpicking and ostinato bass variations, author Adam Kadmon uses thousands of charts, diagrams, and musical examples to guide and instruct you on how to master the technique and the instrument. All the examples are working and function operations that will lead to the immediate application and creation of progressions, songs, and compositions....details

Carl Fischer Bass Grimoire {Book/DVD)
The Bass Grimoire book guides you through concise graphic diagrams for a well-rounded understanding of bass scales. It's perfect for the intermediate and advanced bass player who knows how to play bass chords but never knew how they were built.The Bass Grimoire DVD unlocks the secrets of the bass with Carl Fischer's addition to the Grimoire series, The Bass Grimoire DVD by Adam Kadmon. This DVD representation of the best-selling publication The Bass Grimoire reveals the mystery of the bass in twelve lessons ranging from The Major Scale to Scale Tone Degrees. The Bass Grimoire DVD video lays out the mechanics of bass playing right before your eyes by presenting intricate on-screen fingering patterns as well as lesson summaries. These valuable tools allow the audience to follow along visually while practicing and then receive a full breakdown of the tutorial that was just taught. Carl Fischer's The Bass Grimoire DVD is an essential item for any bass player looking to improve upon their skills and would be an invaluable lesson and practice tool. Reach your highest musical potential as taught by Adam Kadmon, a master of the bass, with The Bass Grimoire DVD....details

Carl Fischer How to Develop your own Sound DVD
In the third DVD of the A Natural Evolution series, Dave Weckl focuses on all aspects of developing your own sound. Beginning with how to get a great acoustic sound, Weckl walks through all the details of tuning a drum kit and guides drummers through proper selection and placement. Next, Weckl works with the mixing console and covers frequencies, equalization, phase cancellation and noise gates. All of the topics are clearly demonstrated with visual graphs and audio reinforcement....details

Carl Fischer Beginning Hand Drumming
Hand drumming is a relaxing, creative, and fun way for you to express yourself and spend time with others. With this instructional DVD and book pack, you get a complete and easy-to-follow guide that will teach you the basics of hand drumming. It combines traditional knowledge with drum circle tipsthat add up to lots of hands-on fun. With this Beginning Hand Drumming, you will learn hand drum techniques, world beat rhythms, and much more to get you fully equipped to join the next drum circle. You will gain valuable insights about hand drumming using congas, djembes, and hand percussion, for both individual and group applications. With this package you will: •Examine the myth of possessing "no rhythm." •Explore creative approaches to unleash the rhythm inside of you. •Learn practical exercises to develop technique, and improve your ear. •Play fun and beautiful traditional rhythms. •Explore all the ways to play at drum circles. •Learn the "nuts and bolts" about hand drum and percussion instruments. •Create a supportive environment so you can play with family and friends. •Enjoy creating rhythms with the extensive play-along segments on the DVD.Perfect for: Drummers of all ages Nursing Homes and Senior Centers Private Drum Teachers Recreation Centers Drum Circle Participants and Facilitators Churches Elementary, Middle and High School Music Teachers Music Therapists and Social Workers Parents and Families"I am amazed how this DVD and book pull together so many vital drumming concepts and answers so many questions in a fun and easy-to-follow format. This is an invaluable resource for both students and instructors that truly finds harmony in the diverse world of hand drumming."—Brian West, Drummer, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, and Musical Director for Dance Africa University of Oregon...details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Book
Guitar Grimoire gives you complete explanations with full fretboard patterns of all 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-tone scales and modes. 211 pages....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Chord Encyclopedia Book
Guitar Grimoire Chord Encyclopedia by best-selling guitar author Adam Kadmon brings you just about every guitar chord you can think of, including open and movable fingering charts, intervallic formula charts, and charts organized in harmonic formation sequence. 330 pages....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire - Progressions and Improvisations Book
Guitar Grimoire - Progressions and Improvisations gives you hundreds of guitar exercises and thousands of fretboard diagrams of chords and scale patterns, plus notation. Improv and composing techniques are explained and interwoven throughout. 282 pages....details

Carl Fischer The Guitar Grimoire - Chords and Voicings Book
Guitar Grimoire - Chords and Voicings includes polychords, chord substitutions, inversions and movable voicings. Makes you a more creative rhythm player. 220 pages....details

Carl Fischer Bass Grimoire DVD
Unlock the secrets of the bass with Carl Fischer's addition to the Grimoire series, The Bass Grimoire DVD by Adam Kadmon. This DVD representation of the best-selling publication The Bass Grimoire reveals the mystery of the bass in twelve lessons ranging from The Major Scale to Scale Tone Degrees. The Bass Grimoire DVD video lays out the mechanics of bass playing right before your eyes by presenting intricate on-screen fingering patterns as well as lesson summaries. These tools allow the viewer to follow along visually while practicing and then receive a full break down of the lesson that was just taught. Carl Fischer's The Bass Grimoire DVD is for any bass player looking to improve upon their skills. The DVD is packed with invaluable lessons also serves as a practice tool. Reach your highest musical potential as taught by Adam Kadmon, a master of the bass, with The Bass Grimoire DVD....details

Carl Fischer Brushworks the DVD by Clayton Cameron
In this double DVD set, Clayton Cameron brings to life the methods and concepts presented in his award-winning book/CD Brushworks. The DVD set features Cameron performing all of the unique brushstrokes and drum styles he's known for. Other highlights include a special section with tap dancing legend Chester Williams, exceptional solo presentations by Clayton Cameron, and bonus performances by The Clayton Cameron Trio with Billy Childs on piano and Joe Sanders on brass....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Vol. 3 Progressions and Improvisations DVD
Renowned guitar wizard Adam Kadmon personally conveys the guitar techniques that have made his Guitar Grimoire series among the best-selling guitar instruction books around. These lessons explain what progressions are and teaches you how to play scales, modes, and chords over them in compositions and jams....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Vol. 3 Pack (Book/DVD)
Volume 3 of Guitar Grimoire is a killer instructional pack with hundreds of exercises and thousands of fretboard diagrams of guitar chords and scale patterns, with notation in both print and DVD. Improv and composing techniques are explained and interwoven throughout....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Vol. 1 Pack (Book/DVD)
Understand scales and modes with lessons covering The Major Scale, Intervals, Scales, Modes, Transposing, Applying It to the Guitar, Patterns, and Pattern Connections. Complete explanations with full fretboard patterns of all 5-, 6-, 7-, and 8-tone scales and modes included in the 211 page Guitar Grimoire book and DVD....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Vol. 2 Pack (Book/DVD)
Guitar Grimoire's Volume 2 DVD picks up where Volume 1 leaves off with everything you ever wanted to know about guitar scale compatibility, voicings, and arpeggios. Includes polychords, chord substitutions, inversions, and movable voicings....details

Carl Fischer Akira Jimbo Fujiyama - Combining Acoustic and Electronic Drums (DVD)
Akira Jimbo demonstrates how to expand the drum set to become a solo instrument with a drum trigger system for combining acoustic and electronic drums. The DVD includes interviews and behind the scenes footage, as well as 4 song performances. In English, Spanish, and Japanese....details

Carl Fischer Dave Weckl How to Practice Drum DVD
As part of Dave's A Natural Evolution series, Dave explains and demonstrates various warm-ups on drum, hand/foot technique, independence exercises, and applying Swiss triplets to the drum set. The section on time and motion studies provides insightful instruction on getting everything to groove. Dave's band helps to bring these drumming concepts to life with exciting live performances....details

Carl Fischer Jazz Licks (Book/CD)
Produced by Don Mock, Jazz Licks introduces some of the most celebrated licks from jazz performers on the guitar (Joe Pass, Pat Martino, George Benson) and other celebrated jazz instrumentalists such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis. With the help of a play-along CD, beginning and experienced players can enrich their playing and their feel for jazz harmony and rhythms with this collection of exercises and examples. Each musical example or study is presented in staff notation and tablature format. David Petersen, is one of the best jazz guitarists in the Pacific Northwest and has been on the faculty of the Cornish School of the Arts in Seattle, Washington since 1977. He teaches jazz guitar, ensembles, and ear-training....details

Carl Fischer Country Guitar Licks (Book/CD)
Country Guitar Licks offers a vast library of more than 80 hot country licks that will help any guitarist improvise more effectively. Learning and mastering scales and chords is vital, but to be a good player and improviser it is also essential to have a usable set of melodic ideas or licks to enrich each guitar solo. The licks are designed to be played with a variety of ten common rhythmic patterns or "grooves" derived from actual hit country songs. The play-along tracks on the CD are a great way to experiment with licks the user has picked up from the book. Author Todd Barth is an experienced guitarist whose 29 years of touring and recording have gone into making this book and CD a great way for guitarists to enrich their ability to play country music effectively....details

Carl Fischer The Quick Guide to Djembe Drumming (DVD)
This DVD offers a concise and comprehensive look at the drumming techniques that a student will need to master when learning to play the West African djembe drum. Topics covered in the lessons include essential drum tones, a diverse assortment of African rhythms, improvisation, drum soloing, cultural context, and much more....details

Carl Fischer Akira Jimbo Wasabi Drum (DVD)
View an interview with sizzling Japanese drummer Akira Jimbo in which he reveals his personal journey into the discovery of his drumming personality. With this DVD, you'll learn his twofold approach: to learn from drummers you admire but then add a bit of yourself to create your own drumming style....details

Carl Fischer Quick Guide to Playing Doumbek (DVD)
A preliminary approach to learning to play doumbek, the most popular hand drum in the Middle East. The drumming lessons are taught progressively, so the viewer will learn proper tone and rhythmic combinations that are directly integrated into playing traditional Middle Eastern music....details

Carl Fischer Advanced Funk Studies for Drums (DVD)
Both of Rick Latham's best-selling books, Advanced Funk Studies and Contemporary Drumset Techniques, on one single disc. In addition to drum lessons, the DVD includes additional segments including interviews with Ed Shaughnessy and Louie Bellson, as well as 9 live band performances....details

Carl Fischer Brushworks (Book/CD)
Legendary drummer Clayton Cameron reveals the secrets of good brushwork in this crucial book. Noted as one of the world's most innovative drummers, Cameron gives the reader an encyclopedic survey of brushstrokes in a step-by-step process that is clear and precise. Also included is a CD detailing sounds and patterns....details

Carl Fischer Playing with Drum Loops (Book/CDs)
With the Carl Fischer Playing with Drum Loops book, drummers will get the tools needed to improve their musicianship and add the use of loops to their repertoire. In addition, DJs and electronica artists will be able to add more musical and intricate layers to their sound. Home recording enthusiasts will find that they will gain valuable insight and better command over their computer-based recording programs while giving their work a more authentic feel. Author Donny Gruendler shows the reader in a clear and concise manner how to work with and master the use of music and percussion loops in addition to backing tracks in music production. Included with this instructional book are 2 CDs that feature examples and ideas for all the material presented in each chapter as well as demonstrations on how to put it all together....details

Carl Fischer Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian Rhythms for the Drums Book/CDs
A comprehensive introduction to six different styles of Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian drumming, this book is the outgrowth of the innovative instructional courses developed at the famed Drummers Collective in New York City.Each style section contains a biography of the faculty member who teaches it, historical background on the development of the particular drumming technique and its derivatives, notated examples, performance tips, discography, and bibliography. Most importantly, the Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian Rhythms book includes a two-CD set that lets you hear the notated examples in performance tracks by the Drummers Collective Faculty and provides play-along tracks so you can join in.Drumming styles covered include: Afro-Cuban, Contemporary Afro-Cuban, Afro-Pop, Brazilian, Caribbean and New Orleans (Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans Funk, et. al.). This book and CD package is a terrific way for developing players to greatly expand and enrich their drumming "palettes."...details

Carl Fischer Fusion: A Study in Contemporary Music for the Drums Book/CD
This instructional book and CD utilize four tunes as a basis to show how this fusion-blending drumming process can occur and expose you to major trends that exist.Fusion: A Study in Contemporary Music for the Drums contains historical references and background, useful information and explanations about the styles, notated musical examples of each approach, detailed points about "feel," important performance tips, extensive discographies and bibliographies, biographies of each author, and demonstration performances and play-along tracks on the accompaniment CD.The drum lessons in The Collective Contemporary Styles Series represents many years of work on the part of many talented collective faculty members, who have had the experience of playing and teaching these styles to literally thousands of young rhythm-section musicians over the last 30 years. This series is the fruit of their labor with the information presented in a manner that is easy to grasp....details

Carl Fischer Contemporary Rock Styles for the Bass Book/CD
Contemporary Rock Styles breaks down rock music into 15 of the most important sub-groups. You will also get an insight into the constant cross-fertilization of styles that make rock 'n' roll a rich and exciting musical genre.This instructional book for bass guitarists contains historical references and background, useful information and explanations about the styles, notated musical examples of each approach, detailed points about "feel," important performance tips, extensive discographies and bibliographies, biographies of each author, and demonstration performances and play-along tracks on the accompaniment CD.The material in The Collective Contemporary Styles Series represents many years of work on the part of many talented faculty members, who have had the experience of playing and teaching these styles to literally thousands of young musicians over the last thirty years. This series is the fruit of their labor and talent with the information presented in a manner that is easy to grasp....details

Carl Fischer Drumming Out of the Shadows Book/CD
Drumming Out of the Shadows covers three Shadows Fall albums and contains exclusive interviews, note-for-note drum transcriptions for 15 Shadows Fall songs—personally edited by Jason Bittner—diagrams of drum setups, personal memories from the studio, a special section of double bass drum exercises, and photos from Bittner's private collection.The supplemental CD is the entire The War Within album, which won the 2005 Modern Drummer Readers Poll Award for Best Recorded Performance, taken from the band's original master, but with the drum parts taken out so the listener can play with backing tracks....details

Carl Fischer Jack's Mannequin Songbook - Everything in Transit
Andrew McMahon's solo project, Jack's Mannequin, now has a matching folio for voice and piano.Having established a devoted Internet following after the release of this autobiographical concept album, Andrew and the Jack's Mannequin band are pushing into the mainstream. McMahon's work is known for being tuneful, gritty, and insightful and projected by a soaring voice and beautiful keyboard work.The music book contains lyrics and the piano score to all tunes on the album: "Holiday from Real," "The Mixed Tape," "Bruised," "I'm Ready," "La La Lie," "Dark Blue," "Miss Delaney," "Kill the Messenger," "Rescued," "MFEO Pt. 1: Made for Each Other," "MFEO Pt. 2: You Can Breathe," and "Into the Airwaves."...details

Carl Fischer Fusion: A Study in Contemporary Music for the Bass Book/CD
For each style, the book gives you comprehensive instruction on a fully notated "chart" of the music on the CD. The lessons break down all of the inspirational, musical, and technical elements involved in developing a convincing performance of the tune.Fusion: A Study in Contemporary Music for the Bass contains historical references and background, useful information and explanations about the styles, notated musical examples of each approach, detailed points about "feel," important performance tips, extensive discographies and bibliographies, biographies of each author, and demonstration performances and play-along tracks on the accompaniment CD.The material in The Collective Contemporary Styles Series represents many years of work on the part of many talented faculty members, who have had the experience of playing and teaching these styles to literally thousands of young rhythm-section musicians over the last thirty years. This instructional series is the fruit of their labor and talent with the information presented in a manner that is easy to grasp....details

Carl Fischer Contemporary Rock Styles for the Drums Book/CD
Contemporary Rock Styles for the Drums is about the grooves that make up the full array of today's rock music scene. If you want to be a well-rounded, well-trained drummer, this is the material you need to know.This instructional book contains historical references and background, useful information and explanations about the styles, notated musical examples of each approach, detailed points about "feel," important performance tips, extensive discographies and bibliographies, biographies of each author, and demonstration performances and play-along tracks on the accompaniment CD.The lessons in The Collective Contemporary Styles Series represent many years of work on the part of many talented faculty members, who have had the experience of playing and teaching these styles to literally thousands of young rhythm-section musicians over the last thirty years. This series is the fruit of their labor and talent with the information presented in a manner that is easy to grasp....details

Carl Fischer The Exercise Book for Guitar
This volume is the most extensive, thorough, and exhaustive compendium of exercises for the guitar ever published. Adam Kadmon has placed the entire foundation of dexterity and physical technique in this one book. This tome is the essential collection of proven exercises that build strength, endurance, control, and timing as assembled and created by the author of the renowned Guitar Grimoire Series. Even if you haven't dove into the Grimoire series, this book can make you much sharper on the fretboard than you've ever been. 248 pages....details

Carl Fischer The Bass Grimoire
Guides the user through concise graphic diagrams for a well-rounded understanding of scales. Perfect for the intermediate and advanced player who knows how to play chords but never knew how they were built....details

Carl Fischer 60 Melodic Etudes for Bass Book
Advance your knowledge of the fingerboard, improve intonation and time, and develop flexibility as you work through musical exercises in the various modes and scales. 128 pages....details

Carl Fischer Operation: Rockenfield by Scott Rockenfield (Book/CD)
Operation: Rockenfield: The Drumming of Queensryche is the first in a series of artist analysis books from Carl Fischer Music centering on prominent artists in the pop and rock world. This book focuses specifically on the drumming technique of Queensryche drummer, Scott Rockenfield. A collaboration between professional drummer Joe Bergamini and educator Craig R. LeMay, this book is the first of it's kind for Queensryche. It contains detailed transcriptions, exclusive interviews with Scott Rockenfield and photos, a historical record of Queensryche's music, and listings of all the equipment Scott used on every album and tour, spanning the band's entire career. The book features selections such as Eyes of a Stranger, Jet City Woman, Queen of the Reich, I Don't Believe in Love, and many others. The CD demonstrates the drum parts by themselves (without the band) for drummers to practice and analyze....details

Carl Fischer Polyrhythmic Potential (Book/MP3/Data CD)
The Polyrhythmic Potential book unveils the polyrhythmic ideas employed by Chris Pennie, drummer for the progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. It contains both note-for-note transcriptions and step-by-step analysis of polyrhythms in accessible lessons for drummers. The first half of the book contains step by step analysis of various polyrhythms and their applications, while the second half contains transcriptions of select tracks from the Dillinger Escape Plan album Miss Machine, showing the ideas in action. The CD includes MP3 audio files of tracks minus drums and drums-only examples, as well as Reason and Finale files that can be sped up and slowed down on your computer as you learn them!...details

Carl Fischer The Collective: Roots of Groove R&B, Soul & Contemporary Funk Styles for the Drums (Book)
In this book from Carl Fischer's The Collective Series, versatile drummer Pat Petrillo delivers a concise historical perspective on R&B and funk drumming. Each chapter in the book covers an important aspect of R&B, for which Pat provides instantly usable and clearly explained grooves on drum. Drum lessons include the history of each groove and recommended listening. Play-along tracks are included....details

Carl Fischer Art of Rhythm Guitar (Book/CD)
Learn to read music and play rhythm guitar with sophisticated-sounding exercises structured like elements of pop songs, including the verse, chorus, and bridge structure-as opposed to other beginning guitar books that rely on children's songs. This book features standard chord graphics with fingerings, easy-to-read single-line rhythmic notations, and picking indications. All tracks included on the accompanying CD are featured in both slow and normal tempos....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Vol. 2 Chords and Voicings DVD
Renowned guitar wizard Adam Kadmon personally conveys the guitar techniques and musical illumination that have made the Guitar Grimoire books among the best-selling guitar instruction series around. Get tutorials on everything you ever wanted to know about scale compatibility, guitar chords, voicings, arpeggios, and substitutions....details

Carl Fischer Guitar Grimoire Vol. 1 Scales and Modes DVD
Renowned guitar wizard Adam Kadmon personally conveys the guitar techniques and musical illumination that have made his Guitar Grimoire series among the top-selling guitar instruction books. Understand scales and modes with lessons covering The Major Scale, Intervals, Scales, Modes, Transposing, Applying it to the Guitar, Patterns, and Pattern Connection....details

Carl Fischer A Natural Evolution: How to Develop Technique by Dave Weckl DVD
In lucid language and with careful demonstrations, using a drum pad and the drum set, Weckl explains his concepts of drumming techniques. Topics include stick grip, wrist technique, finger technique, and the rebound approach for both hands and feet. Insightful drum lessons are only the beginning of what you get with this DVD. You'll also see live performances by All-Star Dave Weckl Band and a special appearance by Freddie Gruber. Bonus features include alternate camera angles, live concert footage from the Drummer's Collective 25th Anniversary Concert in New York, an exclusive interview with Dave Weckl, and information on his Signature line of cymbals....details

Carl Fischer Traditional New Orleans Drumming with Stanton Moore (DVD)
Stanton Moore, a Crescent City native and one of the scene's hottest drummers demonstrates the elements of traditional New Orleans drumming and provides many performance examples that feature members of the Dirty Dozen Band, George Porter, and Ivan Neville. Stanton also includes a special bonus section on the DVD with legendary New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidacovich, providing a deeper look into the feel and colorful elements of this drumming style....details

Carl Fischer Modern New Orleans Drumming with Stanton Moore (DVD)
Smokin' New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore demonstrates how to blend contemporary ideas such as simple sticking, linear drumming, and the combination of other styles with the traditional Second Line to create a new approach to New Orleans drumming. He shares his ideas on how to bring character to a drum groove by paying attention to details and adding inflection while staying true to the underlying rhythmic structure. Also included is Stanton Moore's personal approach to incorporating Mambo, Guaguanco, Shuffle, Boogaloo Bossa-nova, and Samba with Second Line drumming to add a modern and progressive flair to his playing....details

Carl Fischer Take it to the Street with Stanton Moore (Book/CD)
New Orleans drumming is the culmination of a unique blend of rhythmic traditions from African, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Haitian, and European cultures. Renowned drummer and New Orleans native Stanton Moore presents the most direct and practical approach to learning and understanding this unique style of drumming in Take it to the Street. Stanton Moore's proven concepts, based on the study of the indigenous music of the city, make it easier to practice and digest the components of this style.Take it to the Street covers the history of street beats, second line, and the Mardi Gras Indians as well as the importance of clave to New Orleans drumming. You will also learn how to put a New Orleans spin on traditional rhythms like mambo, guaguanco, shuffle, and samba. Stanton also teaches you how to play between the cracks, bring more inflection and variation to a groove, and how to incorporate a bit of Crescent City flavor into linear playing. Included CD features performances by the Dirty Dozen, George Porter, and Ivan Neville....details

Carl Fischer Orchestral Excerpts For Timpani
Orchestral Excerpts for Timpani contains authentic parts for 57 of the most-requested audition excerpts for timpani. The enclosed 78-track audio CD includes these excerpts played by major orchestras, plus 21 play-along practice tracks.This unequaled collection is enriched by comments and performance suggestions by Randy Max, timpanist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic, who also offers detailed tuning plans, advice for practicing timpani and ear training, and historical information. The latest addition to the hit Orchestral Excerpts series, this unique book with audio provides indispensable audition preparation material for timpanists of all levels, from student to professional....details

Carl Fischer Flute 101: Mastering The Basics
Flute 101: Mastering the Basics is a uniquely comprehensive teaching resource which, in one book, takes the student through introductory beginner, and intermediate curriculum. This book reinforces that beginners not only deserve an organized and creative curriculum, but also have a variety of learning styles that need to be addressed creatively, and that learning the fundamentals can be enjoyable when players can experience their benefits. Includes both a Teacher's Guide with a wealth of information and innovative teaching ideas, and a Phrasing Guide, which presents an organized curriculum to explore musical phrasing.The innovative lesson plans present, in a clear and logical sequence, songs, duets, and creative activities to develop tone, technique, and musicianship. The pioneering set of teaching and phrasing guides make Flute 101: Mastering the Basics a must-have staple of the flute teaching studio. For teachers with beginning to intermediate flutists....details