Instantly downloadable sheet music by Mark Brymer for orchestra (Rhythm Section) of MEDIUM skill level.

Instantly downloadable sheet music by Mark Brymer for orchestra (Rhythm Section) of MEDIUM skill level.

Instantly downloadable sheet music by Stefan Gordy for jazz band (Jazz Ensemble) of MEDIUM skill level.

This useful book and CD will add a new dimension to your drum technique. Play along with the tracks on the CD and discover all you need to know about hip hop, funk and soul beats, developing your own style as you learn. Includes unique Guide To Drums pull-out chart with all you need to know to get started.

Death Rap chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the notorious hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur, the figurehead of a musical movement that came to define black culture in America and beyond. Sharp, poignant and glossy; this explosive graphic novel traces the events leading up to the death of one of modern music’s most charismatic performers. The collaboration between provocative and combustible writers Barnaby Legg and Jim McCarthy, and renowned artist Flameboy; with his potent, gritty and up-front visual imagery; produce a new perspective on the controversial events surrounding the rise of Death Row records and the brutality of street Gang warfare. From hazy blue skies over south central Los Angeles to the bleak back streets of New York, the book has all the intrigue of great crime literature, all the shadows of film noir, and all the tragedy of a unique talent cut down at just 25 years of age. Contains some explicit content.

A hands-on guide to essential hip-hop and rap Keyboard techniques. Covers all keyboard instruments, sampling and loops, rhythmic feel and groove, and more. The CD includes eighty-nine authentic-sounding tracks. Also includes a complete history of hip-hop.

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal Series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight Hip-Hop hits.The CD contains demos for listening, and separate backing tracks so you can sing along.The CD is playable on any CD player, and is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo!

101 authentic hip-hop bass lines spanning twenty-five years of music, with east coast, west coast, down south, straight and swing styles. A useful demonstration CD is included. Ideal for the discerning bass student.

This books explores essential grooves, fills, and styles. This includes: Feeling The Downbeats Syncopated Backbeats In Between Straight And Swing Feeling The Upbeats Three Ways To Explore And Play Time Straight Time Moving The Sixteenths The accompanying CD contains tracks for demonstration and play-along.

Step behind the wheels of steel and into the world of professional DJ's. The World of DJ's and the Turntable Culture is the only book that clearly and thoroughly teaches the tools, technologies and techniques of contemporary DJing. It also goes further, exploring the culture, history and aesthetics of hip-hop, dance music and turntablism.Souvignier traces the turntable's evolution from consumer playback device into a professional musical instrument, right up to the latest CD scratching decks. He also traces the evolution of the DJ from selector and record announcer to producer/performer. This book features exclusive interviews with GrandWizzard Theodore (the inventor of scratching) and other superstars including DJ QBert, Rob Swift (X-ecutioners), Armand Van Helden and mash-up maven The Freelance Hellraiser. The wide ranging topics covered include a mechanical history of turntables and a DJ technology roundup; Alan Freed, Dick Clark and payola; John Cage's Cartridge Music; Grandmaster Flash; Jamaican sound systems; the rise and fall of disco; house, techno and garage music; a dictionary of scratches; and developing DJ skills.The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture includes hands-on chapters that explain the basic tools DJs use, teaches the fundamental techniques, and explores the creative possibilities for DJs. There is a special focus on state-of-the-art gear, spotlighting the most exciting, cutting-edge features.