Red Is The Rose

These cool new packs for solo instrumentalists feature 11 rockin' songs with a play-along CD of accompaniments: The Best of Times • Centerfold • Don't Do Me like That • Joy to the World • Love the One You're With • Maneater • R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. • Sharp Dressed Man • Show Me the Way • Take the Long Way Home • White Rabbit.

Specifically designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. Great for individual or classroom use. Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple and easy to understand approach. 2 CD's are included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements. Other features: 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, jazz history and people.

14 of the world's most popular folk songs, including: Arkansas Traveler • Blue Danube Waltz • Can Can • Havah Nagilah • Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Topatio) • Song of the Volga Boatman • Tarantella • Turkey in the Straw • and more.