This collection contains favorite music of the Christmas season; with fresh; jazzy arrangements. Each piece contains a written-out solo section; so even musicians unfamiliar with playing jazz can sound as if theyrsquo;re improvising a solo. Titles:* Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Bring a Torch; Jeannette; Isabella * Deck the Halls * God Rest Ye Merry; Gentlemen * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * Lo! How a Rose Ersquo;er Blooming * Silent Night. ". . . after playing through this book; I feel I have taken a crash course on improvisation! Every piece in the book contains a written-out improvisation solo; so even if you are not a jazz musician; you can fake it by just learning the notes as written! The amazing thing is; after a while; you cannot help but experiment with your own improvisations!" --Yiyi Ku; Music Teachers Helper Blog
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Get it; and dont call me Sandy.By Seth ZAlfred is my best friend. Thats truth. I only wish I could Alfred in person; but I have recently discovered that Alfred is no longer with us. He apparently was a man named Sandy. I suppose I would forgo using my real name when writing a book about drum methods. "Sandys Drum Method".... nope; it just doesnt have the right sound (get it? .. right sound?)Anyway; the book is great for those wanting to learn the basics of reading snare drum sheet music. It wont make you a master of the drum; but it is a step in the right direction. If you have a yearning to learn drumming; or just want to know why some music notes look so very weird; this book will help you in either case.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. excellentBy J. ChildsExcellent book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great starter book for snare drum lessonsBy Lucy L.Its a classic. I appreciate that the book is slow and methodical (great for elementary school kids); and that they emphasize the counting of the beats/subdivisions. It is also written by percussionists (vs. other methods like "Essential Elements" -- terrible organization for percussionists; although its good for the winds and brass) which I appreciate.
