(Educational Piano Library). New from the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Basic Skills Series. Scales; Patterns and Improvs provides students with a valuable resource for building technique through one octave scales; I-IV-V7 chords and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. Students apply these basic skills through improv exercises and reading pieces in every key; and by learning to transpose; create an accompaniment and play from a lead line. The accompanying audio features MIDI orchestrations for all improvs and exercises.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. By Dave Clark; Company Photographer for Northeast Ballet on December 21; 2014By Dave ClarkImagine yourself sitting on a park bench. An older gentleman sits on the bench next to the one you are sitting on and you strike up a conversation about a movie you saw on Netflix last night called "The Artist". During the course of the conversation; the gentleman says "...it was a particularly good movie for anyone who has never seen a silent movie. But the original silent movies were a lot better...". He proceeds to explain why the original silent movies were better and a while later; as the conversation is coming to a close; you realize that you just heard a concise and insightful history of American filmmaking. And; as a bonus; it turns out that the person you were having a conversation with was none other than Peter Bogdanovic.This is precisely the experience you will have when you encounter the intimate story telling style of Rose Eichenbaums new book "The Director Within". Each of the thirty-five directors that Rose interviewed for this book tell a different and personal story about story telling. Rose presents these interviews so skillfully that you really do feel as though the director is sitting right next to you while you engage in conversation.As a photographer who focuses on dance and portrait photography; I am always trying to tell a story with my visual images. Roses interviews are so intimate and reflective of the many universals of human experience that I can see my own artistic journey reflected in the words of these great directors. The spectrum of the experiences and perceptions emanating from these story tellers provides sage guidance for aspiring artists; photographers; writers; graphic designers; and anyone looking to bridge the entrepreneurial and creative worlds.Many thanks to Rose for providing the artistic community; writ large; with such a valuable volume. In my humble opinion; this work represents the current pinnacle of Roses exploration and documentation of the creative world of the artist and; given the quality of her previous work; this is no small feat. There is no question that this volume is a must read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A gift of gifts..... Make sure you open this one!By Timothy BardenDirecting is almost as much of a black art as acting is. Rose Eichenbaumrsquo;s ldquo;The Director Withinrdquo; is a must read for anyone who wants (or needs) to grasp how successful directors emerge from the crowded field of gifted wannabees.Like Eichenbaumrsquo;s most recent works; ldquo;The Actor Withinrdquo; and ldquo;The Dancer Withinrdquo;; this book provides a window into a world of talented artists who have succeeded in a world where all the stars have to align perfectly for success to occur. Align they do; but not randomly and without effort. Like any other art form; success is not easy and while luck is a factor indeed; inspiration; artistic intention and unwavering command of technique is a prerequisite. The people interviewed in this book have it in spades.There is a through line here. Like a great film or play; each interview propels the reader toward a deeper understanding of what it takes to become a great storyteller... the essence of what a good director is. The choice Eichenbaum made to interview both screen and stage directors (many who have crossed over) is a great one since what is clearly revealed is the craft underlying both.The directors documented within these pages represent a rich cross section of people who have brought us many of the most memorable moments ever on a stage; movie theater; or small screen. Rob Marshallrsquo;s Kiss of the Spider Woman; Paul Mazurskyrsquo;s ldquo;Harry and Tontordquo;; James L. Brooksrsquo;s ldquo;Taxirdquo;; Susan Stromanrsquo;s ldquo;Contactrdquo;; Lesli Linka Glatterrsquo;s ldquo;Homelandrdquo;; just to name a few. All gems that left me a changed person walking out of the theater or watching the credits.The directors interviewed in this book vary in age; choice of genre and notoriety and they have all left great gifts for us. Eichenbaum does a commanding job getting them to explain how they chose what to put inside... what size the box should be; the paper and ribbon colour; and exactly how to tie the bow. So really; this book is an admirably wrapped gift... of gifts.Go ahead; open it. I guarantee youll be very happy with whats inside.Tim BardenCo-FounderVermont Musical Theatre Academy0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Buy this bookBy Leonard C.The Director Within is a beautiful book. I just loved every story. It was such a great read; I didnt want to put it down. I have worked with Hal Prince and Jonathan Frakes so of course their stories were sentimental to me.I got a real kick out of Brett Ratner who was being massaged during his interview. The political and social concerns from Richard Donner were very compelling. The difficult childhood that resulted in a search for a more stable life for Lawrence Kasdan was very interesting. Robert Towne said that he had never written a story without a persons profession at the center. Taylor Hackford talked about his attraction to stories with conflict; confrontation and social content. I just loved Michael Apted and his legendary use of non-actors. Mel Brooks is simply great. I liked the statement from Michael Mayer "I dont direct the actors; I direct the audience. I tell them where to look." Rod Luriersquo;s liberal political values based on the choices we all make were very powerful. I really liked Doug Hughesrsquo; passion; almost spiritual at times. Gary Ross is just great; I really loved his story. Peter Bogdanovich and his amazing knowledge of film history was a revelation. It was so sad to read about the brilliant Arthur Hiller and his diminished vision. Rob and Kathleen Marshall were a joy to read about.Rose has written and photographed a book that is of great interest. The questions; insights were poignant and direct; the stories touching and caring. The interviews are sensitively written and the personalities showed through loud and clear. The photographs are brilliant.Congratulations Rose Eichenbaum; another beautiful book.