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Quiero Tocar El Saxofn by Victor M. Barba is a great book for learning how to play the sax. If you want to play in school bands, jazz bands, or just for yourself, you need this book, because is simple and easy to understand, starting with just one note, all the way to playing nice melodies with the sax. Every song, every study, every example comes with the names of the notes under the music notation, as well as the graphics for the sax and the fingering, so you know where and how you should be playing. You'll find many original songs so you can develop you personal style, and a series of...

Isabel Villagar has provided us with a book to guide us in teaching children how to sing. Her book is based on scientific principles and focuses on the mental and emotional stages that children and teens go through while learning to sing. She dispels the notions that singing is reserved to those select few that are born with a gift. Isabel invites readers of all ages to uncover their own vocal talent.

The endlessly energetic duo of Oriol Saña and Lluís Gómez have created a charming and informative account of the musical phenomenon we call bluegrass. Originally a quirky supercharged folk music played by about ten people, bluegrass music, with its Mozart-like formality and ferocious rhythmic zest, now describes an extended international family of related string band styles. Master fiddler Oriol and bluegrass banjoist Lluís, both acclaimed educators, present both the wide view and crucial details about this music in a clear, personable manner. Bravo! Includes access to online audio. El...