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Berklee Press 2012–2013As Serious About Music As You Are.
DVDs. 2Wellness. 4Technology & Production. 5Songwriting. 7Arranging & Composing. 8Ear Training. 9Improvisation. 9Music Theory. 9Music Business. 10contentsGuitar. 11Strings and Folk Instruments. 13Bass. 14Drums & Percussion. 15Voice. 17Keyboard. 18Woodwinds. 19Berklee Practice Method. 20Photo: BigStock.com/Olaf HerschbachBerklee Press, a publishing activity of Berklee College of Music, is a not-for-profit educationalpublisher. Available proceeds from the sales of our products are contributed to the scholarshipfunds of the college. Berklee Press publications are required texts on the campus of BerkleeCollege of Music and many other institutions worldwide.Get Berklee Press books and DVDs at music stores, bookstores, berkleepress.com or 1-866-BERKLEE (USA)Prices, contents, and availability are subject to change without notice.
DVDsA Modern Method for Guitar –Volume 1 Featuring Larry BaioneBerklee Press’s best-selling guitar method of all timeis now available in a Berklee Workshop DVD-ROM.Remaining true to the guitar techniques that havetaught generations of guitar legends how to play,Berklee Guitar Department chair Larry Baione teachesthe entire Volume 1 Method, a semester’s worth ofstudy, written by his mentor William Leavitt. Thispractical and comprehensive guitar instruction method is studied by allserious guitar students at Berklee. Volume 1 teaches the fundamentals ofgood guitar technique. This DVD-ROM should be used in conjunction with thebook. Running time: 14 hours.HL50448066 DVD-ROM 29.95ISBN 0-87639-070-XHL50448065 Book/DVD-ROM 34.99ISBN 0-87639-069-6Chop Builder for Rock Guitar Featuring “Shred Lord” Joe StumpTake your hard rock chops into the stratosphere withBerklee professor and world-renowned guitarist Joe“Shred Lord” Stump. In this master class DVD, Stumpbreaks down his disciplined approach to scale patternsand practice routines. He’ll show you how to improveyour technique and increase your speed, no matterwhat style you play. All you need is your guitar anda metronome. Stump will help you achieve a greatermastery of the instrument, with routines to get your chops in shape for theintense physical demands of the rock guitar idiom. Running time: 43 minutes.“Good for the beginner to intermediate guitarist, and even the advancedplayer will find it helpful.” – GuitarRock.comHL50448015 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-033-5Jim Kelly’s Guitar Workshop Featuring Jim KellyIncrease your guitar chops with the Berklee professorthat Berklee students line up to study with. Theinteractive song lessons on this DVD represent a crosssection of modern guitar styles and song forms. Thisclassic workshop will teach you the techniques of greatplayers like Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and PatMetheny. Running time: 78 minutes.HL00320168 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-634-00865-XSee the Guitar section for Jim Kelly’s Guitar Workshop and MoreGuitar Workshop.Jazz Guitar Techniques: Modal VoicingsFeaturing Rick PeckhamBring new colors and voicings to your playing andexpand your musical vocabulary, no matter whatinstrument you play. Berklee Guitar Department ChairRick Peckham, internationally known jazz guitarist,composer, and writer will show you how to extendyour capabilities by integrating a variety of newvoicings and articulations into your playing, so you canhandle any modal situation guided by your own ears and instincts. Runningtime: 57 minutes.“Being conversant with the modes is invaluable in both lead playing andchord work. For a crash course on the latter, check out this DVD and put amodern spin on your harmonies.” – Guitar OneHL50448016 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-034-32Beginning Djembe by Michael Markus &Joe GaleotaThis hands-on workshop will help you produce a goodsound, develop a healthy playing technique, and learnthe essential concepts and rhythms of West Africandjembe drumming. Extensive play-along tracks help youpractice every technique in the context of a traditionalAfrican djembe ensemble. You will learn: correct,effective djembe playing technique and posture; thethree fundamental sounds on the djembe: bass, slap, and tone; and muchmore. The disc includes a printable PDF file with drum notation and exercises.HL50449639 DVD 14.99ISBN 0-87639-133-1Creative Jazz Improvisation for Drum SetFeaturing Yoron IsraelImprovise more creatively and develop yourpersonal style of improvisation. Master drummerand educator Yoron Israel will help you to enhanceyour improvisational language and lead you to moremusical, concise and dynamic drum set solos andcomping. He teaches how to: build solos that grow outof the groove; expand your sound palette; use melody,form & rhythms to inspire creativity; play with intent & confidence; practiceusing his time-tested exercises; and more. Running time: 51 minutes.HL50449549 DVD 24.95ISBN 0-87639-083-1New World Drumming Featuring Pablo PeñaBring world rhythms and sounds into your drumset playing. Learn the three ways that the drum setplays in world music settings: a standard kit as partof a percussion section, a standard kit alone, and anexpanded drum set that includes world instruments,such as tambora. This systematic approach includesdemonstrations and practice grooves for merengue andother Dominican rhythms, which you will learn to bringinto funk, jazz, and other styles. Exploring these possibilities and learningthese techniques will help you to develop your personal voice as a drummer.Learn to: Play drum set in a percussion ensemble, incorporate world rhythmsand sounds into a standard drum kit, expand your drum set to include otherinstruments, create drum parts that are appropriate to the style and ensemble,improve your independence, play odd meters, and more. Running time: 41minutes.HL50449547 DVD 24.95ISBN 0-87639-078-5Basic Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drum Set andHand PercussionFeaturing Ricardo MonzónLearn the classic rhythms of Afro-Cuban music withmaster percussionist and Berklee professor RicardoMonzón. Monzón demonstrates the patterns andinstruments that form the beating heart of the AfroCuban tradition, on clave, conga, timbale, bongo andguiro. You’ll play along as he starts slowly with thebasic patterns, then increases the tempo with a number of variations. By theend, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to play and practice essentialAfro-Cuban rhythms. Running time: 55 minutes.HL50448012 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-030-0Get Berklee Press books and DVDs at music stores, bookstores, berkleepress.com
DVDsKenwood Dennard – The Studio/Touring DrummerSpark your creativity and find the right groove for anysession or performance. Learn how to utilize differentdrum set geographies and dynamics to suit manydifferent musical situations. Benefit from Dennard’s25 years of playing and touring with a virtual Who’sWho of jazz, pop, and funk greats. Running time: 61minutes.“Dennard draws on his 25 years of experience to giveyou a full hour of drum clinics so you can learn at your own pace.”– Music ConnectionHL50448034 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-022-XEssential Rock Grooves for BassFeaturing Danny MorrisLearn how to lock into an airtight groove. Study thetechniques to help you anchor your band with a solidfoundation of bass lines, chord progressions, andrhythmic and harmonic variations. These practicallessons will help you build your bass vocabulary,play with more variety and character, and keep yourgrooves in the pocket. Running time: 32 minutes.HL50448019 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-037-8See the Bass section for Berklee Instant Bass.Jazz Improvisation: A Personal Approachwith Joe LovanoPlay any instrument with more spontaneity and feeling.Develop your own voice with the practical techniquesthat have helped make Joe Lovano one of the mostrespected improvisers of our time. Lovano teaches howto interpret the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic essenceof a tune. He will inspire you to relax, hear the music,and let your rhythm flow. Running time: 59 minutes.HL50448033 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-021-1Jazz Expression: A Toolbox for ImprovisationFeaturing Larry MonroeLearn to develop your own style as you work withthe building blocks of expression and articulation tocraft your personal musical interpretation of a song.Berklee Professor Larry Monroe will help you buildupon your musical vocabulary to bring the fullness ofyour musical ideas into a jazz idiom. No matter whatinstrument you play, learn to go beyond simply playingnotes and start crafting your musical expression. Featured lessons include:vibrato, articulation, dynamics, effects, and pitch. Running time: 64 minutes.HL50448036 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-024-6Jazz Improvisation: Starting Out with Motivic DevelopmentFeaturing Ed TomassiBuild compelling improvisations out of just a fewnotes. Berklee professor Tomassi’s method makesimprovising simple. He demonstrates techniques forcreating graceful solos from a two-, three-, or fournote riff or motive, and shows how to add depthand variety by stringing several motives together. Hissystem is easy to understand and practice; it will helpyou develop more interesting, cohesive and creative solos within any form orstructure. Running time: 33 minutes.HL50448014 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-032-7Vocal Technique Developing Your Voice forPerformanceFeaturing Anne PeckhamDeveloping your voice to become a professional singertakes a lot of discipline and practice. Berklee voiceprofessor Anne Peckham will take you through all thesteps to safely and surely improve your singing chops.This master class will guide you through warm-up,vocal technique, song study, and cool down. These arethe same techniques and exercises Anne Peckham teaches at Berklee Collegeof Music. Also included are general health tips as well as specific informationsingers should know to protect their voices. Running time: 60 minutes.HL50448038 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-026-2See the Voice section for The Contemporary Singer and VocalWorkouts for the Contemporary Singer.The Ultimate Practice Guide for VocalistsFeaturing Donna McElroySing with more power and passion. Learn to use thewhole body to become the best singer you can be, withDonna McElroy, Berklee professor, Grammy nominee,Dove Award winner, and vocalist on multiple goldand platinum records. Includes lessons on breathingtechniques, warm-up exercises, and vocal health tips.Running time: 51 minutes.HL50448017 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-035-1Turntable Technique The Art of the DJFeaturing Stephen WebberBased on the best-selling book/2-record set! Masterthe essentials and develop your own style behind thedecks with this DVD version of the ground-breakingbook by Berklee professor Stephen Webber. With stepby-step practice exercises, you’ll learn everything frombasic equipment set-up, beat matching, and creativemixing skills to scratching techniques like cutting,stabs, crabs, flares and more. Running time: 120 minutes.“A great tool for beginning and advanced spinners.” – SourceHL50448025 DVD 24.95ISBN 0-87639-038-61-866-BERKLEE (USA) or 1-617-747-2146 (INTL)3
DVDs / WELLNESSLatin Jazz Grooves Featuring Victor MendozaLearn about Latin jazz grooves and Afro-Cuban melodicphrasing techniques! Victor Mendoza will help teachyou the basics of Latin jazz to create your own sizzlinggroove patterns. Through the use of practice andplay-along tracks, he will show you how to apply yourmusical vocabulary and knowledge of rhythm, scales,chords, and triads to this rich musical style, including:Son Clave, Rumba Clave, Cascara, Tumbao. Be sure towatch the included concert performances with Victor and friends, includingEguie Castrillo, Fernando Huergo, Rafael Alcalá, and Pablo Bencid. Runningtime: 61 minutes.HL50448003 DVD 19.99ISBN 0-87639-002-5Preparing for Your Concert Featuring JoAnne BrackeenLearn the routines and exercises to get you physicallyand mentally primed to walk out on stage. No matterwhat instrument you play, Brackeen will show youhow to get loose, focused, and ready for performance.Running time: 48 minutes.“JoAnne Brackeen is one of the most dynamic andadventurous jazz pianists around. Players of all levelswill get something valuable from this DVD.” – KeyboardHL50448018 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-036-XHarmonic Ear Training Featuring Roberta RadleyWhether you’re an instrumentalist, vocalist, composer,or arranger, these practical techniques will help youmaster your musical challenges by enhancing yourability to recognize chord progressions. Starting withthe bass line, Berklee professor Radley shows youa step-by-step approach to help you break downthe hearing process, internalize the music, and thenidentify the elements of the chord progression. WithRadley’s guidance, you’ll learn to listen more analytically and apply thisknowledge to all of your projects. Running time: 60 minutes.“What I like most about this DVD is that ear training is so much better towatch and try out than it is to just read about. This DVD is awesome.”– MusesMuse.comHL50448039 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-027-0Real Life Career Guide for the Professional MusicianFeaturing session and touring music proDavid RosenthalGet detailed, practical advice on how to network,adapt to different musical settings, take full advantageof opportunities, and be a successful musician. Aconsummate pro in constant demand, David Rosenthalconveys wisdom earned over two decades as akeyboardist, touring musician, producer, bandleaderand collaborator with everyone from Billy Joel and Robert Palmer to CyndiLauper and Enrique Iglesias. Running time: 36 minutes.HL50448013 DVD 19.95ISBN 0-87639-031-94WellnessManage Your Stress and Pain Through MusicBy Suzanne B. Hanser, Ed.D., MT-BC andSusan E. Mandel, Ph.D., MT-BCHeal your body, mind, and spirit using the profoundpower found in music. This research-based approachto wellness will help you to feel better. Learn to usemusic to manage your stress and reduce your physicalsuffering, whether due to the everyday stresses of life oremotional and physical pain. Dr. Hanser and Dr. Mandelshare uniquely effective music therapy strategies, learned from many yearsof research, clinical practice, and personal experience. The accompanying CDprovides musical selections with guided relaxation and imagery to enhanceyour well-being.HL50449592 Book/CD 29.99ISBN 0-87639-101-3The New Music Therapist’s Handbook– Second EditionBy Suzanne B. HanserFeatures an introduction to music therapy, new clinicalapplications and techniques, case studies, designing,implementing, and evaluating individualized treatmentprograms, and guidelines for beginning music therapists.HL50449424 Book 29.95ISBN 0-634-00645-2Musician’s YogaA Guide to Practice, Performance,and InspirationBy Mia OlsonBy integrating yoga into your practice routines, youwill develop a more focused and concentrated mind forperformance. You will be able to increase awarenessof how you use your body to allow for proper postureand ease of movement while performing, helping you toavoid overuse injuries and play with greater expression.These concepts, exercises, and practice routines present yoga from themusicians’ perspective, focusing on the direct relationships between usingyoga and creating music.HL50449587 Book 14.99ISBN 0-87639-095-5Music SmartsThe Inside Truth and Road-TestedWisdom from the Brightest Minds in theMusic BusinessBy Mr. BonzaiEdited by David SchwartzFeatures 600 quotations from esteemed musicians andartists who have paused to refect on their influences,heroes, integrity, performances, and so much more.These gems of hard-won wisdom cover not only thehighs of success, money and fame, but also frankly reveal the lows of misstepsand rejection. George Martin, Tom Petty, Phil Ramone, Brian Wilson, JackJohnson, k.d. lang, David Foster and Carlos Santana, to name but a few,provide advice for those starting out in the industry, and a behind-the-scenespeek for all music fans. Includes great photos.50449591 Book 14.99ISBN 0-87639-097-1Get Berklee Press books and DVDs at music stores, bookstores, berkleepress.com
Technology & ProductionUnderstanding AudioGetting the Most Out of Your Projector Professional Recording StudioBy Daniel M. ThompsonUnderstanding Audio will enable you to develop athorough understanding of the underlying principlesof sound, and take some of the mystery andguesswork out of how equipment setup affects thequality of your recordings. Projects at the end of eachchapter will assist you in applying these principals to your own recordingenvironment.“This is probably the best primer on recording fundamentals and techniquesthat I’ve ever read.”-Elliot Scheiner, multi-Grammy-winning engineer and producerHL50449456 Book 24.99ISBN 0-634-00959-1Recording in the Digital WorldBy Thomas E. Rudolph andVincent A. Leonard, Jr.Build the perfect digital studio, no matter what yourbudget! This book provides professional advice andrecommendations on studio equipment, software andthe latest technologies, plus practical tips for creating,editing and mastering a digital recording.HL50449472 Book 29.95ISBN 0-634-01324-6RemixBy Erik HawkinsBerklee in the PocketThis handy guide will show you how to digitally alter yourfavorite songs over a wide range of tempos, beats and keys tocreate your own dance remixes. Learn how to process sampleloops, legally use copyrighted music in your remixes, and getyour remixes played at clubs and on the radio.HL50448054 Book 9.95ISBN 0-87639-058-0Producing Drum Beats Writing & Mixing KillerDrum GroovesBy Eric HawkinsWhether you’re into hip-hop, urban, rock, alternative,dance, electronic, jazz, blues, or country, drums play aprominent roll in the production and arrangement of asong. This book will help to explain everything you’llneed to know to produce your own killer beats, fromdescribing individual drums and how they are mostcommonly played, to MIDI drum sequencing tricks used by the pros, and theproper use of compression, EQ, and group effects when mixing drums. Overtime and with steady practice, you’ll be able to make these drum productiontechniques your own, taking your song production skills to the next levelwhile at the same time becoming a master beat-maker.HL50449598 Book/CD 22.99ISBN 0-87639-103-XProducing and Mixing Hip-Hop/R&BBy Mike HamiltonCapture the authentic sounds of contemporary hiphop/R&B with this step-by-step guide. Follow theprocess as a professional, self-producing artist tracksand mixes two hip-hop/R&B songs. Learn the effects,settings, and techniques used by the industry’s tophip-hop/R&B producers and engineers. The DVD-ROMincludes multitrack audio files for you to practicethese techniques on any audio editing platform, with “mix in progress”tracks that let you check your work against that of the recording. You’ll learnessential tools and techniques, sound processing recommendations and tips,and how to reproduce the sounds of professional hip-hop/R&B recordings.HL50449555 Book/DVD-ROM 19.99ISBN 0-87639-085-8Producing & Mixing Contemporary JazzBy Dan MorettiCreate professional-sounding jazz recordings. Followan expert producer/engineer as he leads you step-bystep through the producing and mixing processes.Learn how different techniques – from mic placementto EQ – help you create authentic-sounding andinspiring jazz mixes. The accompanying DVD-ROMprovides practice tracks and reference recordings sothat you can practice matching finished mixes, in a variety of jazz styles.HL50449554 Book/DVD-ROM 24.95ISBN 0-87639-088-2Writer. Producer. Engineer.By Michael FarquharsonWriters of commercial music are more in demand thanever before, and the contemporary writer needs amultifaceted skill set in order to succeed in business.You will learn to set up a profitable business model forcreating commercial music, providing your clients withmusic that fits their needs and budget, at today’s qualitystandards. Whether your interest is in producing music forjingles, film scores, video games, corporate presentations,or other commercial areas, this book will reveal how to set up shop, find work,and create music at today’s demanding professional standards.HL50449461 Book 24.95ISBN 0-87639-053-XProducing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools – Third EditionBy David FranzLearn to produce great music at home! Thiscomprehensive home-studio guide will show you howto create the highest-quality recordings by teachingyou fundamental production skills and engineeringtechniques. This third edition has been updated forPro Tools 7.3, featuring all the new menus, instrumenttracks, REX/ACID file integration, dynamic transport,new preferences, RTAS error suppression, right-click functions, automaticcreate click track function, and hundreds of other new features. It also coversall the new Digidesign home studio hardware, including the Digi 003, Mbox2Pro, Mbox2 Mini, and many M-Audio products.HL50449544 Book/DVD-ROM 39.95ISBN 0-87639-080-7Also Available: Second EditionHL50449526 Book/CD-ROM 34.95ISBN 0-87639-008-41-866-BERKLEE (USA) or 1-617-747-2146 (INTL)5
Technology & ProductionRecording and Producing in theHome StudioA Complete GuideBy David FranzLearn how to produce great music at home! Thiscomprehensive home-studio guide will show you howto create the highest quality recordings by teachingyou fundamental production skills and engineeringtechniques. With a complete explanation of the entireproduction process, you’ll find everything you need for your professionalhome studio.HL50448045 Book 24.95ISBN 0-87639-048-3Producing Music with Digital PerformerBy Ben NewhouseUnlock all the power of Digital Performer software tocompose, record, and produce your music. ProducingMusic with Digital Performer is a comprehensiveguide to the features and strategies behind one of themost powerful pieces of music production software.By learning the ins and outs of Digital Performer’sintuitive interface and powerful tool set, you’ll learnwhy it is the tool of choice for so many music makers. You’ll learn manytechniques for making your MIDI productions sound more natural, yourworking methods more efficient, and your command of Digital Performer’scapabilities more complete.HL50448050 Book/CD-ROM 29.95ISBN 0-87639-056-4The Complete Guide to Remixing Produce Professional Dance-FloorHits on Your Home ComputerBy Erik HawkinsA comprehensive handbook of the history, technology,craft, and art of remixing. Learn cutting-edge remixingtips using today’s hottest software, including ProTools, Sonar, and Reason. Get on the forefront ofnew music, where technology, culture, and traditionalmusic principals converge. Learn about what softwareand hardware to buy, production tips and tricks, and how to legally use tracksfrom major- and independent-label artists. The included audio CD featuresexamples of production and arrangement techniques, including excerpts ofa solo track to illustrate a specific technique or a combination of techniques.“This text should be mandatory for anyone who is seriously looking to getinto the remix game or step up their skills as an electronic music producer.”– RemixFinaleAn Easy Guide to MusicNotation – Third EditionBy Thomas E. Rudolph andVincent A. Leonard, Jr.Newly revised and updated, this hands-on, methodicalintroduction to Finale covers notation topics frombasic notation entry to more advanced topics, suchas scanning, advanced playback, and staff styles. Thestep-by-step workshops lead you through preparinglead sheets, small arrangements, and orchestral scores. Features countlesstips, shortcuts, and techniques to give your notation a professional look,making it easily readable, and ready for publication. Includes Web linksfor free downloadable files that illustrate and show solutions to the book’sworkshop exercises.HL50449638 Book 34.99ISBN 0-87639-123-4Mix MastersPlatinum Engineers Reveal TheirSecrets for SuccessBy Maureen DroneyLearn what it takes to be a great mix engineer! MixMasters is a collection of 27 interviews with platinumengineers by Mix magazine writer Maureen Droney.Discover how music engineers, using the same arsenalof tools, can create such unique works from artist toartist, even track to track. You’ll find practical andinformative behind-the-scenes, behind-the-glass insight into the art of mixingby the industry’s most in-demand engineers across all genres – pop, rock,country, classical and film. It covers: how to set up a mix that has power andimpact; mic placement; how to record and mix multiple vocal tracks; tips andtricks using effects processors; EQ techniques; and more.HL50448023 Book 24.95ISBN 0-87639-019-XHL50448030 Book/CD 29.95ISBN 0-87639-044-06Get Berklee Press books and DVDs at music stores, bookstores, berkleepress.com
SongwritingThe Songwriter’s Workshop: HarmonyBy Jimmy KachulisLearn the fundamental techniques behind today’shit songs, with easy-to-follow exercises so you canimmediately apply these tools to your own songs. Quitwrestling with writer’s block, and learn to make thesongwriting process easy, fun, and intuitive. Kachuliscovers a variety of topics, including: colors of chordsand keys chord embellishments and progressionsto enrich your palette of colors dozens of ways to modify your harmoniesand progressions the most common chord progressions used in hit songs and more. Practice your songs with an accompaniment on the play-along CD!“This simple, straightforward, and extremely helpful book explainsand analyzes harmony, a musical topic that is anything but simple andstraightforward.” – Phil Gladston, Grammy-nominated songwriterHL50449519 Book/CD 29.95ISBN 0-634-02661-5The Songwriter’s Workshop: MelodyBy Jimmy KachulisAn easy-to-follow guide designed for songwriters ofall levels. Learn to generate hundreds of ideas forlyrics, compose melodies over any chord change,build unique melodies, and permanently beatwriter’s block! This book will help you: Developmelodies that express the unique spirit of yourlyrics; Write memorable choruses and verses; Followexamples and tips from professional songwriters; Practice your songs with anaccompaniment on the play-along CD.HL50449518 Book/CD 24.95ISBN 0-634-02659-3Essential SongwriterBy Jimmy Kachulis & Jonathan FeistBerklee in the PocketIncludes hit-song chord formulas and tips for the songwritingprocess as well as guitar charts and keyboard chords showinghow to play progressions in all 12 keys.HL50448051 Book 9.99ISBN 0-87639-054-8Popular Lyric WritingBy Andrea StolpeWrite songs that sell! Hit songwriter/educatorAndrea Stolpe shares time-tested tools of commercialsongwriting. Her 10-step process will help you
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